ALABAMA, USA — If you're planning to vote in person on November 3, but test positive for COVID-19, what should you do?
Allabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued guidance for Alabama voters who contract COVID-19 in the days leading up to the November 3, 2020, general election.
Marshall says that if a voter tests positive for COVID-19 on or after October 29 and can't vote in person because of that, Alabama law says that they may be able to cast an emergency absentee ballot
The guidance below explains the process by which a voter with COVID-19 may obtain, complete, and submit an emergency absentee voter ballot.
The General Election is right around the corner and the WZDX Voter Access Team wants to make sure you’re prepared to head to the polls. For Alabama specific information regarding absentee ballots, voter ID requirements and more, check out the WZDX Voter Guide. If you have questions about the 2020 election or voting, text your questions to (256)382-2692.
Things to know before 2020 Election Day on November 3:
If you are voting in person, make sure you know where you need to go to vote.
If you have an absentee ballot, make sure it gets back to your county's Absentee Election Manager by the deadline. The Secretary of State's website says, "An absentee ballot returned by mail must be postmarked no later than the day prior to the election and received by the Absentee Election Manager no later than noon on election day. If hand-delivered, the ballot must be in the office of the Absentee Election Manager by the close of business (but no later than 5 p.m.) on the day prior to the election.:
If you are voting in person, make sure you have acceptable voter ID.
If you cast a provisional ballot, make sure you complete all requirements for the ballot.
Masks are not required at polling places, but are strongly encouragesd