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Nov. 7 Election
Results & News
Important Voting Tips
To Remember


1.     Bring ID when you go to vote. Get the list of acceptable ID.

2A.  Go to the polling place where your name is on the polling list.
If you have moved within the county since you last voted, tell the polling official that you want to submit a change of address. If you have any doubt of the polling place where your name is on the polling list, VERIFY by calling your County Board of Registrars

OR

2B.  If you have moved within the same county since you registered to vote or last updated your voter registration information, you may go to the polling place for your new address. Your name will not be on the polling list of the polling place for your new address unless you have notified your county Board of Registrars that you have moved.Tell the polling official that you want to submit a change of address AND vote a "provisional ballot."
 
To find the polling location for your current address, begin by entering "Alabama"
(or other if you are registered to vote in a different state)
in the box below....


Vote411.org

Find Your Polling Place

NOTE:  If you have moved to another county in Alabama since you registered to vote or last updated your voter registration information, you must vote at your old polling location (where your name is on the polling list) in order for your vote to count. Be sure to re-register to vote in your new county as soon as possible!



This voter guide offered objective, nonpartisan information about the 2006  candidates for the AL Supreme Court. Includes educational background, legal qualifications and experience, judicial philosophies, and more as disclosed by the candidates' responses to a series of unbiased questions.  A publication of the LWVAL Education Fund and Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice. Read it.

Other LWVAL Education Fund Election Publications

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Did you miss your opportunity to vote on November 7, 2006? Don't let another voting opportunity go by - REGISTER TODAY! And next time make your voice heard at the ballot box!

It's easy as 1 - 2 - 3...

  1. Fill out a registration form. 
  2. Print it and sign it.
  3. Mail it to your county Board of Registrars (Get the address of your County Boards of Registrars.)

Registro al voto en español!

Re-register if you have:

* Moved (even down the street!)
* Not voted in over 2 years

Questions? Not sure if you should re-register? Want to find out where to vote? Other questions? Call:

Get an Alabama Voter Guide 2006 from the Alabama Secretary of State.


Assistance for Armed Services & Other Overseas Citizens
If you need assistance with absentee voting and registration, you can contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP). FVAP provides assistance to any U.S.citizen who:

  • (1) is an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or eligible member of their family.

    OR

  • (2) resides outside the United States.

Federal Voting Assistance Program
1155 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1155
URL
http://www.fvap.gov
703/588-1584 FAX: 703/588-0108
1-800/438-8683 (Toll Free)


Important information
for displaced

New Orleans Voters

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Get informed and get involved. Let the candidates know what you think and what you expect. Remember it's YOUR democracy!



2006 Alabama Supreme Court Voter Guide
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Who were the candidates running for election to your Alabama Supreme Court? What are their judicial philosophies, and what do they think is the greatest area of need in the Alabama judicial system? The candidates were recently asked to provide their background information, campaign contact information, and answers to seven nonpartisan questions. Read their responses. The Guide is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Alabama Education Fund and the Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice. -  Press release 

The Candidates in Alabama

See the list of candidates on ballots in Alabama on November 7, 2006. Contact information is included.  Choose a format...
NOTE:  The above list includes those running for state and federal offices in Alabama. It includes candidates running for such offices as U. S. Congressman, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, AL Senate, AL House of Representatives, Chief Justice or Associate Justice of the AL Supreme Court, and Judges on the Courts of Civil and Criminal Appeals. The list also includes candidates running for Circuit Judgeships, County Circuit Clerk and District Judgeships.

The above list does NOT include county and local races such as for a  Probate Judgeship, Sheriff, or County Commission seat. Contact the office of your County Probate Judge for information about candidates in these races.

 


Candidate Campaign Finance Information

Who has contributed to Alabama candidates and how much was given? Follow the money.


Amendments to the AL Constitution

Statewide Constitutional Amendments

There will be three ballot measures on all ballots in Alabama. In summary, these would: 

  • Statewide Amendment 1:  Allow the City of Pritchard to establish an Alabama Foreign Trade Investment Zone.
  • Statewide Amendment 2:   Require an additional ad valorem tax for general public school purposes in order to raise the total advalorem tax to a minimum of 10.0 mills.
  • Statewide Amendment 3:  Provide for the election of the Macon County Board of Education from four single-member districts and the county at large, and to provide for staggered six-year terms of office.

County Specific Constitutional Amendments

One or more of nineteen state constitutional amendments will appear on ballots in certain counties. Such amendments are proposed for Autauga, Baldwin, Butler, Crenshaw, DeKalb, Elmore, Excambia, Geneva, Lawrence, Lee, Mobile, Shelby, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties.

Read all the constitutional amendments (3 statewide, 19 county specific) as they will be appear on ballots in Alabama. 


