Politics & Government
Election 2020: Important Dates To Know In Alabama
Don't forget these important dates in 2020 surrounding statewide and national elections.
MONTGOMERY, AL — With 2019 behind us, attention now shifts to what 2020 brings — namely state and national elections — and which dates to look for as deadlines and polling dates get closer.
Here are some important dates to remember in the coming year in regard to the 2020 elections:
PRIMARY ELECTION — MARCH 3, 2020
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- February 14 Last day to hand deliver voter registration forms.
- February 15 Last day to postmark voter registration forms.
- February 17 Voter Registration Deadline. Last day for online voter registration.
- February 27 Last day for voter to make application for an absentee ballot.
- March 2 Last day for voter to hand-deliver or postmark an absentee ballot.*
PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION (IF NECESSARY) — MARCH 31, 2020
- March 16 Voter registration deadline.
- March 26 Last day for voter to make application for an absentee ballot.
- March 30 Last day for voter to hand-deliver or postmark an absentee ballot.
GENERAL ELECTION — NOVEMBER 3, 2020
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- October 19 Voter registration deadline.
- October 29 Last day for voter to make application for an absentee ballot.
- November 2 Last day for voter to hand-deliver or postmark an absentee ballot.
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