The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Monday, Oct. 19, Secretary of State Wes Allen said in a release Oct. 5.
Voters can register online at sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote, or deliver a paper registration form in person or by mail to the county Board of Registrars. Registration status can be checked at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/VoterView.
To vote in Alabama, a person must be a U.S. citizen, live in Alabama and be at least 18 on or before Election Day, and must not be barred from voting by a disqualifying felony conviction or have been judged “mentally incompetent” by a court.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters must show valid photo identification at the polls or when voting by absentee ballot.
Questions go to the Secretary of State’s Elections Division at 334-242-7210 or to the county Board of Registrars.
