Alabama Election Handbook

The Twenty-Second Edition brings this Handbook current with changes since 2023. As with the prior editions, Greg Butrus served as primary editor. Jim Naftel and Jackson Colburn served as Associate Editors. Also contributing to this edition were the following: Tom Albritton, Michael Armistead, Sheila Barbuck, Elizabeth Bern, Sheriff Derrick Cunningham, Honorable Patrick Davenport, Sydney Dean, Honorable Harry D’Olive, Jimmy Entrekin, Honorable Mark Erwin, Suzanne Johnson, Honorable Andrea LeCroy, John Lackey, Sheriff Anthony Lowery, Leigh Reed, Beatrice Reichert, Pam Rogers, Sheriff John Samaniego, Warren Sarrell, III, Wes Shaw, Lita Waggoner, Judith Wofford, and Haley Wyatt.

Other valuable editorial assistance in researching, reformatting, reviewing, and/or preparing the Handbook were provided by Lindsey Yerby. The preparation of this Edition would not have been possible without the cooperation of the Office of the Secretary of State. Secretary Allen and his entire staff have provided tremendous support in the preparation of this book. Specific thanks are due to Jeff Elrod, Mike Jones, Clay Helms, and Meridith Blackburn.

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.

Alabama Election Handbook

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