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FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE

Look up where you go to vote in person. 

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LEARN MORE ABOUT VOTER ID

You'll need to bring a photo ID with you when you vote in person. Learn more about your options.

LEARN MORE ABOUT VOTING YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT

Find answers to common questions about filling out your ballot.

CHECK VOTER STATUS

Stay informed and empowered by tracking your voter status.

Questions or issues voting?

Call our voter hotline at 833-336-8683 or text VOTE to 70888.

Register to Vote.

 

Make your voice heard—register to vote today and be part of shaping the future in your community and country!

Track your absentee ballot.

 

Once you’ve returned your absentee ballot, track its status.

  • What do I need to bring to my polling location?
    Just yourself and a physical copy of your ID! What can I use as my voter ID? Valid AL Driver's License (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days) Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Driver's License Valid Non-driver ID (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days) Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Non-driver ID Valid Alabama Photo Voter ID Valid State Issued ID (Alabama or any other state) Valid AL Department of Corrections Release- Temporary ID (Photo Required) Valid AL Movement/Booking Sheet from Prison/Jail System (Photo Required) Valid Pistol Permit (Photo Required) Valid Federal Issued ID Valid US Passport Valid Employee ID from Federal Government, State of Alabama, County Government, Municipality, Board, Authority, or other entity of this state Valid student or employee ID from a college or university in the State of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools) Valid Military ID Valid Tribal ID Remember that your voter registration card is NOT a proper ID, and you are not required to present it to vote.
  • Can I vote if I was convicted?
    If you were convicted of a felony you may not be eligible to vote, for more information visit https://www.aclualabama.org/sites/default/files/handout-votingrightsrestoration.pdf
  • Where is my polling location located?
    To find your polling location visit: iwillvote.com
  • How does absentee voting work?
    Absentee (mail in ballots) require an excuse for more information visit: iwillvote.com
  • Where can I return my absentee ballot?
    You can return the absentee ballot: By US mail (due to USPS delays the last day you should mail a ballot back is Oct 29th) By personally handing the absentee ballot to the absentee election manager (or designee in case of medical emergency absentee voting) By commercial carrier Your voted absentee ballot must be postmarked by the day before the election and be received by noon on Election Day. If you're handing it in yourself, make sure to give it to the Absentee Election Manager's office before the end of the business day (by 5 pm) on the day before the election.
  • When is election day?
    Election day is on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
  • When do polls open/close?
    Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
  • How can I get to my polling location?
    You can search on https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/voterview to find your polling location.
  • What if I have an issue voting? Who can I ask?
    Poll workers will be present at your polling location and will be able to help you.
  • What do I need to bring with me to the polls?
    FAQs can be added to any page on your site or to your Wix mobile app, giving access to members on the go.
  • How can I get a ride to my polling place or dropbox?
    To find transportation options to your local polling place or dropbox, you can search for your city’s local public transportation website or explore ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft.
  • How should I return my absentee ballot?
    You can return the absentee ballot: By US mail (due to USPS delays the last day you should mail a ballot back is Oct 29th) By personally handing the absentee ballot to the absentee election manager (or designee in case of medical emergency absentee voting) By commercial carrier Your voted absentee ballot must be postmarked by the day before the election and be received by noon on Election Day. If you're handing it in yourself, make sure to give it to the Absentee Election Manager's office before the end of the business day (by 5 pm) on the day before the election.
  • How can I track my ballot?
    You can track the status of your ballot here https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/voterview
  • I have an absentee ballot and I’m not sure how to fill it out or seal it. What should I do?
    The absentee ballot comes with 3 envelopes -- one plain (the secrecy envelope), one with an affidavit, or oath, printed on the outside, and one plain pre-addressed envelope, (the outer envelope). Once the voter casts the ballot, the procedure is as follows: Seal the ballot in the plain envelope Place the plain envelope inside the accompanying affidavit envelope Seal the affidavit envelope and complete the affidavit that is on the outside of the envelope Sign the affidavit and have the signature witnessed by either a notary public or two witnesses 18 years of age or older WITNESSES OR NOTARIZATION An absentee ballot cannot be counted unless the affidavit is notarized or has the signatures of two witnesses. Electronic or remote notarization is not permitted. The voter has only the following legal ways to return the absentee ballot: forwards the absentee ballot by U.S. Mail forwards the absentee ballot by commercial carrier personally hands their own absentee ballot to the absentee election manager (or delivers by a designee in the case of emergency absentee voting) VOTING DEADLINE 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. Due to USPS delays, the last day you should mail a ballot back is Oct 29th.
  • I requested an absentee ballot but I haven’t received it. What should I do?
    Check the status of your ballot here: https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/voterview Contact your county election office here: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup/absentee-election-manager Feel free to call our voter hotline at 833-336-8683 or text VOTE to 70888.
  • I want to request an absentee ballot.
    Follow the instructions here: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/absentee-ballot-application-by-county
  • I have another question! (who to contact in the event of other q’s)
    Call our voter hotline at 833-336-8683 or text VOTE to 70888.
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