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OP ED: Banning Ranked Choice Voting is the Next Step in Ensuring Alabama Elections Are the Most Secure in the Country
An Editorial by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen On the heels of Alabama’s ballot harvesting ban, I am turning my attention towards the next step in ensuring Alabama elections are the most…
Published on April 17, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Notifies the Democratic Party That Names Submitted Past the Certification Deadline Will Not Appear on the Ballot
Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, notified the Alabama Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee via letter that they must provide a certification of nomination for President and…
Published on April 8, 2024
Statement from Secretary of State Wes Allen on Today's Lawsuit Filed Against SB1
Secretary Allen cannot comment on the substance of the pending federal court litigation in the Northern District of Alabama that was recently filed. Further, because Secretary Allen is a named…
Published on April 4, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians of Important Absentee Voting Deadlines for April 16, 2024 Primary Runoff Election
Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The deadline to return…
Published on April 3, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen's Response to Statement Issued by VPC and CVI
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen issued the below statement in response to a press release issued on March 25, 2024 by the Voter Participation Center regarding the misleading, unsolicited mailers…
Published on March 27, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians to Register to Vote Before the Runoff Election
Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the April 16, 2024 Primary Runoff Election is next Monday, April 1, 2024. “As Secretary of…
Published on March 25, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Warns Alabamians of Misleading Election Mailer
Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama citizens of a misleading, unsolicited mass mailing of pre-filled voter registration forms targeting Alabama mailboxes. The mailer is not affiliated…
Published on March 25, 2024
The Full Text of Senate Bill 1
"SB1 is officially law. SB1 protects the absentee elections process and the vote of Alabama citizens. I am proud to have advocated for the passage of SB1." -Secretary of State Wes Allen Read the…
Published on March 21, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Applauds the Final Passage of Senate Bill 1
Secretary of State Wes Allen applauds the Alabama Legislature for passing Senate Bill 1 and Governor Ivey for signing this legislation into law. “As Secretary of State, ensuring fair, secure, and…
Published on March 20, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Certifies Primary Election Results and Candidates for April 16, 2024 Runoff
Today, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen certified the March 5, 2024 Primary Election Results and the candidates for the April 16, 2024 runoff. “Today, this Office certified the results of a fair…
Published on March 15, 2024
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen delivers Testimony before the United States Senate
Secretary of State Wes Allen testified before and answered the questions of members of the United States Senate on the topic of election administration and integrity yesterday, March 12, 2024.…
Published on March 13, 2024
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Oral Testimony before the United States Senate
Oral Testimony Secretary of State Wes Allen State of Alabama March 12, 2024 Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today about election security. As…
Published on March 13, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Announces Alabama Primary Election Results are Available on the Secretary of State’s Website
The unofficial election results from every Alabama county for the 2024 Primary Election were posted to the Secretary of State’s website at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Alabama voters received timely…
Published on March 6, 2024
Statement from Secretary of State Wes Allen on Today’s Supreme Court Ruling in Trump v. Anderson
“Today, the United States Supreme Court made a decision that was fully compliant with the United States Constitution. Ten other Secretaries of State joined me in filing a brief with the Court…
Published on March 4, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Announces Important Details about 2024 Primary Election Day
In preparation for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election, Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to relay Alabama voters some important reminders and information for Election Day. “Before heading to the…
Published on February 27, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians of Important Absentee Voting Deadlines for March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The deadline to…
Published on February 16, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians to Register to Vote before the Primary Election
Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama citizens that there is one week left to register to vote before the 2024 Primary Election. “As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all…
Published on February 12, 2024
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Launches Heroes at the Polls
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen delivered on another campaign promise today with the launch of the “Heroes at the Polls” initiative. “Safe, secure, and transparent elections are the foundation…
Published on February 1, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Signs on to Amicus Brief in Trump V. Anderson Supreme Court Case
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has signed on to an amicus brief to be filed with the United States Supreme Court in the Trump v. Anderson Supreme Court case. The brief was signed by 10…
Published on January 18, 2024
Secretary of State Wes Allen Purchases GIS Services for All Alabama Counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Secretary of State Wes Allen announced today that his office provided Geographical Information System (GIS) services for the purpose of districting voters and administering…
Published on October 17, 2023
A statement from Secretary of State Wes Allen regarding the three judge panel’s selection of map three
The Office of the Secretary of State will facilitate the 2024 election cycle in accordance with the map the federal court has forced upon Alabama and ordered us to use. It is important for all…
Published on October 5, 2023
Secretary of State Wes Allen Introduces AVID
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Secretary of State Wes Allen introduces Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID), replacement for ERIC more commonly known as the Electronic Registration Information Center.…
Published on September 18, 2023
Media Advisory: Secretary of State Wes Allen to Make Major Announcement Regarding Alabama’s Registered Voter List
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is holding a press conference Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:00am. The press conference will be held in Secretary Allen’s office at the Alabama State Capitol…
Published on September 15, 2023
Alabama Secretary of State and Alabama State Bar Partner to Implement New MCLE Opportunity for Alabama Attorneys
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and the Alabama State Bar have partnered to implement a new mandatory continuing legal education (“MCLE”) opportunity available to Alabama attorneys. This new…
Published on July 25, 2023
Alabama Securities Commission and Secretary of State Warning Businesses of Fraudulent Mailer
Montgomery, Alabama (June 27, 2023) - The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) and Wes Allen, Alabama Secretary of State (SOS), are warning business owners about a fraudulent, official-looking mailer…
Published on June 27, 2023