Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s not too late for the secretary of state to do the right thing Purging voter rolls sends a false message that immigrants, even those who are now U.S. citizens, aren't to be trusted. That's a terrible look. Josh MoonAugust 23, 2024
Elections Civil rights organiztions threaten legal action to halt purge of voter rolls A host of civil rights organizations signed onto a letter sent to Secretary of State Wes Allen demanding he cease his plan to purge... Jacob HolmesAugust 20, 2024
State Clay County resident indicted on charges of absentee ballot fraud Terry Heflin of Clay County has been charged with seven felony counts of absentee ballot fraud. StaffAugust 1, 2024
Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen claims VOTE411 is a data-mining “sham” The organization criticized “misinformation about the League’s nonpartisan elections resource.” Chance PhillipsJuly 30, 2024
Elections Yes, Kamala Harris can be on the ballot in Alabama Now endorsed by the Alabama Democratic Party, Kamala Harris will be on the November ballot if she wins the nomination. Chance PhillipsJuly 23, 2024
Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen signs statement on election integrity at RNC In a joint statement, Secretary of State Wes Allen outlined “fundamental steps to restoring confidence in our elections.” Chance PhillipsJuly 19, 2024
Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen signs agreement with Louisiana to cross check voter files Louisiana is the sixth state to partner with Alabama as part of the Alabama Voter Integrity Database. StaffJuly 11, 2024
Elections Secretary Allen accuses Biden of using undocumented immigrants to steal election Without specific evidence, Secretary of State Wes Allen attacked 30-year-old voter registration legislation and support for U.S. citizens’ noncitizen families. Chance PhillipsJune 24, 2024
State Secretary of State applauds the passage of bill cutting red tape for businesses HB 230 was signed into law on May 7 and will become effective on Oct. 1. StaffMay 8, 2024
Elections Committees approve bills to ensure Biden is on the ballot in November The bills comes after Secretary of State Wes Allen told Democrats that President Joe Biden could be left off the state ballot. Patrick DarringtonApril 18, 2024