VOTING IN ALABAMA
Vote Early, Save Lives
it’s legal
Starting September 9-October 29, 2020 YOU CAN VOTE IN PERSON
at your local Absentee Election Manager’s Office, click here.
You will be provided an absentee ballot application to complete on site.
To qualify for the Corona Virus exemption, check the 2nd box [] on your application that reads
“I have a physical illness or infirmity which prevents my attendance at the polls. [ID required]”
Your election manager will then provide your absentee ballot to complete on site.
Follow the Absentee Election Manager’s instructions for submitting your absentee ballot.
Congratulations, you have voted early, which will guarantee that your vote counts!
MAIL IN ABSENTEE BALLOTS
WAYS TO APPLY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT ** if you would rather mail in your absentee ballot**
DOWNLOAD
Download and print your County Absentee Ballot application from HERE. Follow the instructions on the application on how to submit your completed application.
CALL
Call your local Absentee Election Manager’s office. Find their contact information HERE.
OR
Call the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office at (334)242-7210 to request an absentee ballot application.
VISIT
Visit your local Absentee Election Manager’s office in person to obtain your absentee ballot application. Click HERE to locate the address. From September 9-October 29, 2020 you can visit your Absentee Election Manager’s office in person to request your absentee ballot and VOTE!
ALREADY SUBMITTED YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT? VIEW THE STATUS OF YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT HERE.
ALABAMA SECRETARY OF STATE OFFICE’S PRESS RELEASE ON ABSENTEE VOTING FOR THE NOVEMBER 3RD GENERAL ELECTION.
2020 ALABAMA VOTER GUIDE (**please see page 16 for info on the absentee voting process)
****State law allows the Secretary of State to issue absentee voting guidance during declared states of emergency, allowing Secretary Merrill to encourage voters to check the box which reads as follows (in the case none of the boxes are appropriate):“I have a physical illness or infirmity which prevents my attendance at the polls. [ID REQUIRED]”****
NEED A RIDE TO THE POLLS?
If you need a ride to the polls, please call the NAACP at 256-444-1300 for a FREE ride.
Dates to remember.
9/9: Absentee voting begins
10/19: Deadline to register to vote in Alabama online & in person (must be done by end of business if in person)
10/29: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot
11/02: Deadline to return an absentee ballot to the Absentee Election Manager (must be done by close of business)
11/02: Last day to postmark an absentee ballot
** for more information on voting in Alabama for the November 3rd General Election, please visit AlabamaVotes.Gov