Sources for Election News 



Read the newspaper. Listen to broadcast media
Alabama Media Guide

Your local news media is usually a good source for unbiased coverage of candidate activities and positions. (Note that media editorial boards often endorse candidates. However, the news coverage should be non-partisan.) Pay attention to what the candidates do and how they have voted if currently in office. Political ads are not good sources for judging candidates, especially not negative ads against an opponent. Consult the Alabama Media Guide for political coverage in your area.


Hey, Young Voters...
In case you haven't noticed, you're hot! ...a hot commodity, that is. Young adults aged 18-30 can swing elections this year. That's POWER! Check out these League partners in the "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign. These sites are helpful for first time voters, and they  focus on the issues important to younger voters. (Issue statements do not necessarily reflect positions of the League of Women Voters.)

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18-30 VIP (Voter Issue Paper) 

Download this brochure to see what issues young voters care about and what they're asking their candidates. Throw in your voice at a candidate event and... SMACKDOWN YOUR VOTE ON ELECTION DAY! Visit the SmackDown Your Vote web site, too!



 

 

Declare Yourself

See this site! ... rich with spoken word artists and comedy celebrity PSA video clips. Check it out! Hey, they're teamed with Comedy Central - whadya expect? Declare Yourself is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign initiated in 2004 to energize and empower a new movement of young voters to participate in the 2004 presidential election... continuing now through the 2006 election season! 


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Another must see, media rich site! Rock the Vote "engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities. ...mobilizes young people to create positive social and political change in their lives and communities." And they're cool, too!


Kids Voting USA

For the future voters. "Kids Voting USA® (KVUSA) is working to secure the future of democracy by preparing young people to be educated, engaged voters." Teachers and kids, be sure to check out the Kids Voting USA resource page!



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Voting Information and Resources

Election Calendar

NOTE:  The deadlines to register to vote and to apply for an absentee ballot for the General Election have passed.
  • November 6  Deadline to hand-deliver or postmark an absentee ballot for General Election.
  • November 7  General Election.


The 2 most important things to remember when voting in Alabama:


1.    Bring ID when you go to vote. Learn more.

2A.  Go to the polling place where your name is on the polling list.
If you have moved within the county since you last voted, tell the polling official that you want to submit a change of address. If you have any doubt of the polling place where your name is on the polling list, VERIFY by calling your County Board of Registrars

OR

2B.  If you have moved within the same county since you registered to vote or last updated your voter registration information, you may go to the polling place for your new address. Your name will not be on the polling list of the polling place for your new address unless you have notified your county Board of Registrars that you have moved. Tell the polling official that you want to submit a change of address AND vote a "provisional ballot."
 
To find the polling location for your current address, begin by entering "Alabama"
(or other if you are registered to vote in a different state)
in the box below....
Vote411.org

Find Your Polling Place

NOTE:  If you have moved to
another county in Alabama since you registered to vote or last updated your voter registration information, re-register to vote in your new county as soon as possible!

www.VOTE411.org
 
An easy-to-use, nonpartisan web site that provides essential information for voters for the upcoming November 7th elections. Provided by the League of Women Voters of the United States Education Fund. Includes information for each state.


5 Things You Need to Know on Election Day

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 Five Things You Need to Know on Election Day gives you five simple steps that you can take to protect your vote. Also, included... "3 Ways to Make Voting a Breeze." Familiarize yourself with new election procedures and take action to personally ensure that your vote is counted. Click here to download this handy palm-sized card. [También disponible en español.]

[NOTE: The card states that you may need ID at your polling place. In Alabama, you MUST show id in order to vote. Get the list of acceptable ID.]


About Absentee Voting

If you cannot go to your polling place to vote on election day, you may be eligible to vote by mail or vote in person before election day in your county Circuit Clerk's office. This is called absentee voting. Absentee voting is only allowed under certain circumstances, however. It is the voting method used by millitary and overseas personel, college students, the homebound, poll workers, and those with last minute business or health emergencies. Check out this absentee voting information from the AL Secretary of State to see if you are eligible and how to vote absentee. Remember, you do have to apply for an absentee ballot, and your application must be received no later than five days before the  election. Contact your County Circuit Clerk (who is the Absentee Election Manager of the county) if you have questions about absentee voting.

TIP for college sudents!

You can vote in person in the precinct of your college residence. Just register to vote there. BUT if you want to vote in your hometown, and you're not going to be there on election day, it's not a problem. Just
vote absentee! Get an absentee ballot application.


Bring ID When You Vote!

In Alabama you are required to present current, valid identification before you can vote. It doesn't have to be a photo ID, but some accepted types of ID must include your name and address. There are MANY acceptable forms of voter identification.

A few examples are:

  • Voter's valid driver's license
  • Recent utility bill with voter's name & address
  • Recent bank statement with voter's name & address
  • Certified copy of voter's birth certificate
  • Voter's valid Social Security card



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Important Information for Displaced
New Orleans Voters

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If you are one of the thousands of New Orleans residents who evacuated following the Katina Hurricane disaster, please click below to read important information you need to know in order to vote. The New Orleans Mayoral election is past, but visit these resource web sites to prepare for the next election. 

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