Secretary of State Beth Chapman said today that as predicted, about 20% of Alabama’s voter’s turned out to the polls yesterday for the Special Constitutional Amendment Election. Secretary Chapman had predicted around 20-21% turnout by looking at the numbers in past special constitutional amendment elections. “While we do wish that number would have been higher,
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Chapman Reminds Voters to Head to Polls Tomorrow
Secretary of State Beth Chapman wants to remind voters of the importance of going to the polls tomorrow, September 18th for the Special Constitutional Amendment Election. “Most people think that you just go vote in November,” Secretary Chapman said. “However, ballot measures such as these have a great impact on how our state government works and
Secretary of State Chapman Participates in Discussion on Veterans and Voting
Secretary of State Beth Chapman is the only Secretary of State chosen among a group of elections officials from around the country who will participate in a roundtable discussion on best practices for veterans voting. The event, held Thursday in Washington DC, is sponsored by the Election Assistance Commission. Secretary Chapman was chosen to participate
Chapman: September is National Voter Registration Month
Secretary of State Beth Chapman today joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in reminding citizens that September is National Voter Registration Month. Chapman and her staff are working with election officials across Alabama to make eligible voters aware of registration deadlines and requirements for the November 6 general election,
Chapman: Municipal Elections to be held Tuesday
Secretary of State Beth Chapman encourages everyone to cast their ballots on Tuesday, August 28th in many municipalities across Alabama. The polling hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide. “I encourage everyone who is able to vote do so,” said Chapman. “Whether we are electing someone to occupy offices at City Hall or the
Chapman: Municipal Absentee Ballot Deadline Approaches
Voters wishing to cast an absentee ballot for the municipal elections on August 28th must apply for their ballot by Thursday, August 23rd. A voter may cast an absentee ballot if: 1) he or she will be absent from the county on election day; 2) is ill or has a physical infirmity that prevents a
Secretary of State Alerts Voters to Re-registration Hoax
Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced today that there have been untrue reports on Facebook posts and also email messages regarding the need to “re-register” to vote in the upcoming election. The emails and posts generally state that if you have not voted in an election since 2008, you must re-register to vote 30 days
Chapman: Municipal and Special Election Deadlines Approach
Secretary of State Beth Chapman wants to remind voters about the closing dates for registering to vote for the upcoming municipal and special elections. For the upcoming municipal elections that will be held on August 28, 2012, the deadline for voter registration is Friday, August 17, 2012. For the special statewide election on September 18,
Chapman Presides at National Meeting of Secretaries of State
Secretary of State Beth Chapman will travel to the summer meeting of the National Association of Secretaries of State this week in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Secretary Chapman currently serves as president of the organization and will spearhead the conference activities. The Secretaries will discuss topics relating to business identity theft and important issues regarding
Chapman: Important Voter Registration Information
While Alabama citizens can register to vote at their local board of registrars, under federal law they can also fill out and submit voter registration forms at all state and/or county offices that provide public assistance. In Alabama, public assistance offices, such as Medicaid, WIC, and DHR, must distribute voter registration forms, provide assistance in