Alabama mail in ballot covid

As of 2021, Alabama does not have a universal mail-in voting system in place. However, the state does offer absentee voting for eligible voters who are unable to vote in person due to certain circumstances, including illness or disability.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabama has taken steps to make it easier for voters to cast their ballots safely and securely. Here are some key measures the state has implemented:

  1. Expanded absentee voting: In 2020, Alabama expanded its absentee voting laws to allow voters to request an absentee ballot for any reason, not just for those who are physically unable to vote in person.
  2. Online absentee ballot request: The Alabama Secretary of State's office has created an online portal where voters can request an absentee ballot. This allows voters to request a ballot from the comfort of their own homes, reducing the need to visit a polling station.
  3. Mail-in absentee ballots: Absentee ballots are mailed to voters who request them, and voters can return them by mail or in person.
  4. In-person absentee voting: In some counties, voters can also cast their absentee ballots in person at designated locations.
  5. Voting by mail: In 2020, Alabama conducted a pilot program for voting by mail in several counties. While this program is not currently in place, it may be reinstated in the future.

To request an absentee ballot in Alabama, voters must:

  1. Be a registered voter in Alabama
  2. Be unable to vote in person due to illness, disability, or other circumstances
  3. Submit a written request for an absentee ballot to the county probate judge or election manager

Voters can request an absentee ballot by:

  1. Filling out the online absentee ballot request form on the Alabama Secretary of State's website
  2. Downloading and completing the absentee ballot request form from the Alabama Secretary of State's website
  3. Contacting their local election office to request an absentee ballot

It's important to note that Alabama has specific requirements and deadlines for requesting and returning absentee ballots. Voters should check with their local election office for more information on the process and any specific requirements.