DOJ drops lawsuit that halted Alabama’s voter purge
The suit successfully halted the program and there is currently no sign that it will be implemented again.
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Secretary of State Wes Allen attends NASS Conference in D.C.
Allen was one of the only 13 of the country’s 50 secretaries of state to present his state’s efforts to enhance voter file maintenance and election integrity efforts.
February 11, 2025
Sen. Britt praises Marco Rubio’s confirmation as Secretary of State
He will serve as a pillar of President Trump’s national security team.
January 21, 2025
Wes Allen to host Alabama Electors Meeting for Trump and Vance votes
The state’s appointed electors will cast their votes for Donald Trump and JD Vance.
December 3, 2024
Secretary of state announces release of Nov. 5 sample ballots
Sample ballots are now available on the secretary of state’s website.
September 24, 2024
Voting rights groups sue state over voter purge
The Southern Poverty Law Center, Campaign Legal Center and Fair Elections center filed the suit Friday.
Absentee voting deadlines for the Nov. 5 general election
County absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Oct. 29.
September 10, 2024
Secretary of State orders purging of potential noncitizens from Alabama voter rolls
Allen said he has sent a list of registered voters with noncitizen identification to the the attorney general's office for potential criminal prosecution.