Absentee ballot application deadline May 12th

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the county absentee election manager by close of business on the day before the election, May 18, 2026. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received no later than noon on Election Day, May 19, 2026.

It is recommended to mail in your absentee ballot application and absentee ballots at least two weeks before the deadline for county absentee election managers to receive them.

Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification before voting at their polling place or by absentee ballot.

For more information on absentee voting in Alabama or to download an absentee ballot application, visit www.AlabamaVotes.gov. 

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.