October 21 voter registration deadline in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — If you have changed your address or name, you have until Monday, Oct. 21 to fill out a new Alabama voter registration form.

Lottie Fouch filed new paperwork Friday at the registrar's office at the Jefferson County Courthouse because she was previously registered to vote in the state of Tennessee.

“As soon as I submitted my documents, everything was checked. They came back and told me where to vote and what I needed, an ID,” Foutch explained.

If you would like to print the form and mail it, please note that it must be postmarked by Monday, October 21st.

You can also register to vote online at alabamavotes.gov

Barry Stephenson, chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Registrars, said he expects about half a million registered voters in Jefferson County for the Nov. 5 general election. From that number, he expects voter turnout of 60% to 65% in the presidential election, including those who vote by mail.

“We are by far the largest county with registered voters, and this will be the highest number of registered voters we have ever sent to the polls,” Stephenson said.

Absentee Supervisor of Elections Trey Forrest said many voters choose this option because they can't stand in long lines or because they know they won't be in the county that day.

Anne and Fielding Pierce are not present when the grandchildren visit California.

“We're going to be out of town on the fifth day and we think it's really important to vote,” Anne Pierce said.

The last day for in-person postal voting is October 31st. The last day to accept an absentee ballot application by mail is October 29th, and the last day to submit an absentee ballot is November 4th.

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