{"id":351409,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:40","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/alabama-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-03-11T17:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:00:02","slug":"alabama-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/alabama-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Alabama Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Alabama Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

    Alabama<\/span> requires that eligible voters be 18 years old<\/span>, U.S. citizens, Alabama<\/span> residents, and present valid photo identification at the polls. Voters can cast ballots in person<\/span> on election day<\/span>, through absentee ballots<\/span>, or via absentee in-person<\/span> voting at their county election office<\/span>. Registration must be completed at least 14 days before any election.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    When it’s time to vote, Alabamians<\/span> should stay informed about the latest changes to Alabama<\/span>‘s voter laws. Alabama<\/span> recently passed legislation addressing voting rights<\/span> and ensuring integrity in Alabama<\/span> elections.<\/p>\n

    The most recent law, SB1, limits assistance with absentee <\/span>ballot<\/span> applications<\/span>. The law prevents most non-family members<\/span> from helping disabled or impaired voters order, complete, or deliver these applications. A federal court injunction currently blocks portions of the law that would make it a criminal offense for non-family caregivers to help with completing the applications. SB1 remains in litigation, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has requested guidance from the Alabama<\/span> Supreme Court.<\/p>\n

    Your Rights as an Alabama<\/span> Voter<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Alabama<\/span> voters<\/span> have the right to vote in all elections, unless a court has suspended their voting rights<\/span>. Alabama<\/span> voters<\/span> have specific rights when casting their votes at the polls, whether for a local election<\/span> or a presidential election. In Alabama<\/span>, you have the:<\/p>\n