Alabama

Recent Changes to Alabama's Voting Laws

NOTE: Alabama requires preclearance by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under Section V of the Voting Rights Act before changes to it's voting laws can take effect. These changes have not been precleared by the DOJ.

Last year, Alabama paased a law requiring a photo ID to vote. The law is scheduled to take effect in the 2014. Acceptable ID’s (must contain a photo) include:

• Alabama driver’s license or state ID card;
• Any state or federal government issued valid ID;
• Valid U.S. passport;
• Valid government employee ID;
• Valid student or employee ID card issued by a college or university in the state;
• Valid U.S. military ID;
• Valid tribal ID card.  

If a voter does not have an ID, they must vote a provisional ballot or, if two election officials can identify the voter as an eligible voter and sign a sworn affidavit stating so, they may vote a regular ballot.

Also, the law requires a person to show proof of citizenship in order for new voter registrations.

FELN Guides

• Guide for Voter Registration Drives in Alabama (2012)

Alabama Elections website

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