US midterm elections 2026: Alabama voter registration, check details to register before the November 3 voting date

As the midterm elections in Alabama are scheduled on November 3, Alabama residents must register to vote by October 19. Residents can register online or fill out a paper form and submit it by mail or in person. The eligible candidate has to have the eligibility criteria and also provide the required information. The above deadline applies to online, mail, and in-person registration.

According to the Alabama Secretary of State, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a US citizen.
• Reside in Alabama.
• Be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day.
• Not have a disqualifying felony conviction, unless voting rights have been restored.
• Not have been declared mentally incompetent by a court of law.

If the person meets these eligibility criteria, the person should have a valid Alabama Driver's License or a valid Alabama Non-Driver's Identification card. This has to be submitted an Electronic Voter Registration Application. Then the person can click on the ‘begin the application process.' Eligible residents must make sure that they register through the Alabama Secretary of State's official website.

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After that, the person need to enter the requested information, including your date of birth and identification number. The resident must follow the instructions on the screen and review your answers.

Submitting an application does not automatically register you to vote. Your county Board of Registrars must review and approve it.

What if you do not have an Alabama driver's license?

A person without a valid Alabama driver's license or state ID can register using a paper form. So, the resident have to download the Alabama mail-in voter registration form, fill it out, print and sign it, and submit it to your county Board of Registrars.

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How to check your voter registration status

After applying, voters can check their registration status through the state's online voter information tool. Once the application is approved, the county Board of Registrars will mail a voter identification card.