May 4 is the last day to register to vote before the May 19 major party primaries

Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is reminding Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the May 19, 2026 Primary Election is Monday, May 4, 2026.

"The right of eligible United States citizens to vote in fair and secure elections is one of the hallmarks of our constitutional republic," Allen said. "I encourage all eligible Alabamians to register to vote or verify their voter registration status on AlabamaVotes.gov ahead of the May 19 Primary Election."

Electronic voter registration may be completed by visiting https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote. A paper voter registration form may be delivered in person or by mail to your local Board of Registrars.

To be eligible to vote in Alabama, one must be a citizen of the United States, reside in Alabama, and be 18 years old on or before election day. One must not be barred from voting due to a disqualifying felony conviction or have been judged "mentally incompetent" by a court of law.

On Election Day, polls will be open 7 am to 7 pm. Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification when voting at their polling place or by absentee ballot. Cumulative election results will be posted on the Alabama Secretary of State's website at http://www.AlabamaVotes.gov.

For questions about registering to vote in Alabama, please call the Elections Division of the Secretary of State's office at 334-242-7210 or your local county Board of Registrars.

Secretary Allen thanks Alabama's local election officials for their hard work preparing for the administration of a fair, secure, and transparent Primary Election.

Wes Allen is Alabama's 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama's Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit http://www.sos.alabama.gov.