Thread: There are four issues surfacing in today’s Alabama Senate election that voters should be aware of.
2/ The new rule against crossover voting DOES NOT apply to this election. Crossover only applies in a primary followed by a runoff. In that situation, you must vote in the runoff & original primary of the same party. Today you can vote for any candidate, no matter your past votes
3/ Today in most counties there are 2 items on the ballot. The first asks you to pick Democrat or Republican. This is the “straight ticket” option, in a multi-race election it lets one-party voters fill in just 1 bubble. The second item is where voters choose a Senate candidate.
4/ In at least one county voters are being told if they pick a party at the top & select a candidate from another party, their ballot will be spoiled. This isn’t true. The more specific choice of candidate gets counted.
5/ During the primary, many voters learned they were moved to inactive status. This appears to be happening again. But you get to vote even if this happens. You can update your status at your polling place. And you must be given a regular ballot not a provisional one.
6/ Finally, for those who vote at the end of the day, as long as you are in line at 7, you must be permitted to vote. Any problems? Reach out to your county Probate Judge or a voter hotline.
