Threat Tier: 5 — LOW Last Researched: July 1, 2026

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Recent Developments (Entry Point for Updates)

• June 29, 2026: SCOTUS ruled in RNC v. Watson that states may count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but arriving after. Alabama does not currently have a grace period, but the ruling preserves the option for future legislation.
• 2025–2026: Secretary of State Wes Allen pursued aggressive voter roll maintenance, including cross-state data matching and noncitizen voter purges. Civil rights groups have challenged the purge methodology as error-prone and disproportionately affecting naturalized citizens.
• 2024: Alabama implemented in-person early voting for the first time, following legislation signed by Gov. Ivey in 2023.

State Threat Profile

Alabama is a Republican trifecta with solid conservative control of all statewide offices and the legislature. The primary election integrity risk is not partisan interference but aggressive voter roll maintenance that may sweep up eligible voters — particularly naturalized citizens and voters with common names flagged by cross-state matching databases. Rural voters face USPS delays that can affect absentee ballot delivery. Alabama’s recent adoption of early voting partially mitigates Election Day bottlenecks, but implementation is still new and uneven across counties. No competitive federal races are expected in 2026, which reduces partisan mobilization pressure but also reduces election protection resources and media scrutiny.

Key Officials

• Governor: Kay Ivey (R) — signed early voting legislation; has not engaged significantly on federal election disputes
• Secretary of State: Wes Allen (R) — aggressive voter roll maintenance; led noncitizen voter purge efforts; chief election administrator
• Attorney General: Steve Marshall (R) — joined multi-state legal actions supporting restrictive voting measures

Voter Defense Basics

For Every Voter

1. Verify your registration now — Alabama’s aggressive roll maintenance means you should check your status before every election.

→ https://myinfo.alabamavotes.com/voterview

1. Know your ID requirements — Alabama requires photo voter ID at the polls. Accepted forms: Alabama driver’s license, Alabama nondriver ID, federal or state government ID, US passport, military ID, tribal ID, or Alabama-issued free voter ID card. Free voter ID cards are available from the Board of Registrars in your county.

1. Early voting — Alabama now offers in-person early voting. Check your county Board of Registrars for dates, locations, and hours, as these vary by county.

1. Absentee voting — Alabama allows no-excuse absentee voting. Photo ID is required with your absentee application. Request your ballot early and return it well before Election Day.

→ Mail your ballot at least 10 days before Election Day to account for USPS delays in rural areas. → Absentee ballots must be received by noon on Election Day.

1. If your name does not appear on the poll book, demand a provisional ballot. You have the right to cast one under federal law (HAVA). Call 866-OUR-VOTE immediately.

1. Save these numbers before Election Day: