Politics & Government

Election 2020: Important Dates To Know In Alabama

Don't forget these important dates in 2020 surrounding statewide and national elections.

The coming year includes several important dates surrounding elections.
The coming year includes several important dates surrounding elections. (Shutterstock)

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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