Secretary of State Wes Allen Issues Important Reminders Ahead of May 19 Primary Election

May 18, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is reminding Alabama voters of important information heading into the May 19, 2026 Primary Election.

"Before heading to the polls on May 19, I encourage Alabama voters to visit AlabamaVotes.gov, where they can check the status of their voter registration, verify their polling location, and view their county's sample ballots," said Secretary Allen. "I want all Alabama voters to be fully prepared as they plan to exercise their constitutional right to vote on May 19."

On Election Day, polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification before voting at their polling place or by absentee ballot.

Election results will be posted on a door or other visible location at each polling place. Cumulative election results will be posted on the Alabama Secretary of State's website at http://www.AlabamaVotes.gov.

Secretary Allen held a press conference on May 13, 2026, to provide updates on the impact of the latest U.S. Supreme Court order on Alabama's redistricting case, the May 19th Primary Election, and the recently called August 11th Special Primary Election. A copy of the Secretary's prepared remarks from this press conference is available on the Secretary of State's website. The press conference was also live streamed from the Secretary's official Facebook account and posted to the Secretary's page.

During his May 13 press conference, Secretary Allen commented, "Here is what I want every Alabama voter to remember: Go vote on May 19. Votes for statewide constitutional offices, local races, state legislative, and judicial races, as well as statewide constitutional amendments will count on May 19. If you live in Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, or 7, your vote for those races on August 11 will decide those races."

Secretary Allen extends his support and gratitude to local election officials as they work hard to prepare for the May 19 Primary Election.

"As Secretary of State and a former probate judge, I will always support Alabama's dedicated local election officials. Our probate judges, circuit clerks, sheriffs, boards of registrars, and poll workers do the hard work to ensure Alabama elections are conducted in a secure, transparent, and accountable way," said Secretary Allen.

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.