Video: Voting earlier today at Robinson Elementary School
in South East Lake

This Election Day could be a record breaker, as voters across Alabama stood for hours in socially distanced lines to cast ballots.

That’s on top of the thousands of absentee ballots submitted in advance during the last 6 weeks.

Who came out on top? We could be in for a lonnnnnng night. Here are the results from today’s races in the Birmingham metro area and at the state level.

Update: Voter turnout for Alabama was 60.31 percent; for Shelby County, 69.56 percent; for Jefferson County, 54.90 percent.

More election coverage in our Vote 2020 special report.

(Updating throughout the evening.)

(Contested races only)

• D = Democrat | I = incumbent | R = Republican
  
• Winner in red

National/State

Local

Amendments

Tweets

This just in on Twitter …

https://twitter.com/FambroMedia/status/1323810630248370177

AP has called the Alabama Senate race for Tommy Tuberville. Someone will have to explain to him what that means.

— Josh Moon 🇺🇸 (@Josh_Moon) November 4, 2020

Hell Tommy might be in Parliament in two years, y’all better keep his agent on the phone

— 🗿BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL🗿 (@edsbs) November 4, 2020

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And over on Facebook …

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More Vote 2020 coverage.

Photo: Mobilus In Mobili (CC)

Thank the maker: The 2020 elections are nearly over, a contentious, no-holds-barred free-for-all. Millions have already voted. And most improbably of all, many voters right here in Alabama have turned in their ballots ahead of today.

For the rest … it’s time to vote.

Q: Where do I vote?

A: Call Jefferson County: (205) 325-5550, Jefferson County (Bessemer only): (205) 481-4105, Shelby County: (205) 669-3913.

Or Search Your Polling Place on AlabamaVotes.gov.

Wade on Birmingham:
election results tonight

Remember, if you have problems at your polling place:

• Notify a poll worker immediately.
• Call the secretary of state at 1-800-274-VOTE (8683) or visit his site, StopVoterFraudNow.com.
• And tell the probate court for Jefferson County (205-325-5203) or Shelby County (205-669-3713).
• Nationwide: 866-OUR-VOTE (687-8683)
• E-mail us at Vote2020[at]wadeonbirmingham.com.

Q: What can I expect to see on the ballots?

A: Check out these sample ballots for each county.

You’re voting for president, U.S. Senator, state and county officials, plus several state amendments.

How are the lines at your polling place? Is everyone wearing masks and staying socially distant? Tell us in the comments.

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More Vote 2020 coverage.

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Birmingham 2022 World Games to hold opening and closing ceremonies at Protective Stadium in Uptown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Homeless vlog from Eastwood (our vertical video of the week). From Ispinternet11.

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A September online concert as part of the Birmingham New Music Festival, featuring Adam Bowles, piano; Sarah Nordlund Dennis, violin; Laura Usiskin, cello; and Pei-Ju Wu, violin. From Birmingham Art Music Alliance.

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Dash cam footage of Birmingham to Montgomery. From Kenny Ram Dash Cam.

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Runoff races took place around the state today. Here are the results from Birmingham-area mayoral races:

• Center Point: Bobby Scott;
• Columbiana: David Mitchell;
• Fairfield: Eddie Penny;
• Homewood: Patrick McClusky.

The U.S. general election takes place Nov. 3.

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We have two local elections this month …

Tuesday: Residents will pick mayors in these runoffs from August’s municipal elections:

• Center Point: Tom Henderson and Bobby Scott;
• Columbiana: David Mitchell and Teresa A. Whiting;
• Fairfield: Eddie Penny and Michael Williams;
• Homewood: Chris M. Lane and Patrick McClusky.

Also, city council runoff elections will take place in various suburbs.

Oct. 20: Birmingham residents will vote for officers of the 99 neighborhood associations. The officers serve 2-year terms.

For more information on polling places, call Community Resource Services at (205) 297-8192. Or contact your neighborhood association president.

Polls will be open on both days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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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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Today was my Election Day. I filled out an absentee ballot form, went to the Jefferson Co. Courthouse this morning and voted in about 20 minutes. The staff couldn't have been nicer and walked me through each step.

If you want to vote early, now's your chance, #Bham. #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/UfF4YGPJPr

— Wade Kwon, Data Guru (@WadeOnTweets) September 30, 2020

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More Vote 2020 coverage.

A look at Birmingham in videos …

A Chicago transplant talks about why he loves Birmingham while driving around. From Huf Media.

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A look at Birmingham in videos …

Worst Spills performs in October at East Village Arts of Birmingham in East Lake. From Majid Araim.

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Indigo Girls performs at City Stages 1994. From Lifeblood.net.

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Touring Alabama in “Microsoft Flight Simulator” (jump to 16:46 for Birmingham). From CodeRed2448.

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Marcus Fetch painted “Find Your Magic,” a new mural on the Liquidators building in Arlington–West End. From Princess Ebbie.

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A look at Birmingham in videos …

Talking with Birmingham artist and teacher Helga Mendoza (our vertical video of the week). From BMA Education

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