Secretary of State

Alabama groups urge Secretary of State to publish uniform polling place list

Merrill said his office does not maintain the polling place lists and that the law requires county officials to post those lists.

Jacob Holmes

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November 1, 2022

Merrill: Lack of competitive races may dampen voter turnout

Secretary of State John Merrill projects a turnout between 45 and 50 percent, which could break a record in voter numbers but not percentage.

Jacob Holmes

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October 10, 2022

Opinion

Secretary of State Merrill addresses redistricting controversies

It is our recommendation that the Alabama Legislature reexamine the current Board of Registrar system.

John Merrill

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July 8, 2022

Wes Allen wins Republican nomination for Secretary of State

In the Nov. 8 general election, Allen will face presumptive Democratic nominee Pamela Laffitte.

John H. Glenn

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June 22, 2022

Allen speaks on election security, defends “Zuckerbucks” bill ahead of GOP runoff

"Alabamians saw the chaos and confusion that happened around the nation in 2020 and they don't want that to happen here," Allen said.

John H. Glenn

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June 20, 2022

A Q&A with Democratic Secretary of State nominee Pamela Laffitte

APR posed questions to Democratic candidate Pamela Laffitte, who provided written responses.

John H. Glenn

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June 13, 2022

New Alabama Secretary of State run-off poll shows Zeigler above Allen

The runoff election to decide the Republican candidate for Alabama secretary of state is scheduled for June 21.

John H. Glenn

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June 13, 2022

Christian Horn endorses Wes Allen for secretary of state

The Republican primary runoff election will be held on June 21, 2022.

June 10, 2022

Merrill responds to lawsuit seeking to prohibit use of electronic voting machines

The lawsuit was filed by former Republican gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard and State Rep. Tommy Have, R-Scottsboro.

Jacob Holmes

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June 2, 2022