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Monday, March 12, 2012
Voters throughout Alabama go to the polls Tuesday for the Democratic and Republican primaries. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
Q. What time do polls open and close?
A. Polls statewide open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Q. Can I vote for Republicans in some races and Democrats in others?
A. No. In party primaries, you can vote using the ballot of only one party. You make that decision at the polling place and request a ballot for the party primary in which you choose to participate.
Q. What identification do I need to vote?
A. Voters in the primary election still can use photo or nonphoto identification at the polls, including state-issued IDs, utility bills, bank statements or government checks that show the voter's name and address.
Q. How do I vote for delegates to my party's national convention?
A. Voters choose delegates who represent the presidential candidate for whom they voted. They also can choose to skip voting for the delegates, or they could choose to vote for just a few delegates.
Q. Can I vote at any voting precinct?
A. No. You must vote at the polling place where you are registered.
Q. Can I still register to vote?
A. No. The deadline has passed to register to vote in the primary. The deadline to vote in the April 24 runoff, if one is held, will be April 13.
Q. Is it too late to vote by absentee ballot?
A. Generally, yes. But voters who have emergency medical problems or emergency business trips have until 5 p.m. today to apply for an absentee ballot.
Q. What number do I call if I encounter a problem at the polling place?
A. Anyone in the state can call the Secretary of State's election hotline at 800-274-8683.
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