Alabama Arise resources for the 2024 general election

The 2024 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 ! Alabamians will vote on numerous federal, state and local offices, including the president and vice president, U.S. House members and several state Supreme Court justices.

Are you registered to vote? Have you made a plan to vote in this year’s general election? Alabama Arise has information below about how voters can cast a ballot. We also share resources that could help if you face barriers to voting.

What you need to know for the election

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day (Nov. 5). If you’re a registered voter in line by 7 p.m., stay in line! You’ll be allowed to vote.
A valid photo ID is required to vote. Learn more about those requirements here.
Find your sample ballot (by county) here.
Check your registration and find your polling place here.
Registered voters may cast an absentee ballot if they expect to be absent from the county on Election Day or if they meet other criteria specified by state law. Learn more here.
The deadline for election managers to receive a mail-in request for an absentee ballot for the 2024 general election is Tuesday, Oct. 29. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot in person Thursday, Oct. 31. Absentee ballots must arrive at the election manager’s office by the close of business (but no later than 5 p.m.) on Monday, Nov. 4 (if hand-delivered) or by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 5 (if returned by mail). Learn more here.
Voters may vote for whomever they wish in the general election, regardless of which primary (if any) they participated in earlier this year.
You can find more information and resources on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website.

What to do if you face barriers to voting

If you face any intimidation, threats or other barriers to voting, trained volunteers are ready to help. You can call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotlines here:

English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
Arabic: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)