MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced arrests and criminal charges involving three individuals accused of voting violations in Alabama elections. The Secretary of State’s Office also issued a reminder of upcoming absentee voting deadlines for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
According to Allen’s office, two individuals have been arrested on federal charges involving allegations of voting by noncitizens, while a third individual has been indicted following allegations of voting in both Alabama and North Carolina during the November 2024 General Election.
Staciann Pollion Davis, 42, was arrested on federal charges of voting as a noncitizen in the November 2024 General Election in Clarke County, Alabama.
Silvia Delgado Phelps, 78, was also arrested on federal charges related to allegations of voting as a noncitizen in multiple elections in Baldwin County, Alabama.
In a separate case, Forrest Scott Woody, a North Carolina resident, was indicted on charges related to allegedly voting more than once in the 2024 General Election. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Woody is accused of casting ballots in both Calhoun County, Alabama, and Henderson County, North Carolina.
The allegations remain subject to the judicial process, and the individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
“Alabamians deserve fair, secure, and transparent elections. My Office takes election integrity very seriously, and I am proud of the steps we have taken to identify potential instances of voter fraud in our State,” Allen said.
Allen stated that his office will continue coordinating with federal and state law enforcement agencies in investigating potential election law violations.
The Secretary of State acknowledged the involvement of the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern and Southern Districts of Alabama, federal law enforcement agencies and staff members from his office in the investigations and prosecutions.
Absentee Voting Deadlines for November 3 Election
In a separate announcement, Allen reminded Alabama voters of approaching absentee voting deadlines for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
The deadlines are as follows:
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Tuesday, October 27: Deadline for county absentee election managers to receive absentee ballot applications submitted by mail.
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Thursday, October 29: Deadline to submit an absentee ballot application in person.
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Monday, November 2: Deadline for absentee ballots returned in person to be received by the county absentee election manager before the close of business.
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Tuesday, November 3: Deadline for absentee ballots returned by mail to be received by noon on Election Day.
The Secretary of State’s Office recommends mailing absentee ballot applications and completed absentee ballots at least two weeks before their respective deadlines to allow sufficient delivery time.
Under Alabama law, voters must meet at least one qualifying condition to vote by absentee ballot and must identify that reason on their application.
Voters are also required to provide an acceptable form of photo identification when voting at their polling place or applying for an absentee ballot, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
Information about absentee voting eligibility, qualifying reasons and application procedures is available through the Alabama Secretary of State’s absentee voting website.
Additional election information, including absentee ballot applications and voter resources, is available at www.AlabamaVotes.gov.
The General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
