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UpdateAlabamaTuesday, October 27, 2026

Alabama Secretary of State issued Election Day reminders for November 3

The office reminded voters of poll hours, ID requirements, and where to find information.

Reporting by
Alabama Secretary of State, newsroom
“Secretary of State Wes Allen Issues Important Election Day Reminders Ahead of the November 3 General Election”, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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What happened

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen issued Election Day reminders for voters ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Photo identification is required to vote in person or by absentee ballot.1

Four proposed statewide constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot. Voters can verify registration, find polling locations, and review sample ballots at AlabamaVotes.gov, where cumulative unofficial results will also be posted.1

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proposed statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot1
What it means in Alabama

What Alabama voters need to know

The registration deadline for the November 3 election was Monday October 19, 2026.2 Alabama does not offer in-person early voting.2 Absentee applications must be received by Thursday October 29, 2026 if delivered in person, or by Tuesday October 27, 2026 if sent by mail.2 Mailed absentee ballots must be received by noon on Election Day, and hand delivered ballots by 5 p.m. on Monday November 2, 2026.2

Key dates in Alabama

Election Day in 6 days
  1. Mon, Oct 19 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Tue, Nov 3 · 6 days
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  3. Fri, Nov 13 · 16 days
    County/Local certification
  4. Wed, Nov 25 · 28 days
    State certification

Every date in Alabama, and who certifies the election

The answers behind this
Registering and casting your voteVoting in Alabama, 2026Who certifies the election in Alabama, and by when?Do I need an ID to vote?

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Sources

  1. Alabama Secretary of State, newsroom, https://sos.alabama.gov/newsroom/secretary-state-wes-allen-issues-important-election-day-reminders-ahead-november-3-general · Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Alabama Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/alabama/

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