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Free public service for Alabama votersNo candidate endorsementsSources checked September 27, 2026General election November 3, 2026

Official voter resources

Make your Alabama voting plan

Verify your registration, polling place, eligibility, and ballot with the state or your county election office. The timeline below separates each statewide deadline.

First steps

Start with these three actions

October 19registration deadline
October 27mail absentee application received
November 3General Election Day
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.poll hours, local time
Dated checklist

Election timeline

  1. Voter-registration deadline

    Use Alabama's official registration page to register or update your information.

  2. Absentee application received by mail

    The official voter guide lists this as the final day an absentee application may be received by mail.

  3. Absentee application in person

    The official voter guide lists this as the final day to apply in person.

  4. Hand-delivered absentee ballot

    The official voter guide lists this as the final day to hand-deliver an absentee ballot.

  5. General Election Day

    Polls are listed as open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Mailed absentee ballots must arrive by noon. UOCAVA ballots follow a different rule.

Check the current rule: Different procedures may apply to military and overseas voters, emergencies, and some medical circumstances. Official updates or court orders can also change a deadline.
On the ballot

4 statewide amendments

The statewide ballot includes proposed Amendments 1 through 4. W4POLITICS does not take a position. Read the official text and Fair Ballot Commission information.

View official ballot-measure information
Official instructions

Rules, dates, and contacts

The Alabama voter guide includes the statewide calendar, voting rules, and contact information.

View the 2026 voter guide (PDF)
Official starting points

Official voter links

Register to voteRegister or update your information.Absentee votingEligibility, application, and return instructions.County sample ballotsOfficial ballots by county.2026 election informationOfficial notices and documents.

Dates checked September 27, 2026. Confirm them at the linked official source.