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Are you hearing a lot about “making a voting plan?”

 

We’re in the middle of a pandemic.

We’re facing a big election.

It would be smart to make a plan!

Let’s lay out some critical steps and resources that will help you do that:

--First Step: Register to Vote

• In Alabama the last day to register (and update info) is October 19th.
• Visit AlabamaVotes.Gov 
• Watch our video about registering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8yaImJI95A
  

--Voting in person on Election Day

• Know your polling place. Check your registration.
• Visit MyInfo.AlabamaVotes.Gov
• Bring valid photo ID, wear your mask, bring your own black pen.

Note: even if someone is coughing, running a fever, and not wearing a mask – they will still be allowed inside to vote. Please be considerate of your neighbors and your poll workers. Follow the recommending masking and social distancing guidance.

 

--Voting Absentee:

Any registered AL voter can vote absentee. If you’re voting absentee due to COVID-19, select option #2.

-Voting in person absentee:

• You can head to your absentee election manager’s office and request an absentee ballot in person.
• Find the office here: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup/absentee-election-manager
• You can vote in-person absentee until October 29th.
• Many have said it’s quick and easy, and you even get an “I Voted” sticker.

 

-Voting absentee by mail/dropoff:

• Apply for an absentee ballot. Instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mn1Y88_wIA
• The absentee election manager will mail your ballot to your mailing address.
• Complete the ballot, have it witnessed by a notary OR by 2 people over 18.
• Instructions for completing/returning an absentee ballot: https://youtu.be/8cDiRlrHM0w
• If you are returning your ballot by mail, we recommend mailing it NO LATER than October 22. Ballots require $1.20 in postage.
• You can return your ballot in person at the absentee election manager’s office until close-of-business November 2.