Elections Deadline to file for absentee ballot extended to seven days before elections It has changed from five days before an election to seven days before the election. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
News Twinkle Cavanaugh to speak at Pike County GOP’s “Make America Conservative Again” meeting Cavanaugh will speak to the Pike County Republican Party's "Make America Conservative Again" meeting in Troy. Brandon MoseleyMay 25, 2021
Municipal elections Municipal candidates filing campaign finance documents with Secretary of State Previously, candidates for municipal office filed with their probate judge. StaffMay 4, 2021
State Secretary of state joins Hunt-Kean Leadership fellows Merrill will join 29 other elected officials from across the country in the program. StaffMarch 5, 2021
State Merrill announces support for “Keep Nine” Supreme Court amendment A group of 15 secretaries of state issued their support for the “Keep Nine Amendment” recently introduced in Congress. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
Elections Registered Alabama voters to begin receiving voter update cards at home Voter file maintenance is a four-year process that uses a two-step mailing program to identify voters who may have moved. StaffFebruary 2, 2021
News Secretary of state’s office receives first clear financial audit in 14 years This year’s report, which spans from 2015-2019, found a perfectly clear audit. StaffJanuary 16, 2021
National Merrill, 16 other secretaries of state support funding for Election Assistance Commission The EAC provides support, guidance and assistance to state and local election officials. Brandon MoseleyDecember 18, 2020
Elections Alabama was the eighth strongest Trump supporting state As it stands now, Alabama ranks eighth nationwide in support for Trump. Brandon MoseleyNovember 7, 2020
National Bring a photo ID to the polls Voters who do not have a valid photo ID can get a free voter ID from their local board of registrars or the secretary... Brandon MoseleyNovember 3, 2020