From Alabama's official election information, last reviewed Jul 25, 2026. VoteU is an independent nonpartisan project, not a government site, so confirm anything time-critical on the official page below.
| Election day | Nov 3, 2026 (57 days away) |
|---|---|
| Register to vote by | Oct 19, 2026 (42 days away) |
| Request an absentee ballot by | Oct 27, 2026 (50 days away) |
The absentee date above is the deadline to request a ballot. The deadline to return a completed ballot is set separately by Alabama and is not tracked here. See how to request an absentee ballot as a student.
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Open Governor and U.S. Senate seats. Register by Oct 19; absentee applications must reach your election manager by Oct 27 by mail (Oct 29 in person). Absentee voting requires an approved excuse. Being enrolled at an out-of-county college qualifies.
Alabama is flagged in VoteU's dataset as generally allowing students to register at their campus address. Confirm your own situation on the official page above.