From the West Alabama Newsroom– A new absentee voting law is now in effect in Alabama and voters who violate it could end up in jail. Municipal elections around the state are just over a week away and there have been some major changes that absentee voters need to know about. Election officials say a new state law penalizes people…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– With the general election now less than a week away — folks in the Selma-Dallas County area — are gearing up for a big day. Organizations like Foot Soldiers Park — are working to get out the vote. “Our aim is to engage the community to inspire them to go ahead and vote. And step…
A portion of a new Alabama law limiting help with absentee ballot applications will remain blocked, a federal appeals court has ruled.
A new Alabama law that restricts absentee ballot application assistance is being challenged in federal court.
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that would make it a crime to help a non-family member request, fill out or return an absentee ballot.
The absentee voting period for the November 8 general election has started in Alabama.
A record 200,000 Alabamians have already voted by absentee ballot in the November election. Secretary of State John Merrill said today that over 271,000 absentee ballots have been requested, and over 206,000 of those ballots have been returned. Merrill said that is a record number. Alabama does not technically have early voting, but people can cast absentee ballots by mailing…
The 2020 general election is two weeks away and thousands of absentee ballots have been cast in Alabama. There are nine days left to apply for an absentee ballot. To vote absentee in person, all a registered voter has to do is provide phone ID and complete a one page application. In Montgomery County, absentee voting is happening at the…
With less than a month to request an absentee ballot, Montgomery County officials have prepared the courthouse for voting. The courthouse has been under several renovations in the last month and included parking for absentee voters and directions to vote. Absentee Election Manager, Gina Ishman, says “Coming in person allows the voter to meet all the requirements in one stop….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Secretary of State John Merrill will be monitoring the upcoming municipal elections in Marion, Centreville and Selma — after candidates raise concerns about fraud and corruption. Secretary Merrill met with Marion city officials Wednesday morning to discuss the election. He said election observers are keeping a close eye on the absentee voting process — to…
