Can i vote by mail in alabama
In Alabama, voters can request an absentee ballot by mail, but the process has some specific requirements and deadlines. Here's what you need to know:
Who can vote by mail in Alabama?
Any registered voter in Alabama can request an absentee ballot by mail. However, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be 65 years of age or older
- Be physically incapacitated
- Be mentally incapacitated
- Be absent from the county on election day
- Be confined to a jail or prison
- Be a student or a member of the military or their spouse or dependent
How to request an absentee ballot by mail in Alabama:
- Fill out the Absentee Ballot Application (Form AB-1) and sign it in front of a notary public or a witness who is a registered voter in Alabama.
- Mail the completed application to your county's absentee election manager. You can find the contact information for your county's absentee election manager on the Alabama Secretary of State's website.
- The absentee election manager will send you an absentee ballot application (Form AB-2) and an absentee ballot (Form AB-3) if your application is approved.
Deadlines:
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is 5:00 p.m. on the 5th day before the election.
- The deadline to return your completed absentee ballot is 5:00 p.m. on election day.
Important notes:
- You can only vote by mail if you meet one of the above criteria or if you are a student or a member of the military or their spouse or dependent.
- If you are a first-time absentee voter, you will need to provide identification with your absentee ballot application.
- If you are unable to sign your absentee ballot application, you can have a witness sign it for you.
For more information on voting by mail in Alabama, you can visit the Alabama Secretary of State's website or contact your county's absentee election manager.