MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabamians that the deadline to register to vote before the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election is Monday, Oct.19, 2026.
“I encourage all eligible Alabamians to register to vote or verify their voter registration status ahead of the General Election in November. Take the time now to make sure you are registered, informed and ready to vote on Nov. 3,” Allen said.
Electronic voter registration may be completed by visiting www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote. A paper voter registration form may be delivered in person or by mail to your local Board of Registrars.
To be eligible to vote in Alabama, one must be a citizen of the United States, reside in Alabama and be at least 18 years old on or before election day. One must not be barred from voting due to a disqualifying felony conviction or have been judged “mentally incompetent” by a court of law.
On Election Day, polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification when voting at their polling place or by absentee ballot. Cumulative unofficial election results will be posted on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website at www.AlabamaVotes.gov.
For questions about registering to vote in Alabama, please call the Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s office at 334-242-7210 or your local county Board of Registrars.
Verify your voter registration status at https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/VoterView.
