This Year’s Primary Election Will Be March 5

February 14, 2024 Last Edit: July 21, 2024

There's a lot riding on the outcome of this year's election

Here’s what you need to know to vote in this year’s elections:

Primary election: Tuesday, March 5
Runoff election: Tuesday, April 16
General election: Tuesday, Nov. 5

The deadline to register to vote in the primary is Feb. 19. The deadline to register to vote in the April runoff election is April 1, and the deadline to vote in November is Oct. 21.

Absentee Voting

Absentee voting is only available for voters who meet eligibility requirements. The ballot request deadline for primary is Feb. 27; for the runoff, April 9; and for the General Election, Oct. 29.

All absentee ballots must be received by noon on election day.

Polling Hours

Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Click here to find your polling place.

Topics:

Elections

State:

Alabama

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