Elections “Mass chaos” redistricting error leaves Etowah County candidates in the lurch Secretary of State John Merrill says it is up to the Republican Party to decide where to go from here. Jacob HolmesMay 27, 2022
State Secretary of State’s Office implements email retention policy The program, dubbed Capstone, is an effort of the Alabama Department of Archives and History to preserve key emails. StaffApril 22, 2022
Elections MyPillow CEO backs Zeigler for secretary of state Lindell has repeatedly questioned the 2020 election, feeding into the false narrative that it was stolen. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2022
Elections Personnel file details sexual harassment allegations against Ed Packard Packard, a candidate for secretary of state, denied the allegations and said he has "nothing to hide." Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2022
Elections Coleman seeks clarification on qualifying deadline in ballot bid Coleman is hoping to get on the ballot in the Republican primary for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2022
Legislature “Zuckerbucks” went only to Democratic counties in 2020 elections Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2022
Elections Alabama’s administrator of elections announces secretary of state candidacy Ed Packard, a Republican, calls for post-election audits after every election in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 28, 2021
State Secretary of State, Mobile ID Unit visit all 67 counties Alabama citizens can receive a free photo voter ID, as well as register to vote. StaffDecember 17, 2021
State Secretary of State’s Office launches online business amendment tool Providing for online business filing amendments is the next progression in the plan to modernize the state’s business filings processes. StaffOctober 19, 2021
Elections Jimmy Buffett, Riley Green to be featured in voter registration promotions The campaign consists of statewide television and radio ads, as well as digital advertisements. StaffSeptember 29, 2021