March 16, 2020 •
Alabama Secretary of State Seeks Postponement of March 31 Runoffs

Alabama State Capitol Building
Citing concern for the health and well-being of the citizens, Secretary of State John Merrill is urging the state’s March 31 runoff elections be postponed. In a statement over the weekend, Merrill requested an emergency opinion on whether the Governor’s […]
Citing concern for the health and well-being of the citizens, Secretary of State John Merrill is urging the state’s March 31 runoff elections be postponed.
In a statement over the weekend, Merrill requested an emergency opinion on whether the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency would authorize this postponement.
Merrill also stated there is no provision or process in Alabama’s Code or Constitution allowing changes to election dates after being set.
May 20, 2016 •
Alabama Launches Voter Registration App
On May 19, Secretary of State John Merrill launched a Vote for Alabama app, available to all iPhones and Androids. The app enables all Alabamians to register to vote and locate relevant election information. Voters now have the ability to […]
On May 19, Secretary of State John Merrill launched a Vote for Alabama app, available to all iPhones and Androids.
The app enables all Alabamians to register to vote and locate relevant election information. Voters now have the ability to register to vote on the Secretary of State’s website and via the new app, along with traditional registration methods.
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