GET READY
TO VOTE
IN ALABAMA
The voter registration deadline is October 19th, 2026.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
Voter Registration
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Deadline to register to vote: October 19th, 2026
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You can register to vote or update your registration online.
Absentee Ballots
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Click here to check if you are eligible to vote absentee.
Absentee ballot applications submitted by mail must be received by the county Absentee Election Manager by October 27, 2026.
The last day to hand-deliver an absentee ballot application is October 29, 2026.
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The last day to hand-deliver your completed absentee ballot is November 2, 2026.
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A completed absentee ballot returned by mail must be received by the Absentee Election Manager no later than noon on election day.
What to Bring to the Polls
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To vote in Alabama, voters are required to present a valid form of ID. Learn more about valid IDs here.