Friday, October 9, 2020

Voting In-Person Absentee in Alabama

Voting In-Person Absentee is the easiest way to vote in the 2020 election in Alabama.

1. Find your absentee voting location (usually your county courthouse) at:
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup/absentee-election-manager


2. Head to your county courthouse or absentee election manager's office. Bring your valid state-issued photo ID. Wear a mask!

3. Ask for an absentee ballot application. Fill it out. Check the box "I have a physical illness or infirmity which prevents my attendance at the polls" if you are voting absentee due to COVID-19 concerns.

4. Hand in completed application with your photo ID. Once your application is approved, you will be handed your ballot.

5. Mark your ballot!

6. Put your completed ballot in the secrecy envelope and then put the secrecy envelope inside the outer envelope.

7. Write your address on the outer envelope.

8. Check the box "I am physically incapacitated and will not be able to vote in person on election day." if you are voting absentee due to COVID-19 concerns.

9. Sign the outer envelope in front of a notary or 2 witnesses. Witnesses can be office employees.

10. Have the notary or 2 witnesses sign the outer envelope.

11. Ask the clerk to see if everything is in order.

12. If you need help call the Voter Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683). #VOTE