THREAD: What's the deal with
🇺🇸absentee voting🇺🇸
in Alabama? Let us take you through the two easy steps (done at the same time in person.)
All info from: sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/…
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ABSENTEE BALLOT ELIGIBILITY
You may vote absentee in Alabama for several reasons. Check out the list below to see if you're eligible.
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BUSINESS EMERGENCY
Also, if you miss the deadline for absentee ballot voting, and you have a sudden business trip, you are still able to absentee vote up to the day before the election in Alabama.
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TWO STEPS TO ABSENTEE VOTING*
☑Step 1: apply for an absentee ballot
☑Step 2: complete the absentee ballot
*Both steps done at the same time in person. We'll describe in person and mail in absentee voting below.
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IN PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING
Go to your county's absentee election manager. Addresses here: sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/…
You need your ID. Takes just a few minutes. Here's our own @KudzuFrannie doing it👇👇
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BY MAIL ABSENTEE VOTING
Step 1: Mail in absentee ballot application. Clerk must receive your application by Dec 7.
You'll probably want "absentee ballot applocation" (see pic) at
sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/…
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BY MAIL ABSENTEE VOTING
Step 2: The clerk sends you your ballot. Complete the ballot, follow directions for ID, envelopes, and witnesses (see pics). Mail it back.
The clerk must receive your ballot in the mail before noon on Dec 12.
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ALABAMA VOTER INFO
You also have the option to text to get an absentee ballot. But the same deadlines apply.
By Dec 7: Clerk receives your absentee ballot application
By noon Dec 12: Clerk receives your mailed ballot
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MOST IMPORTANT 🇺🇸💪🏽☑
If you can't make it to the polls Dec 12, absentee vote. Right. Now!
EVERY vote will matter in this election, especially yours.
Make it a priority. Join the others who have already voted for #DougJonesforSenate #alsen 9/9
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