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Alabama breaks 3.7 million registered voters ahead of general election

At least 3,708,804 Alabamians are now registered to vote and eligible to participate in the Nov. 3 general election.

November 3, 2020

Today is the last day to vote absentee in person

Some offices may close early due to Hurricane Zeta. Play it safe by going early.

Brandon Moseley

October 29, 2020

Congressman Gary Palmer endorses congressional candidate Jerry Carl

“Jerry Carl is a man of integrity who will represent First District Alabamians well in Washington,” Palmer said.

Brandon Moseley

October 21, 2020

Today is the last day to register to vote for the November 3 general election

The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3, 2020, general election is Oct. 19.

Brandon Moseley

October 19, 2020

Secretary of State announces electronic poll books in 63 of 67 counties

The electronic poll books provided for 63 of Alabama’s counties will be used to increase the security, speed and efficiency of the check-in process for voters.

October 15, 2020

Barry Moore “very impressed” by Pence’s debate performance

“Wednesday night we saw yet again the difference between our two choices on election day,” Moore said.

Brandon Moseley

October 9, 2020

Alabamians request more than 101,000 absentee ballots with 30 days left to apply

So far, 35,184 absentee ballots have been successfully returned for the general election.

September 29, 2020

44 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for Nov. 3 election

Those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus are encouraged to apply for and cast an absentee ballot.

September 15, 2020

51 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for General Election

Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 51 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. In order to protect the safety and wellbeing of voters, Merrill encourages those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus to apply for and cast an absentee … Continued

September 8, 2020

Thursday is the last day to apply for absentee ballot for municipal elections

Thursday is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in the numerous municipal elections happening around the state on Tuesday. Monday is the last day to hand-deliver your absentee ballot. Municipal elections are non-partisan. In-person voting will be Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID. If you don’t … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 20, 2020