Elections Absentee voting deadlines for the Nov. 5 general election County absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Oct. 29. StaffSeptember 10, 2024
Legislature Bill seeks voting rights expansion, faces down rival legislation The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration. Wesley WalterSeptember 2, 2024
State Clay County resident indicted on charges of absentee ballot fraud Terry Heflin of Clay County has been charged with seven felony counts of absentee ballot fraud. StaffAugust 1, 2024
Legislature Public speaks out against “ballot harvesting” bill in committee meeting The bill would create criminal penalties for assisting a voter in filling out an absentee ballot. Jacob HolmesFebruary 8, 2024
Legislature Committee votes down bill to remove excuses from absentee ballot forms Republican critics of the bill saw it as a move toward no-excuse voting. Samuel StettheimerMay 25, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bill criminalizing absentee ballot process The bill would make it a felony for individuals or organizations to assist voters with their absentee ballots. Patrick DarringtonApril 20, 2023
Elections Absentee voting period for November 8th General Election has started Absentee ballot applications can be downloaded online or requested by visiting or calling the local Absentee Election Manager’s office. StaffSeptember 15, 2022
Elections Slow absentee voting in Tuscaloosa sparks outrage, possible legal action Among the issues were incredibly long lines that left some voters waiting more than five hours and an inefficient process that managed to take... Josh MoonOctober 30, 2020
National Today is the last day to vote absentee in person Some offices may close early due to Hurricane Zeta. Play it safe by going early. Brandon MoseleyOctober 29, 2020