Trends show high turnout in Alabama, but not as high as 2020
Historically, Alabama has low statewide voter turnout when compared to national averages.
Secretary of State Wes Allen
Alabama’s election process and rules for counting votes
Alabama utilizes paper ballots and optical scanners, limits mail-in ballots and has no early voting.
Elections are secure, voting rights are threatened, and have a plan to vote: SPLC lawyer
“All four of our cases on voting rights issues in Alabama will continue” after election day, Jess Unger says.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls
Alabama has also tried to remove potential noncitizens from its rolls but remains blocked.
Alabama joins red states fighting to purge voter rolls in Virginia
A federal court blocked similar actions by Alabama due to a 90-day quiet period before elections.
Secretary of state urges voters to visit AlabamaVotes.gov ahead of Nov. 5 election
Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging voters to use the official election information website to confirm details before heading to the polls.
October 29, 2024
Tuberville voices support for illegal voter purge blocked by federal court
A federal court has already reversed Allen's program, deeming it a violation of federal voting laws.
Secretary of state releases mandated press release on court overturn of voter purge
On Oct. 16, a U.S. District Court issued an injunction that effectively reversed Allen's "Process to Remove Noncitizens."
Secretary of state reminds Alabamians to register to vote
The deadline to register to vote before the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election is Monday, Oct. 21.
October 8, 2024
Stand Up Mobile urges secretary of state to change course after DOJ lawsuit
Stand Up Mobile urged Allen to change course and focus on expanding voter participation instead of limiting it.