HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The 2024 Alabama general election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 21. Not sure if you're registered to vote or if you're still on the voter rolls? You can check here. All information comes from the office of the Alabama Secretary of State.
If you plan on mailing in registrations, the form must be postmarked no later than the registration deadline for a specific election. For in-person registrations, they must be received before the close of business on the registration deadline. Electronic registrations need to be submitted before 11:59 PM on the registration deadline.
When it comes to casting your vote, it's important to keep in mind that Alabama's polling places operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. It's worth mentioning that polling locations in the Eastern Time Zone may adhere to the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time schedule. A reminder: those attempting to join the voting line after the clock strikes 7:00 p.m. will not be allowed to cast their vote.
Alternatively, voters can verify their polling place by visiting the Secretary of State's website. Keep in mind that for municipal elections, it's advised to check with the City Clerk for details.
Find your sample ballot here. All information comes from the office of the Alabama Secretary of State.
- Autauga
- Baldwin
- Barbour
- Bibb
- Blount
- Bullock
- Butler
- Calhoun
- Chambers
- Cherokee
- Chilton
- Choctaw
- Clarke
- Clay
- Cleburne
- Coffee
- Colbert
- Conecuh
- Coosa
- Covington
- Crenshaw
- Cullman
- Dale
- Dallas
- DeKalb
- Elmore
- Escambia
- Etowah
- Fayette
- Franklin
- Geneva
- Greene
- Hale
- Henry
- Houston
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Lamar
- Lauderdale
- Lawrence
- Lee
- Limestone
- Lowndes
- Macon
- Madison
- Marengo
- Marion
- Marshall
- Mobile
- Monroe
- Montgomery
- Morgan
- Perry
- Pickens
- Pike
- Randolph
- Russell
- St. Clair
- Shelby
- Sumter
- Talladega
- Tallapoosa
- Tuscaloosa
- Walker
- Washington
- Wilcox
- Winston
What you need before you get your voter card
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must reside in Alabama.
- Should be at least 18 years old on or before election day.
- Must not be barred from voting due to a disqualifying felony conviction.
- Should not have been declared mentally incompetent by a court.
Alabama has outlined specific identification requirements that voters must adhere to before casting their ballots. People must present one of the following valid forms of identification to be granted permission to vote. However, for those without any of these forms, a solution is provided in the form of a free Alabama Photo Voter ID card:
- Valid Alabama Driver’s License, including ALEA Digital Driver’s License (not expired or expired less than 60 days)
- Valid Alabama Non-Driver ID, including ALEA Digital Non-Driver ID (not expired or expired less than 60 days)
- Alabama free Photo Voter ID card
- Valid U.S. Passport
- Valid Military ID
- Valid Tribal ID
- Valid Employee ID from Federal Government, State of Alabama, County, Municipality, Board, or other entity of this state
- Valid student or employee ID from a public or private college or university in the State of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools)
- Valid student or employee ID issued by a state institution of higher learning in any other state
- Valid Federal-issued ID
- Valid State-issued ID (Alabama or any other state)
Examples of acceptable identification include:
- Valid Pistol Permit (Photo Required)
- Valid AL Movement/Booking Sheet from Prison/Jail System (Photo Required)
- Valid AL Department of Corrections Release Temporary ID (Photo Required)
Those who currently do not have an acceptable form of photo ID can acquire a free Alabama Photo Voter ID by visiting their county Board of Registrars office or by requesting a home visit by calling 1 (800) 274-VOTE (8683). On Election Day, if a voter lacks a valid photo ID, they can still cast a regular ballot if their name is on the official voters list and they are identified by two election officials. In cases where this isn't possible, voters can use a provisional ballot.
