Alabama Election Handbook
The Alabama Law Institute is proud to present the Alabama Election Handbook, 20th Edition Online. Greg Butrus served as primary editor, with Michael Hill as Associate Editor. Also contributing to this edition were the following: Tom Albritton, Morgan Arrington, Ben Baxley, Sonny Brasfield, David Brewer, Laural Bunn, John Butrus, Brad Curnutt, Jeff Elrod, Hugh Evans, Kayli Franklin, Peck Fox, Jenny Garrett, Rashawn Harris, Clay Helms, Sheriff Jay Jones, Riley Kate Lancaster, Carol Lorenzo, Chris May, Honorable Alice Martin, Susan Odom, Ed Packard, Honorable David Pate, Max Pulliam, Cynthia Raulston, Denine Richey, Ryan Robichaux, Buddy Rushing, Jamie Scarbrough, Sarah Telofski, Sheriff Matthew Wade, and Brian York.
Other valuable editorial assistance in researching, reformatting, reviewing, and/or preparing the Handbook were provided by Jill Kjar, Penny Spencer, Ben Seiss, Andrew Blakeslee, and Dr. Tinsley Griffin Hill.
Additionally, the preparation of this Edition would not have been possible without the cooperation of the Office of the Secretary of State. Secretary Merrill and his entire staff have provided tremendous support in the preparation of this book. Specific thanks are due to Ed Packard, Clay Helms, Jeff Elrod, Laural Bunn, David Brewer, Hugh Evans, and Sarah Telofski.
It is our hope that this website will complement the full handbook with additional information and election law updates. Explore below for links to download individual Handbook chapters as well as specific legal sources cited in each chapter.
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Election Handbook Chapters
| Chapter 1: Election Calendars | |||
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Calendars 2022 Statewide Election Administrative Calendar (revised 6-4-2021) | |||
| Chapter 2: Alabama Elections Generally | |||
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Attorney General Opinions | |||
| Chapter 3: Voters Section | |||
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Attorney General Opinions
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| Chapter 4: Candidate Requirements | |||
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Attorney General Opinions | |||
| Chapter 5: Election Preparation | |||
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Attorney General Opinions | |||
| Chapter 6: Voter Registration | |||
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Attorney General Opinions | |||
| Chapter 7: Absentee Voting Qualifications | |||
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Attorney General Opinions | |||
| Chapter 8: Conduct of Elections | |||
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Attorney General Opinions |
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| Chapter 9: Post-Election Activities | |||
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Attorney General Opinions | |||
| Chapter 10: Provisional Ballot Requirements | |||
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Attorney General Opinions | |||
| Chapter 11: Secretary of State | |||
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Congressional Acts The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act Overview and Issues (UOCAVA) Court Cases | |||
| Chapter 12: Judge of Probate | |||
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Attorney General Opinions Alabama Administrative Code Legislative Acts | |||
| Chapter 13: Circuit Clerk | |||
| Chapter 14: Sheriff | |||
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Alabama Administrative Code Congressional Acts | |||
| Chapter 15: County Commission | |||
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Legislative Acts | |||
| Chapter 16: Board of Registrars | |||
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Attorney General Opinions Alabama Administrative Code Legislative Acts | |||
| Chapter 17: Absentee Election Manager | |||
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Attorney General Opinions | |||
| Chapter 18: Party Officials | |||
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Legislative Acts | |||
| Chapter 19: Ethics Commission | |||
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Legislative Acts | |||
| Chapter 20: Fair Campaign Practices Act | |||
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Attorney General Opinions | |||
| Chapter 21: Judicial Elections | |||
| Chapter 22: Non-Candidate Elections | |||
| Appendices | |||
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Acts Court Cases Greater Birmingham Ministries et al v Secretary of State of Alabama (11th Cir. Docket sheet) | |||