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Vote 2014: Alabama general election results

Wednesday, November 5th, 2014
Vote 2014

The mid-term election ballots have been cast. Results from Tuesday’s races in Alabama and the Birmingham metro area …

Statewide voter turnout was 41 percent, the lowest for a mid-term election since 1986.

More election coverage in our Vote 2014 special report.

 

(Contested races only)

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

Chart: Alabama governor's race 2014

Chart: Alabama governor’s race 2014

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Vote 2014: Midterm voting starts now

Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
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Photo: Ludovic Bertron (CC)

Excellent … polls have opened till 7 tonight for races at the local, state and national levels.

Vote 2014

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.

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election results tonight

Remember, if you have problems at your polling place:

  • Notify a poll worker immediately.
  • Call the state attorney general at 1-800-831-8814 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Wednesday or fill out this online form.
  • 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).
  • E-mail us at Vote2014[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 U.S. Senator and Representative, state (including governor) and county officials.

Q: And what about all those amendments?

A: A few insights from WBHM (90.3 FM).

Who are you voting for today? Tell us in the comments.

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Vote 2014: Sample ballots for Jefferson, Shelby County general election

Friday, October 10th, 2014

Vote 2014

With a few weeks left till Election Day, voters still have time to study the candidates and issues.

We have the sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the general election. (The Jefferson County ballot has 178 versions, one for every sub-district.)

Find your polling place/districts.

The ballot has five state amendments, top state and county offices, plus one contested Congressional seat for the metro area.

And check out the Alabama Voter Guide 2014, with voting procedures and frequently asked questions.

For easier viewing, you can print, download or zoom to full screen with each ballot.

Election Day is Nov. 4.

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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 2014

[Mobile version]

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