How to register to vote in Alabama

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Alabama will hold primary runoff elections for U.S. Senate and for the 5th Congressional District on June 16, as well as a special U.S. House primary election on Aug. 11 for voters in four other congressional districts: the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th.

The voter registration deadline is 15 days prior to those election days.

Key links

General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for May 19 primary election

Online Register by Monday, May 4
By mail Postmarked by Monday, May 4
In person Register by Monday, May 4

Last updated May 27, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.