Secretary of State

Elections

Registered Alabama voters to begin receiving voter update cards at home

Voter file maintenance is a four-year process that uses a two-step mailing program to identify voters who may have moved.

February 2, 2021

Secretary of state’s office receives first clear financial audit in 14 years

This year’s report, which spans from 2015-2019, found a perfectly clear audit.

January 16, 2021

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.

Brandon Moseley

December 18, 2020

Alabama was the eighth strongest Trump supporting state

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

Brandon Moseley

November 7, 2020

Bring a photo ID to the polls

Voters who do not have a valid photo ID can get a free voter ID from their local board of registrars or the secretary of state’s office even as late as today.

Brandon Moseley

November 3, 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.

Brandon Moseley

October 23, 2020

Today is the last day to register to vote for the November 3 general election

The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3, 2020, general election is Oct. 19.

Brandon Moseley

October 19, 2020

Russell Bedsole wins Republican runoff in HD49

As of press time, it appears that Russell Bedsole has won a narrow victory over Mimi Penhale in the special Republican primary runoff election in Alabama House District 49. At press time, Bedsole had a 166-vote lead in unofficial results on the secretary of state’s website. “We won,” Bedsole declared on social media. Bedsole is … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 2, 2020

Alabama probate judge featured in video asking for federal funding of elections

The Brennan Center For Justice released a two-minute video Wednesday featuring the voices of six election officials from across the country, including Bullock County, Alabama, Probate Judge James Tatum. This bipartisan group uses the video to talk about why they feel that they need federal funding in the next stimulus package in order to help … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2020

Alabama Democratic Party chair commends Merrill for expanding absentee voting

Alabama Democratic Party chairman, State Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, commended Secretary of State John Merrill for expanding absentee voting opportunities ahead of August municipal elections and the Nov. 3 general election. Merrill used his emergency powers to expand absentee voting opportunities by allowing individuals to use a health excuse based on the COVID-19 pandemic for … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 21, 2020