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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