Secretary of State

Elections

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.

August 14, 2024

Secretary of State reminds Alabamians to register to vote before runoffs

The deadline to register to vote before the April 16 runoff is Monday, April 1.

March 27, 2024

Secretary of State announces important details about 2024 Primary Election Day

“I want all Alabama voters to be fully prepared," Secretary Wes Allen said.

February 28, 2024

Numerous candidates disqualified on technical errors

Republican candidates said they were targeted, but Democrats have been removed, too.

January 1, 2024

Allen discontinues mobile voter app

The app was implemented to help Alabamians register to vote and obtain information about their polling place.

September 25, 2023

Bar Association, Secretary of State partner on continuing education for attorneys

Alabama attorneys are required to complete 12 hours of approved continuing legal education per year.

July 26, 2023

Chambliss files bills related to election integrity

The bills would prohibit the tabulating systems capable of connecting to the internet and require the use of paper ballots.

February 14, 2023

Allen officially withdraws Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center

Allen campaigned on withdrawing the state from the info-sharing organization, citing privacy concerns.

January 18, 2023

Allen: Alabama to withdraw from national voter clearinghouse; Merrill criticizes move

ERIC is a multi-state voter information center that cross-checks voter data to prevent inter-state fraud.

November 17, 2022