Montgomery, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has issued a reminder to voters that the deadline for county absentee election managers to receive mail-in absentee ballot applications is approaching. Applications must be received by Tuesday, October 29, 2024, and the deadline for returning an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, October 31, 2024.
For voters returning absentee ballots in person, the county absentee election manager must receive the ballots by the close of business on November 4, 2024, the day before the election. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received no later than noon on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
“Absentee voting is a vital component of the election process. That is why I advocated for legislation like SB1, which provides Alabama voters with strong protection against activists who profit from the absentee elections process,” said Secretary Allen.
The United States Postal Service has recently announced changes to mail delivery times. Voters are encouraged to mail absentee ballot applications and ballots at least two weeks before the deadline to ensure timely delivery. More details can be found here.
Voters are reminded to present a valid form of photo identification before voting at the polls or by absentee ballot. For more information on absentee voting, or to request an absentee ballot application, visit www.AlabamaVotes.gov.
For additional details about absentee election procedures, contact the county absentee election manager using this link, or review the 2024 Election Administration Calendar. Information on voter ID requirements is available here.
