As the deadline approaches to request an absentee ballot, many Alabamians have questions on how to do so.
Due to the coronavirus, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has enacted a rule that allows anybody who is concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for an absentee ballot.
When you apply for an absentee ballot, it's important you use your specific county's absentee voter application.
Here's what you'll need when you go to fill out the application:
- Your name and residential address
- A copy of your valid photo ID
- The election for which the ballot is requested
- The reason you will be absent from the polls on Election Day (For coronavirus-related reasons, choose "I have an illness or infirmity which prevents by attendance at the polls."
- An address the ballot should be mailed to
- Your signature
Once you've got all the required information, fill out the application and make sure to include a copy of your valid photo ID. At this point, you'll need to return the application to your Absentee Election Manager either by hand or by mail.
The deadline for you to submit an application for an absentee ballot is October 29. Once you receive your absentee ballot, it must be either hand-delivered to your Absentee Election Manager or postmarked no later than November 2.
It's important to note that the absentee ballot application and the absentee ballot are two different things that you will receive separately.
For more information on the upcoming General Election, take a look at our complete Alabama voter guide.
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