Some states close their voter registration period 30 days before the election.  To be sure you have time to register or update your registration in time for the 2020 General Election, it's suggested you do so by October 1 at the latest.

Because it takes time for your absentee ballot application to be received and then for the ballot to reach you and for you to return your ballot, it is suggested you make the request for an absentee ballot no later than October 10.  This will help ensure you, the election...

Because it takes time for your ballot to be processed by the United States Postal Service (USPS), the USPS suggests you mail back your absentee ballot <strong>no later than</strong> one week prior to the deadline.  For Alabama voters, this means you should mail your absentee ballot back no later than...