2026 Alabama Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Alabama, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Alabama

NOV03

2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting: Not offered statewide; Alabama does not offer early in-person voting; all early voting is done via absentee ballot in person at the courthouse.

Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)

Voter registration deadline: October 19, 2026; Voter registration closes 15 days before an election; Alabama has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required): October 29, 2026; Alabama requires an excuse to vote absentee and applications must be received by the absentee election manager no later than 5 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return: Must be received by November 3, 2026; Absentee ballots must be received by the county absentee election manager by the close of business on the day before Election Day (postmarks do not count).

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Alabama's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow detailsHide details
Congressional Districts 3, 4, and 5; statewide U.S. Senate
In-person early voting
Not offered statewide
Alabama does not offer early in-person voting; all early voting is done via absentee ballot in person at the courthouse.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
May 4, 2026
Voter registration closes 15 days before an election; Alabama has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
May 14, 2026
Alabama requires an excuse to vote absentee and applications must be received by the absentee election manager no later than 5 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by May 19, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county absentee election manager by the close of business on the day before Election Day (postmarks do not count).
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Primary Runoff · CompletedShow detailsHide details
If required
In-person early voting
Not offered statewide
Alabama does not offer early in-person voting; all early voting is done via absentee ballot in person at the courthouse.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
June 1, 2026
Voter registration closes 15 days before an election; Alabama has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
June 11, 2026
Alabama requires an excuse to vote absentee and applications must be received by the absentee election manager no later than 5 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by June 16, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county absentee election manager by the close of business on the day before Election Day (postmarks do not count).
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow detailsHide details
Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7
In-person early voting
Not offered statewide
Alabama does not offer early in-person voting; all early voting is done via absentee ballot in person at the courthouse.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
July 27, 2026
Voter registration closes 15 days before an election; Alabama has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
August 6, 2026
Alabama requires an excuse to vote absentee and applications must be received by the absentee election manager no later than 5 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by August 11, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county absentee election manager by the close of business on the day before Election Day (postmarks do not count).
22 days away
General Election
NOV03
2026Tuesday
In-person early voting
Not offered statewide
Alabama does not offer early in-person voting; all early voting is done via absentee ballot in person at the courthouse.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 19, 2026
Voter registration closes 15 days before an election; Alabama has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
October 29, 2026
Alabama requires an excuse to vote absentee and applications must be received by the absentee election manager no later than 5 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county absentee election manager by the close of business on the day before Election Day (postmarks do not count).

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