Alabama Primary Guide

The Alabama Democratic primary takes place on Tuesday, March 3rd and all Alabama voters may participate. This is an open primary, meaning that you do not need to be a registered Democrat to participate.

Polls are open from 7AM through 7PM. Polling locations in the Eastern Time Zone may be open from 7AM to 7PM EST. Be sure to bring a photo ID, as it is required in order to cast a vote.

Can I participate even if I’m not a registered Democrat?

Yes! Alabama does not have voter registration by party, meaning that everyone who is registered to vote in the state may participate. You will state which party’s primary you want to participate in and then cast your ballot.

What forms of photo ID are accepted at the polls?

In order to vote in Alabama on Tuesday, you will need to present valid photo ID. Some accepted forms of ID include an Alabama driver license, Alabama Photo ID Card, US Passport, US Military ID Card, and more. Here is a full list of the accepted forms of ID.

Who will appear on the ballot?

The Alabama primary ballot will include several candidates who’ve withdrawn from the race. Here’s a list of active candidates who will appear on the primary ballot:

• Joe Biden

• Mike Bloomberg

• Pete Buttigieg

• Tulsi Gabbard

• Amy Klobuchar

• Bernie Sanders

• Tom Steyer

• Elizabeth Warren

What is a primary? How is it different from the caucuses that have taken place in Iowa and Nevada?

The Alabama primary process is much more straightforward than the caucuses that took place in other states. Participants simply go to their standard polling location and vote for their candidate of choice. The experience is very similar to participating in a general election. Learn more about how exactly to cast a ballot here.

I have other questions about the process. Can you help?

Sure! Email us at info@centeractionnow.org and we will do our best to help. Alabama’s Secretary of State also maintains an extensive FAQ page that may be helpful.