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VOTER TURNOUT 18-29 |
17.80% | 47.70% | 35.10% | 50.50% | 23.20% | Frey* | |
VOTER TURNOUT 18-19 |
– | – | – | 41% | – | CIRCLE* | |
REGISTRATION RATE 18-24 |
37.40% | 55.20% | 48.20% | 50.60% | 43.40% | Census* | |
VOTER TURNOUT 18-24 |
16.10% | 41.40% | 28.30% | 44.90% | 18.70% | Census* | |
YOUTH AND THE VOTE
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ALABAMA
18.70%
YOUTH TURNOUT
Ages 18-24 (Census)
ALABAMA YOUTH VOTE
2026
ELECTION DAY
November 3, 2026
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
October 19, 2026
Alabama voters can prepare for the General Election by checking their registration, reviewing their sample ballot, researching candidates, and confirming their polling location.
VOTER IDENTIFICATION
Alabama generally requires an approved photo ID to vote. Review the state’s identification requirements before Election Day.
ABSENTEE VOTING
Eligible voters may vote absentee if they meet Alabama’s requirements. Check the official website for application and ballot-return deadlines.
OFFICIAL RESOURCES
Election information: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes
Registration: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote
2024
TOP STRATEGIES/INITIATIVES TO INCREASE REGISTRATION & TURNOUT
Statewide Policies and Resources
- Alabama’s Official Election Center
- Online registration. Absentee ballots can be used due to “physical illness or infirmity”– must have two witnesses or be notarized.
- State ID rules and helpline for Alabama.
- Photo ID required to vote in Alabama. Photo ID guide.
- Alabama: Election deadlines, dates, and rules
High school Initiatives
- Voter registration at 18.
- Students who are at least 16 can volunteer to serve as unpaid poll workers.
College and University initiatives
- 9 campuses participated in ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, including:
- University of Alabama Huntsville increased voter turnout to 70.7%.
- University of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University increased turnout by 17.1% to 61%; their 2022 goal is to “institutionalize voter registration, voter education, and voter turnout indefinitely throughout AAMU’s campus.”
- Andrew Goodman Foundation is partnering with the University of Alabama on My Vote Everywhere.
- University Academy of Hair Design voting information site.
- Alabama Campus Voter Guide
