Opinion Opinion | Three questions about the 2024 election I have been asked these three questions about the elections process. John MerrillOctober 24, 2024
News Opinion | There should be no more changes to election laws during the 2024 election cycle At this late stage, any further changes will only serve to undermine confidence in the voting systems. John MerrillSeptember 24, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Understanding the risks of AI AI's ability to harness big data for voter influence is a double-edged sword. John MerrillAugust 20, 2024
Elections Opinion | Protecting the secret ballot in an era of transparency and political tension It's crucial that state officials prioritize the protection of people's voting rights. John MerrillJuly 30, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Secretary Merrill responds to Joey Kennedy’s column in APR Three different entities awarded Alabama exemplary marks for its election administration for the 2020 General Election. John MerrillOctober 5, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Secretary of State Merrill addresses redistricting controversies It is our recommendation that the Alabama Legislature reexamine the current Board of Registrar system. John MerrillJuly 8, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Ballot trafficking is illegal in Alabama In Alabama, it is illegal for any individual to return or mail another individual’s absentee ballot application or their absentee ballot. John MerrillMay 4, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Response to Joey Kennedy In Alabama, we make it easy to vote and hard to cheat. John MerrillDecember 13, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Alabama Secretary of State: Why only citizens should vote "To increase voter participation, you don’t irrationally expand the electorate; instead, you make it easier to vote and harder to cheat." John MerrillAugust 10, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Secretary of State Merrill responds to APR column on H.R.1 "The 'For the People Act' is most definitely not for the people of Alabama, regardless of what out-of-touch liberal media activists like Josh Moon... John MerrillMarch 29, 2021