General election

Dallas Co. Sheriff and Coroner Get Primary Wins

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Voters got behind the incumbents in the primary election in Dallas County — with both the sheriff and the coroner — winning their respective races. With no republican opposition in the general election in November — the primary results in the sheriff’s and coroner’s races amount to reelection wins. Sheriff Mike Granthum defeated challenger Donald…

Montgomery Co. Commission Swears-In Familiar Faces

The Montgomery County Commission held its Organizational meeting where the elected Commissioners took the oath of office. The same five previous Commissioners were sworn-in after running unopposed in the general election. The commission also elected Commissioner Elton N. Dean as Chairman, and Commissioner Doug Singleton as Vice-chairman. Commissioner Singleton says he’s excited for the group to return. “We don’t vote…

Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot is Today

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…

Federal Judge Loosens AL Absentee Rules for Vulnerable Voters

A federal judge says older Alabama voters at risk for contracting COVID-19 shouldn’t have to comply with all the state’s requirements for casting absentee ballots in November. U.S. District Judge Abdul K. Kallon ruled Wednesday that being forced to follow some provisions could wrongly endanger their lives. The decision came in a lawsuit filed on behalf of voters with health…

Monday 10-22-18 is The Deadline to Register to Vote

The General Election is on Tuesday November 6th

You can register online or in person, but… You must be a citizen of the United States. You must live in the State of Alabama. You must be at least 18 years of age on or before election day. You must not be barred from voting by reason of a disqualifying felony conviction. You must not have been judged “mentally…