One month and 1 day till Election Day.
• If you’re not registered to vote, you have until Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Register online with the State of Alabama. Register in person at:
- local boards of registrars,
- state and county offices that provide public assistance,
- driver’s license renewal offices,
- county library branches
- and some city library branches.
Note: Many of these locations may be closed to the public or open limited hours because of COVID-19, so call ahead.
Call the Secretary of State at 800-274-8683 for additional information.
• We have the sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the primaries. (The Jefferson County ballot has 87 versions, one for every sub-district.)
Find your polling place/districts.
The ballot has federal, state and county offices, along with six state amendments (Fox 6 has more info on what the amendments mean). And check out the Alabama Voter Guide 2020, with voting procedures and frequently asked questions.
For easier viewing, you can print, download or zoom to full screen with each ballot.
Absentee voting
Because of COVID-19, the State of Alabama will allow any registered voter to vote early by absentee ballot. I voted in person on Wednesday in under 30 minutes.
Download, print and fill out an absentee ballot application. These forms are also available at courthouses in every county. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 29.
The Secretary of State says to check the following box as the reason for the absentee ballot: “I have a physical illness or infirmity which prevents my attendance at the polls. [ID Required]”
If you mail it in …
- Make sure to use both envelopes provided.
- Have your witnesses sign it.
- Put proper postage.
- Have it postmarked by Nov. 2 (the day before Election Day). Try to mail it earlier, given the Trump-directed slower mail service.
If you want to vote in person …
- I went to the Jefferson County Courthouse downtown, Room 500. Remember: Security will scan you and your bag at the door.
- Some other voters may be seated in the hallway waiting their turn.
- Give your completed, signed absentee ballot application to one of the clerks.
- They will call you in when it’s your turn and guide you through each step.
- Last day to vote by absentee ballot is Nov. 2 (the day before Election Day).
Election Day is Nov. 3.
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Sample ballots for all 67 counties.
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Jefferson County
[Mobile version]
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Shelby County
[Mobile version]
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Alabama Voter Guide 2020
[Mobile version]
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More Vote 2020Â coverage.