How to Vote in Alabama

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Alabama.

What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Alabama

Alabama Special Primary Election
(State/Federal)

Alabama Special Primary Election

Aug 11, 2026

Early Voting: Alabama does not offer early voting.

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Jul 27, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Jul 27, 2026 In person: Mon Jul 27, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by Tuesday, August 04, 2026 In Person: Thu August 6, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by noon Tue August 11, 2026 In person: Received by Close of business Mon August 10, 2026

Huntsville Municipal Election
(Local)

Huntsville Municipal Election

Aug 25, 2026

Early Voting: Alabama does not offer early voting.

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Aug 10, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Aug 10, 2026 In person: Mon Aug 10, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by Tuesday, August 18, 2026 In Person: Thu August 20, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Tue August 25, 2026 In person: Received by Close of business Mon August 24, 2026

Alabama General Election
(State/Federal)

Alabama General Election

Nov 03, 2026

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Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Alabama
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
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Vote Early In-Person

Alabama does not offer in-person early voting.

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Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your ballot as soon as possible. The USPS recommends mailing your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day. If you want to ensure your ballot is postmarked the same day it is received by USPS, go to your local post office and ask for a manual postmark.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else, but only under special circumstances. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.

Return your ballot as soon as possible. The USPS recommends mailing your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day. If you want to ensure your ballot is postmarked the same day it is received by USPS, go to your local post office and ask for a manual postmark.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Alabama Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting Rights Restoration
Additional Information