Voting in Alabama
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Alabama voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Everett Wess · Democrat
- Barry Moore · Republican
Governor
- Doug Jones · Democrat
- Tommy Tuberville · Republican
Source: Alabama Secretary of State, 2026 General Election Sample Ballot, Jefferson County. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Monday, Oct. 19 (online at alabamavotes.gov with an Alabama driver license or non-driver ID, or by paper application).
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
No in-person early voting. Voters who qualify for an absentee ballot may apply and vote absentee in person at the county Absentee Election Manager's office.
Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required), such as being out of the county, illness or disability, or working a 10-hour or longer shift during poll hours.
Request by: Application by mail must be received by Tuesday, Oct. 27 (7 days before). Application by hand must be received by Thursday, Oct. 29 (5 days before).
Return by: By mail: must be received by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 3. By hand: must be delivered to the Absentee Election Manager by close of business (no later than 5 p.m.) on Monday, Nov. 2.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required: Alabama driver license or non-driver ID (not expired more than 60 days), free Alabama Photo Voter ID, U.S. passport, military ID, Alabama college or university student or employee ID, tribal ID, and others. Without ID, a voter may vote a provisional ballot or be identified by two election officials.
Note: Dates taken from the official 2026 Alabama Voter Guide (PDF).
From the Alabama Secretary of State, Elections Division and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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