CAMPAIGN 2024: See sample ballots, deadlines, know what to expect on Election Day
CAMPAIGN 2024: Here’s a look at sample ballots, races, deadlines and everything you need to know before going to the polls in the November 5 General Election in Alabama.
In the last presidential election of 2020, 3.7 million votes were cast in Alabama, representing a 63% voter turnout.
What’s on the ballot?
The presidential race is what is getting the most attention. In Alabama, these are the candidates who are on the ballot for president and vice president:
DEMOCRAT – Kamala Harris/Tim Walz
REPUBLICAN – Donald Trump/JD Vance
INDEPENDENT – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr./Nicole Shanahan
INDEPENDENT – Chase Oliver/Mike Ter Maat
INDEPENDENT – Jill Stein/Samson Komlan LeBeau Kpadenou
But there are other races besides the one for president. All seven members of the U.S. House of Representatives will be decided, with the winners earning two-year terms in Washington.
Remember, the district lines were redrawn, which means that many counties are now in different districts.
Alabama Congressional District Map – Photo from Alabama Secretary of State’s Office
All voters will be electing a new Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice to replace Tom Parker, who couldn’t seek re-election due to age limits.
SEE SAMPLE BALLOT FROM YOUR COUNTY
Many state races are uncontested, which means you’ll see only one name on the ballot in addition to a place to write-in a different person’s name.
At the local level, some counties have races for county commission and school board seats as well as constable positions.
What are the deadlines?
OCTOBER 21 – Voter registration deadline
OCTOBER 29 – Last day to apply for absentee ballot by mail
OCTOBER 31 – Last day to apply for absentee ballot in person
NOVEMBER 4 – Last day to hand-deliver absentee ballot
NOVEMBER 5 – Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received by noon (except people covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)
What to expect on Election Day, November 5:
Polls are open from 7AM to 7PM statewide. You must be in line by 7PM in order to vote.
You must have a valid form of identification to vote. If you don’t have ID or your name is not on the voter roll, you may be able to vote using a provisional ballot.
If you see a problem at the polls, you can call (800) 274-VOTE
SEE COMPLETE VOTER GUIDE FROM THE ALABAMA SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE
Action 8 News will have complete live coverage, results and reaction on Election Night. Live coverage from CBS will start at 6PM. We’ll have live updates throughout the evening and a complete late evening newscast.
