Two Wins in Washington
Two major wins: the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Trey's Law, and the U.S. House sent Lulu's Law to President Trump's desk for his signature.
January 28, 2026
Important absentee voting deadlines are listed below:
May 17, 2022: The last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail.
May 19, 2022: The last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by hand.
May 23, 2022: The last day to return absentee ballots by hand to the Absentee Election Manager.
May 24, 2022: Absentee ballots must be returned by mail to the absentee election manager no later than noon.
How do you get an absentee ballot? Click here or you can request your local Absentee Election Manager’s office. Voters can also contact the Secretary of State’s Elections Division at 334 242-7210 to request an absentee ballot application.
Voters who are eligible to vote pursuant to the Uniformed and Overseas Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) will have until May 24, 2022 to postmark an absentee ballot.
If you have a question or concern, contact the Secretary of State’s Office Elections Division at 334 242-7210.
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