Voter ID

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No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall

A rightwing X account tried to embarrass Alabama's U.S. Representative Shomari Figures. It failed.

April 3, 2026

Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act

The Alabama Republican defended the bill, which mandates voters provide proof of citizenship, calling election integrity “critical to our democracy.”

January 23, 2026

Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage

Lawmakers passed SB158, prohibiting foreign national IDs for voting, a measure Secretary Wes Allen says ensures only American citizens vote.

May 9, 2025

Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting

Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements

February 19, 2025

Merrill meets with Trump to discuss election integrity

Merrill says Trump praised Alabama as a standard for other states.

December 3, 2021

Birmingham municipal elections are today

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is seeking re-election but faces several challengers.

August 24, 2021

Gerald Allen announces that he is running for re-election

Alabama Senate District 21 includes parts of Lamar, Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties.

July 29, 2021

Special elections today in parts of Shelby, Chilton and Bibb Counties

Polls will be open for the House District 73 and Senate District 14 elections on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

July 13, 2021

Record voter turnout in Alabama shows need for voting legislation

"When Alabamians had reasonable and secure options to access the ballot, they exercised their right to vote in the highest numbers in state history."

November 19, 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.

November 3, 2020