2026 voter guide
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How to vote in Alabama in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- State Primary Runoff
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Monday, October 19, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Monday, October 19, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Monday, October 19, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: 15 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day. In person: 15 days before Election Day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Alabama requires an approved excuse to vote by mail. Received 7 days before Election Day
Returning it: Received by noon on Election Day if delivered by mail or if delivered by medical emergency designee. Received by 5pm on the day before the election if hand delivered.
Vote in person
Early voting
Not offeredAlabama does not offer early in-person voting. Absentee voting requires an approved excuse.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
6 statewide measures are certified for Alabama's 2026 ballots so far.
Amendment 1Constitutional amendment · Bail · May 19, 2026 · Decided
This amendment adds firing a gun into an occupied home or other occupied space, and any solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder, to the list of crimes for which a judge may deny bail. Voters approved it on May 19, 2026.
A yes vote means: Allows judges to deny bail for certain firearm discharges into occupied spaces and for solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder.
A no vote means: Keeps the previous list of offenses for which bail could be denied unchanged.
Amendment 2Constitutional amendment · Official salaries · May 19, 2026 · Decided
This amendment prohibits any reduction in a district attorney's pay during their term in office. Voters approved it on May 19, 2026.
A yes vote means: Prohibits reducing a district attorney's compensation during their term of office.
A no vote means: Keeps the previous law, which did not include this protection.
Broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner in Public Schools AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Schools · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would require all public schools in Alabama to broadcast or arrange a performance of the first stanza of the Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week.
A yes vote means: Requires public schools to play or perform the first stanza of the national anthem at least once a week.
A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not require schools to play the national anthem.
Elections for Lieutenant Governor Vacancies AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would require the office of lieutenant governor to be filled by an election if the office becomes vacant more than 60 days before the next general election.
A yes vote means: Requires an election to fill a lieutenant governor vacancy that occurs more than 60 days before the next general election.
A no vote means: Keeps the current process for filling lieutenant governor vacancies unchanged.
Pledge of Allegiance and Student-Led Prayer in Public Schools AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Religion in schools · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would require public schools to conduct the Pledge of Allegiance each day and would allow student-led prayer in public schools.
A yes vote means: Requires daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools and allows student-led prayer.
A no vote means: Keeps current law on the pledge and school prayer unchanged.
School District Consolidation Process AmendmentConstitutional amendment · School districts · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would create a process for combining two or more county school districts into one.
A yes vote means: Establishes a process for consolidating two or more county school districts.
A no vote means: Keeps current law, which has no such consolidation process.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Alabama?
Yes — Alabama has official online registration (deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
Yes — Alabama requires an approved excuse (like being away, illness, or disability) to vote by mail.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in Alabama, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: 15 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day. In person: 15 days before Election Day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · State Primary Runoff: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Alabama deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Alabama election office. Found an error? Tell us.