The 2022 Election is Alabama's next chance to vote. This statewide election will determine seats for local, state, and federal positions.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Primary Election
- First day to apply for absentee ballot: March 30, 2022
- Voter registration deadline for primaries: May 9, 2022
- Last day to apply for absentee ballot by mail: May 17, 2022
- Last day to apply for absentee ballot in person: May 19, 2022
- Last day to hand-deliver absentee ballot: May 23, 2022
- Primaries: May 24, 2022
Primary Run-Off
- Voter registration deadline for run-offs: June 6, 2022
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Last day to apply for absentee ballot by mail: June 14, 2022
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Last day to apply for absentee ballot in person: June 16, 2022
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Last day to hand-deliver absentee ballot: June 17, 2022
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Last day for mailed absentee ballots to be received: June 21, 2022 by 12 p.m.
- Run-off: June 21, 2022
General
- Voter registration deadline for general election: October 24, 2022
- Last day to apply for absentee ballot by mail: November 1, 2022
- Last day to apply for absentee ballot in person: November 3, 2022
- Last day to hand-deliver absentee ballot: November 7, 2022
- Election Day: November 8, 2022
Election Protection
Call the Election Protection's hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) with any voting questions or issues.
- Call 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) for Arabic language assistance.
- Learn more: https://www.aaiusa.org/yalla_vote
- Call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) for Spanish language assistance.
- Learn more: http://veyvota.yaeshora.info/about?id=0003
- Call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) for Asian language voting help.
- Learn more: https://advancingjustice-aajc.org/hotline
- Call 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683) for American Sign Language voting help.
- Learn more: https://www.nad.org
Voter Guide FAQ
Election dates
Voter registration
- Where can I register to vote or upate my voter registration online?
- Where can I check the status of my voter registration?
Voter ID
- What photo ID is accepted at the polls in Alabama?
- Where can I get a free photo voter ID from the Secretary of State?
Absentee voting
Polling location
- Where is my polling place? (Note: Be sure to check your location before you go to vote. Polling places are subject to change.)
Ballot
Community resources
Page last revised: May 4, 2022