League of Women Voters of Alabama
The LWVAL is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights, build grassroots power in our communities, drive policy change on the challenges facing Alabama and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.
** Attention Alabama Voters **
The General Election is
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
On Tuesday, November 3, Alabama voters will go to their polling places and cast their votes for the top elected offices in our state government. The offices on the ballot will include governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor and all 35 state senators and 105 state house representatives. Alabama will be electing one U.S. Senator and all seven of its U.S. Congressional Representatives.
All Alabama voters should be actively making their voting plan.
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Check your voter registration and polling place.
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Confirm you have a valid photo ID.
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Decide if you will vote in person or by absentee ballot.
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Confirm you have transportation to your polling place on election day.
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Know what is on your ballot. Research elections, candidates, and ballot measures.
How do I research what is on my ballot?
You may certainly visit the Alabama Secretary of State's website and view sample ballots by county, but your county may be split into multiple districts. The League recommends visiting Vote411 where you can enter your specific address and see what races and candidates are on your November 3 ballot.
Important Deadlines for the November 3 General Election
Monday, October 19 — Voter Registration Deadline
October 19 is the last day to register to vote for the November 3 election.
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Paper voter registration applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.
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Online voter registration applications may be submitted until midnight.
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Voters who have moved, changed their name, or otherwise need to update their registration should make those changes by the deadline.
Tuesday, October 27 — Absentee Ballot Application Deadline for Mail
This is the last day an absentee ballot application can be received by mail for the November 3 election.
Thursday, October 29 — Absentee Ballot Application Deadline for Hand Delivery
This is the last day an absentee ballot application may be returned by hand.
Monday, November 2 — Absentee Ballot Return Deadline for Hand Delivery
Absentee ballots returned by hand must be received by the appropriate deadline on November 2.
Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day
Alabama voters will go to the polls to cast their ballots in the General Election.
For absentee voters returning their ballots by mail, ballots must be received by noon on Tuesday, November 3.
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LWVAL News and Upcoming Events
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Virtual Event
Powering the Cloud in the Deep South:
Water, Energy and Community Impact
April 21, 2026 6 pm CT
For Earth Day 2026, join the Leagues of Women Voters of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee for our Good Trouble Tuesday virtual educational forum that focuses on the rapid growth of data centers across the Southeastern United States.
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Virtual Event
The Power of the People: Understanding Citizen Ballot Initiatives
6:30 Thursday, February 26, 2026
HB14, legislation proposed by Representative Marilyn Lands, could give Alabamians the power to directly propose laws through constitutional amendments proposed by citizens. Learn why this potential change matters for the future of democracy in our state.
Virtual Event
Freedom and Fairness:
Parole Boards and Prison Labor in The Deep South
** TONIGHT ** 6 pm, Tuesday February 17, 2025
Join the state leagues of Alabama and Georgia for a community conversation on how pardons and parole boards operate and the role of prison labor in their state's systems. We will examine who holds the decision-making power, how it varies between the two states and what it means for justice, rehabilitation, and families.