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Alabama

You have two ways to cast a ballot. Here's the easiest one for you.

★ Easiest in Alabama

Option 1 of 3

Vote on Election Day

When
Tue, Nov 3

Polls open on Election Day

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Option 2 of 3

Vote early, in person

Limited

When
Not offered statewide

Some states offer excuse-required in-person absentee instead

No statewide early voting. Excuse-required absentee in person at the absentee election manager's office.

Option 3 of 3

Vote by mail

When
Request by Oct 27

Excuse required

Return deadline
Must arrive by Election Day

Return by mail or at any drop box, vote center, or county office

Excuse required. Returned by noon Election Day if hand-delivered.

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October 2026

Election DayMail ballot deadline

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── Your 2026 federal races

What's on your federal ballot

U.S. Senate: Senator Tommy Tuberville is running for reelection.

For specific candidates and updates, visit your state's official election office (opens in new tab).

U.S. House: All 7 of Alabama's House seats are on the ballot.

For specific candidates, visit your state's official election office (opens in new tab).

Last updated: May 3, 2026. Race information changes as candidates file and primaries finalize. Always verify with your state's election office for the most current information.

── What to bring

Alabama requires photo ID.

Photo ID required.

Bring one of these

  • Driver's license or state-issued non-driver ID
  • U.S. passport or passport card
  • Military or veteran ID
  • Tribal enrollment card
  • Concealed carry permit (in some states)

Lists vary by state. Alabama's full accepted-ID list is on its election authority site.

── Registration

No same-day registration. Register before the deadline.

Not registered yet? Register at vote.gov (opens in new tab). It's the federal government's portal and routes you to Alabama's election authority.

Trouble at the polls?

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