Did you know?
You might be able to vote before Election Day in Alabama.
Alabama doesn't have traditional "early voting," but eligible voters can vote absentee in person before Election Day.
In-person absentee voting is open now in most Alabama county courthouses — it's been open since September 9.
General Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Vote in-person absentee now if…
You expect to be out of your county on Election Day
Traveling? Away for work? A college student living outside the county? You qualify.
You have health challenges or a disability
If illness or a physical disability prevents you from getting to or accessing your polling place, you can vote absentee.
You're Working 10+ Hours on Election Day
If you're working a shift of 10 hours or more that overlaps with polling hours, you qualify.
You're caring for a family member
If you're the caregiver for a close family member confined to their home, you qualify.
You can vote absentee if...
- You are a student attending school outside the county where you permanently live.
- You are working as an election officer at a polling place other than your own.
- You are currently in jail or prison but have not been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude.
- You are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, or the spouse or dependent of a service member, or you are otherwise eligible to vote under the rules for military and overseas citizens.
Make a plan to vote absentee in person.
Don't wait until November to figure it out. Check absentee voting requirements and deadlines with your County Election Official.
This is our opportunity
When 619,000 Black voters participate, we don't just cast ballots.
We send a message:
Tuesday, Nov. 3 · Join the 619 at the polls
What's really at stake
Here's what's on the line.
A lot of the decisions that shape daily life in Black communities aren't made in Washington D.C. They're made close to home, by people elected to statewide office (like the Governor), the state legislature, school boards, and local governments. That's why showing up matters.
Affordability
Grocery prices, rent, gas, utilities, all of it keeps climbing while paychecks stay flat. Whether that gets addressed, through wages, taxes, or support for working families, comes down to the people we elect.
Healthcare
Access to a nearby hospital, coverage for basic care, and whether working families can afford to see a doctor all come down to decisions made by elected officials.
Jobs and Wages
Minimum wage laws, job training programs, and support for small businesses in our neighborhoods and rural communities are shaped by the people we vote for.
Housing
Whether rent stays affordable, whether neighborhoods get investment instead of neglect, and who has a say in how a community grows all trace back to elections.
Criminal Justice
Sentencing laws, how police departments are held accountable, and how the justice system treats people in our communities are set by lawmakers and judges we vote for or against.
Schools
Who sits on the school board decides how much funding local schools get, what kind of teachers get hired and kept, and whether kids have the resources they need to succeed.
Voting Itself
Even the rules about who can vote, how easy it is to register, and where polling places are located get decided by the people elected to write those laws.
None of this changes when we skip an election. It changes because we show up to one.
Every one of these areas is shaped by someone whose name was on a ballot, and whose seat was decided by who turned out.
What's on the ballot
The ballot shapes your everyday life.
In these elections, the people who decide what we pay, where we learn, and who speaks for us in Washington are all on the ballot.
Your utility bill
The Alabama Public Service Commission sets the rates you pay for power and gas. They're elected. They're on this ballot.
Your kids' school
School board members shape curriculum, budgets, and priorities. Local races decide who's in that room.
Who represents you in Congress
State legislators draw the district lines that decide whose communities get a real voice in Washington.
Your rent and housing
Local and state offices shape zoning, housing policy, and the affordability of your neighborhood.
From a fellow Alabamian
“I live in Alabama too, and I know many of us are feeling the pressure of rising costs and everyday challenges. I wanted to reach out personally because our community deserves to be heard. Our voice matters.”
Step one
Are you registered? Let's find out.
Enter your info and we'll connect you directly to Alabama's official voter registration portal.
Reach the 619 is a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative of One Alabama, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Show up together
I'll be there November 3.
Make it official. When you commit, we'll send you a reminder the week of the election — and you'll be part of the 619,000 voices this community is counting on.
Your pledge stays private. We won't share your name or contact info with any campaign or political party.