I need to vote absentee in Alabama. What are the deadlines for applying for and returning an absentee ballot, distinguishing between mail and in-person delivery? Additionally, where can I find the official absentee ballot application form for my county, and are there any generic application options available?
Navigate to the 'Voting In Alabama' section of the website. Proceed to the 'Absentee Voting Information' page. Identify the deadline for absentee ballot applications received by mail. Identify the deadline for absentee ballot applications received by hand-delivery. Identify the deadline for completed absentee ballots received by mail. Identify the deadline for completed absentee ballots received by hand-delivery. Locate the link for obtaining an absentee ballot application for a specific county. Identify any generic absentee application forms available for download. Synthesize all identified deadlines and the methods for obtaining the application form.
State that absentee ballot applications delivered by mail must be *received* no later than 7 days prior to the election. State that applications returned by hand must be *received* no later than 5 days prior to the election. State that an absentee ballot returned by mail must be received by the Absentee Election Manager no later than noon on election day. State that if hand-delivered, the ballot must be in the office of the Absentee Election Manager by the close of business (but no later than 5 p.m.) on the day prior to the election. Identify that the application can be found by clicking 'Click here to obtain an Absentee Ballot Application for your County'. Identify that a 'Generic Absentee Application' is also available for download.