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 trip to the polling place; 3) is a registered Alabama voter living outside the county including but not limited to, members of the armed forces or a spouse or dependent of such a person, or a U.S. citizen residing overseas, or a student at an educational institution located outside of their county of residence; 4) is an appointed election officer or poll watcher at a polling place other than his or her regular polling place; or 5) works a required shift of ten hours or more that coincides with polling hours.
“We encourage everyone who is eligible to vote to do so in all elections, whether it is for those positions in city hall or the halls of Congress,” said Secretary of State Beth Chapman.
To obtain an application for an absentee ballot, visit www.alabamavotes.gov. For additional information regarding absentee voting in your municipality, contact your city clerk.