Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians to Register to Vote Ahead of November 3 General Election

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Voters of Photo ID Requirements Ahead of Upcoming Elections

Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Voters of Photo ID Requirements Ahead of Upcoming Elections | Alabama Secretary of State Skip to main content Braille Voter Guide Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Voters of Photo ID Requirements Ahead of Upcoming Elections Please email [email protected] to be subscribed to our mailing list. Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is reminding voters of the State’s photo identification requirements to ensure a smooth and efficient voting process on Election Day. “My record on photo voter identification requirements is very clear. I have worked hard to ensure that Alabama has some of the most airtight voter ID laws in the nation, and I am proud of the work our State has done to limit voter fraud and protect the integrity of our elections,” Allen said. “Strict enforcement of photo voter ID laws are a commonsense way to help guarantee that Alabama elections remain secure, transparent, and accountable.” Alabama Code Section 17-9-30 requires all voters to present a valid form of photo identification before casting a ballot. Key requirements: Voter Registration Required: Individuals must be registered to vote in Alabama prior to Election Day. Voter registration deadlines are established by law and must be met to participate in an election. Photo ID Required: A valid photo ID is required when voting in person. Acceptable forms of photo identification include those issued by a government entity and must be current and recognizable:Valid Driver's License (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days) Valid Non-driver ID (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days) Valid Alabama Photo Voter ID Valid State Issued ID (Alabama or any other state)Valid AL Department of Corrections Release- Temporary ID (Photo Required) Valid AL Movement/Booking Sheet from Prison/Jail System (Photo Required) Valid Pistol Permit (Photo Required) Valid Federal Issued ID Valid US Passport Valid Employee ID from Federal Government, State of Alabama, County Government, Municipality, Board, Authority, or other entity of this state Valid student or employee ID from a college or university in the State of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools) Valid Military ID Valid Tribal ID No Digital IDs: Digital driver licenses or other electronic forms of identification are not accepted for voting purposes. Voters must present a physical form of photo ID. No Foreign National IDs for Voting: Alabama law does not permit the use of driver licenses or identification cards issued to foreign nationals for voting purposes, even if issued by the State of Alabama. Individuals who later become United States citizens must present a form of identification that is valid for voting under Alabama law. This may require obtaining a new ID, using another acceptable form of photo identification, or, if necessary, obtaining an Alabama Free Photo Voter ID. These requirements are longstanding and are intended to maintain the integrity of Alabama’s elections while ensuring that eligible voters can participate. Voters who do not possess a valid photo ID may obtain a free Alabama Photo Voter ID card through their local Board of Registrars or the Secretary of State. Voters who need a photo ID may request an Alabama Photo Voter ID even up to or on election day if they are properly registered to vote. For more information, including a brief informational video from Secretary of State Wes Allen regarding Alabama’s voter ID requirements and a downloadable Photo Voter ID application, please visit the Alabama Secretary of State’s website: Photo Voter ID | Alabama Secretary of State or contact your local election officials. Wes Allen is Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama’s Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov. ### *Secretary of State Wes Allen’s official photograph: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/inline-images/AllenBioHighRes.jpg P.O. Box 5616 Montgomery, AL 36103-5616 Phone: (334) 242-7200 Fax: (334) 242-4993

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Announces Unofficial Primary Election Results are Available on AlabamaVotes.gov

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is announcing that the unofficial election results from every Alabama county for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election were posted on the Secretary of State’s website at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Alabama voters received timely unofficial election results as evidence of a secure, transparent, and accountable election,” Secretary Allen explained. “I want to thank our local election officials for conducting election night reporting and helping us to ensure timely delivery of unofficial election results to Alabama voters.” Secretary Allen extends his gratitude to Alabama’s local election officials for their hard work in the administration of yesterday’s election. “Yesterday, Alabama’s probate judges, circuit clerks, sheriffs, boards of registrars, and poll workers dedicated countless hours to administering our May 19 Primary Election,” Allen said. “Thanks to the hard work of Alabama’s local election officials and my team in the Secretary of State’s Office, yesterday’s election was administered with security, transparency, and accountability as top priorities.” The unofficial results of the May 19, 2026 Primary Election may be found here: https://www2.alabamavotes.gov/electionNight/statewideResultsByContest.aspx?ecode=1001290. Wes Allen is Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama’s Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov. ### *Secretary of State Wes Allen’s official photograph: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/inline-images/AllenBioHighRes.jpg P.O. Box 5616 Montgomery, AL 36103-5616 Phone: (334) 242-7200 Fax: (334) 242-4993

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians to Register to Vote Before the August 11 Special Primary Election

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is reminding Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the August 11 Special Primary Election is Monday, July 27, 2026. “I encourage all eligible Alabamians living in congressional districts 1, 2, 6, or 7 to register to vote or verify their voter registration status on AlabamaVotes.gov ahead of the August 11 Special Primary Election,” Allen said. “I also want to thank Alabama’s dedicated local election officials for their hard work preparing for this election.” Electronic voter registration may be completed by visiting https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote. A paper voter registration form may be delivered in person or by mail to your local Board of Registrars. To be eligible to vote in Alabama, one must be a citizen of the United States, reside in Alabama, and be at least 18 years old on or before election day. One must not be barred from voting due to a disqualifying felony conviction or have been judged “mentally incompetent” by a court of law. On Election Day, polls will be open 7 am to 7 pm. Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification when voting at their polling place or by absentee ballot. Cumulative unofficial election results will be posted on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. For questions about registering to vote in Alabama, please call the Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s office at 334-242-7210 or your local county Board of Registrars. Alabama’s congressional district map may be found here: https://alabamaredistrictingplans-algeohub.hub.arcgis.com/. Voters can verify which congressional district they reside in using the Secretary of State’s website: https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/VoterView. Wes Allen is Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama’s Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov.

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians to Register to Vote Ahead of November 3 General Election

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