Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Alabama polling places are open from 7 AM to 7 PM. Please note that polling places located in the Eastern Time Zone may be open from 7 AM to 7 PM Eastern Time.
State Election Guide
Alabama election dates and voter deadlines
Alabama 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.
What's on the Alabama ballot in 2026?
Alabama's current statewide calendar includes Alabama General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Alabama?
The Alabama State and Presidential Primary elections process involves several key steps that determine the selection of candidates for various political offices. It's important for voters to stay informed about the specific dates, registration requirements...
Election Calendar
Alabama current and upcoming election dates
Alabama General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official Alabama General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Ballot Access - Candidate Withdrawal Deadline
The last day candidates can withdraw their name from ballot is 71 days before the date of the election. [§ 17-6-21(c)]
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Absentee Ballot Request Ends
This is the last day to transmit absentee ballots to any UOCAVA voters whose absentee ballot request is received at least 45 days prior to the general (ballot transmittal 45 days prior to the general) per 52 U.S.C. §...
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
You may download the State of Alabama Mail-In Voter Registration Form - then, just print it, fill it out, and mail it in to your local board of registrars. Any individual registering to vote must send the completed...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
You can hand-deliver your completed voter registration application to your county Board of Registrars office. Voter registration and updating of voter records is closed during the 15 days prior to each election in...
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Voter Registration Deadline Online
Alabama enables residents to register through their online voter registration portal. You may use the online application to submit an application for voter registration or to submit an update to your registration...
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Absentee Ballot Return By Mail Ends
Absentee applications being returned by mail must be received not less than 7 days prior to the election. (§ 17-11-3)
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Absentee Ballot Return In person Ends
The absentee ballot applications must turned in no later than the fifth calendar day before the election.
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Absentee Ballot Return Ends
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.
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Voting By Absentee Ballot Ends
Absentee ballots being returned by mail to the absentee election manager must be received no later than noon on this day
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Alabama
Time off for voting: Yes
Each employee in the state shall, upon reasonable notice to his or her employer, be permitted by his or her employer to take necessary time off from his or her employment to vote in any municipal, county, state, or federal political party primary or election for which the employee is qualified and registered to vote on the day on which the primary or election is held. The necessary time off shall not exceed one hour and if the...
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Beginning with the June 3, 2014 primary election, Act 2011-673 requires an Alabama voter to have a specific type of photo identification at the polls in order to vote. If a voter does not have one of the approved forms of photo ID as stated in the law, then he or she may receive a free Alabama photo voter ID from various locations including the Secretary of State's Office, local county board of registrars' offices, and a...
Voter ID: Strict photo ID
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
No. Alabama does not list same-day voter registration. You must register by the voter registration deadline to vote in an election in Alabama.