AL · 2026 midterms
Early voting in Alabama
No early voting period
Registration in Alabama closed on Oct 19, 2026. Confirm you are still on the rolls. Election Day is the main in-person day.
No no-excuse early voting. Alabama only offers absentee voting to voters with a qualifying excuse, so plan on Election Day or an excuse-based absentee ballot.
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Short, sourced answers to common questions. If something looks off, trust the official site.
Last checked Oct 10, 2026
When can I vote early in Alabama?
Alabama has no early voting. Absentee voting (excuse required) began Sep 9, 2026.
Is it too late to register in Alabama?
Registration closed on Oct 19, 2026. Use the official election site to check whether you are still registered and what you can do next.
Do I need ID to vote in Alabama?
You need a valid photo ID to vote in person or absentee: Alabama license or non-driver ID, free Alabama photo voter ID, passport, military or tribal ID, or a student or employee ID from any public or private college or university.
Can college students vote where they go to school in Alabama?
You can register at your school address or stay registered at home. Any public or private college student ID with a photo works as voter ID. If you're registered at home and your school is outside that county, you can vote absentee as a student, but mail ballots must be received by noon on Election Day.
When is the mail ballot request deadline in Alabama?
Request your mail ballot by Oct 27, 2026. Mailed applications must be received by Oct 27 (7 days before).
When does my mail ballot have to arrive in Alabama?
Your ballot must be received by Nov 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Mailed ballots must be received by NOON on Election Day.
Can I take a photo of my ballot in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama says you can photograph your own ballot inside the polling place, but don't photograph anything or anyone else.
Can I vote with a felony record in Alabama?
Only certain felonies ('crimes of moral turpitude', like murder, robbery and drug trafficking) take away your vote. If yours did, you can apply for a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote (CERV) once you've completed all terms of your sentence. Other felonies don't affect your right to vote.
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