John Merrill

Legislature / Elections

Deadline to file for absentee ballot extended to seven days before elections

It has changed from five days before an election to seven days before the election.

June 2, 2021

Givan said Secretary of State John Merrill should resign and that he should be investigated over the allegations.

April 9, 2021

After initially denying the affair Tuesday, Merrill said Wednesday that he "clearly" had an inappropriate relationship.

April 7, 2021

A number of Alabama leaders expressed their condolences at the passing of the conservative host.

February 18, 2021

A group of 15 secretaries of state issued their support for the “Keep Nine Amendment” recently introduced in Congress.

February 10, 2021

A number of potential candidates will likely announce their intentions to run or not run for Senate in the coming weeks.

February 9, 2021

A number of Alabama dignitaries attended the inauguration including Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

January 21, 2021

Stewart was a professor of political science and an expert in Alabama politics. He was 81.

January 6, 2021

Businesses will be able to file online with the secretary's office instead of with individual counties and then with the state.

December 29, 2020

Command Sgt. Major Adkins received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony in 2014 for acts of heroism.

December 18, 2020