John Merrill

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Merrill, 16 other secretaries of state support funding for Election Assistance Commission

The EAC provides support, guidance and assistance to state and local election officials.

December 18, 2020

They all know better. They simply do not care

"This is what’s most politically expedient. And everything else, including the country itself, be damned."

December 15, 2020

Caravan to honor the life of longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes

The caravan is being organized by community activists Ja’Mel Brown and William Boyd.

November 23, 2020

Harold Sachs arrangements announced

Sachs became the chief of staff for the Alabama Republican Party in 2011.

November 12, 2020

Alabama was the eighth strongest Trump supporting state

As it stands now, Alabama ranks eighth nationwide in support for Trump.

November 7, 2020

Tuberville says election is about “the American dream”

"It is not about me. It is not about Biden or Jones. It is about the American dream. They are trying to take it away from us," Tuberville claimed.

October 30, 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.

October 29, 2020

Marshall “pleased” with Supreme Court curbside voting decision

The high court stayed a lower court ruling that allowed local election officials to implement curbside voting due to fears of the coronavirus.

October 23, 2020

Alabama leaders remember Sept. 11, 2001

Nineteen years ago today, America was attacked. In many ways, America has never been the same. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country’s darkest days, as it changed our lives forever,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “Almost two decades later, we still grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 American lives … Continued

September 11, 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

August 20, 2020