2026 Alabama Voting Checklist + Deadlines

  1. Find out if you are registered to vote. Check your Alabama voter status here.

  2. Register to vote in Alabama if you need to by Monday, October 20, 2026. Update your existing registration if any of your information has changed.

  3. Make sure you have your ID/Voter ID with you. 

  4. The general election date is Tuesday,  November 3, 2026. Put this date on your calendar.

  5. Request an Alabama vote-by-mail ballot if you want to vote-by-mail.

    • Deadlines: 

      • Post Received by October 27, 2026

      • In-Person, Received by October 29, 2026

  6. Return your absentee ballot by:

    • Hand Delivered by November 2, 2026 by 5:00PM

    • Post Received by November 3, 2026 by 12:00PM

  7. Find out where your Alabama polling place is.

  8. Be sure to take note of any accessibility challenges you might face. Alabama does NOT have curbside voting.  

  9. If you need some instructions or want a demonstration of your district’s voting system or accessible equipment, contact your Supervisor of Elections in your county. 

  10. Check out what a sample ballot looks like. If you did not receive one in the mail, most Supervisors of Elections have them posted on their websites.

  11. Arrange any transportation help you might need. Do this in advance, not on the day you need a ride.

Remember: your voice and vote matters! Report any voting issues by calling or texting 1-866-687-8683 (English) or 888-839-8682 (Spanish)