BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Election Day 2024 is almost here and there are things you should know before you head to the polls on Tuesday.

Polls in Alabama will be open from 7 am to 7 pm on Tuesday, November 5.

If you’re not sure where to find your polling place for the upcoming election, Click here to enter your address and view your polling location.

What do you need to bring to vote?

To vote in Alabama, you will need to bring and show a valid photo ID.

What are acceptable forms of valid identification?

The state of Alabama offers several options for approved photo ID forms, including the following:

• Alabama driver’s license (unexpired or expired less than 60 days)
• Alabama Non-Driver ID (unexpired or expired less than 60 days)
• Alabama Voter Photo Identification Card
• State-issued ID (Alabama or any other state)
  • Alabama Department of Corrections Disclosure: Temporary ID (photo required)
  • Penitentiary/Jail System AL Record/Movement Sheet (photo required)
  • Pistol permit (photo required)
• Federally issued identification
• American passport
• Identification of an employee of the federal government, state of Alabama, county, municipality, board or other entity of this state.
• Identification of a student or employee of a public or private college or university in the State of Alabama (including graduate technical or professional schools)
• Student or employee identification issued by a state institution of higher education in any other state
• Military ID
• Tribal identification

If a voter does not have one of these, they can receive a free Alabama photo voter ID from several places.

What is the ballot like?

You can view a sample ballot for the 2024 General Election at by clicking here and select the county you live in.

There will be a statewide Amendment 1 on all ballots.

What is Alabama Amendment 1?

State Amendment: Alabama Amendment 1 is a YES/NO vote on whether to transfer control of the land to the Franklin County Board of Education.

The amendment in its entirety reads as follows:

To review a summary of the amendment and what a YES or NO vote would mean, Click here.

Make your voice heard, go vote!

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