ACLU of Alabama launches new voter engagement efforts

To increase voter participation, the ACLU introduced Project M.O.V.E. (Making Our Voices Echo), a statewide initiative focused on community outreach and voter education. Through this project, the ACLU of Alabama is actively sharing resources that inform voters about their rights at the polls and ensure they can exercise those rights on Election Day. Working in tandem with the Alabama Election Protection Coalition, the ACLU also established the non-partisan Election Protection Command Center to provide real-time support for any voter facing difficulties at polling sites. The Command Center, accessible via the hotline 866-OUR-VOTE, is staffed to assist with legal concerns and other election-related issues on Election Day.

Important Dates for Alabama Voters

• October 29: Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail.
• October 31: Final day to apply for an absentee ballot in person.
• November 4: Last day to hand-deliver absentee ballots. Mailed absentee ballots must be received by Noon on Election Day.
• November 5 (Election Day): Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in line by 7 p.m. will be permitted to vote.

Support and Resources Available

The ACLU of Alabama’s efforts go beyond educational resources and include direct assistance to voters on Election Day. Voters requiring transportation to and from polling locations can utilize services like Rolling to the Polls Voting Initiative and Lift Our Vote, which offer dedicated voter transit options statewide.

Alabama requires voters to present valid photo identification to cast their ballot. Acceptable IDs include an Alabama driver’s license, U.S. passport, military ID, or a student ID from a state post-secondary institution. Additionally, Alabama voters have the right to a private voting experience, to seek assistance if needed (as long as it’s not from an employer or union representative), and to cast a provisional ballot if registration issues arise.

For voter questions or to report any difficulties at polling sites, the Alabama Election Protection Hotline provides support in multiple languages:

• English: 866-OUR-VOTE (687-8683)
• Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (839-8682)
• Asian Languages: 888-API-VOTE (274-8683)
• Arabic: 844-YALLA-US (925-5287)