What you need to know when heading to the polls for 2026 Primary Elections

(WHNT) — If you’re planning to vote in Alabama’s primary elections on Tuesday, there are a few important things to know before you head to the polls.

As Your Local Election Headquarters, ahead of Tuesday’s primary, News 19 is working to get you informed before you arrive at your polling location.

How do I find my polling location?

What happens when I arrive at my polling location to vote?

When you arrive at the polling place, you’ll provide your name to a poll worker and present an acceptable form of photo identification. Your voting district is based on your home address, not your mailing address, so you’ll want to make sure you choose the right polling location.

Valid forms of photo ID include:

  • Valid Driver’s License (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days)
  • Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Driver’s License
  • Valid Non-driver ID (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days)
  • Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Non-driver ID
  • Valid Alabama Photo Voter ID
  • Valid State Issued ID (Alabama or any other state)
    • Valid AL Department of Corrections Release- Temporary ID (Photo Required)
    • Valid AL Movement/Booking Sheet from Prison/Jail System (Photo Required)
    • Valid Pistol Permit (Photo Required)
  • Valid Federal Issued ID
  • Valid US Passport
  • Valid Employee ID from Federal Government, State of Alabama, County Government, Municipality, Board, Authority, or other entity of this state
  • Valid student or employee ID from a college or university in the State of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools)
  • Valid Military ID
  • Valid Tribal ID

A poll worker will check the list of registered voters for your name…

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