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UpdateAlabamaWednesday, October 28, 2026

Alabama voters received reminders ahead of 2026 general election

Reporting by
Alabama Political Reporter
“Alabama voters get key reminders for 2026 general election”, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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What happened

Alabama voters received key reminders ahead of the 2026 general election, according to Alabama Political Reporter.1

What it means in Alabama

Key dates for Alabama voters

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 Alabama does not offer in-person early voting.2

Key dates in Alabama

Election Day in 4 days
  1. Mon, Oct 19 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Thu, Oct 29 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  3. Tue, Nov 3 · 4 days
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  4. Fri, Nov 13 · 14 days
    County/Local certification
  5. Wed, Nov 25 · 26 days
    State certification

Every date in Alabama, and who certifies the election

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The answers behind this
Registering and casting your voteVoting in Alabama, 2026Who certifies the election in Alabama, and by when?When does a mail ballot have to arrive to count?

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Sources

  1. Alabama Political Reporter, https://alreporter.com/2026/10/28/alabama-voters-get-key-reminders-for-2026-general-election · Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Alabama Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/alabama/

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