Jefferson - Birmingham Division Board of Elections in Birmingham Alabama

The Jefferson - Birmingham Division Board of Elections, located in Birmingham, AL, is a government office that oversees local elections in Birmingham. The Board of Elections holds general elections, caucuses, primaries, and special elections, including elections for Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama state, and federal offices. The Birmingham Elections Department, also known as the Board of Registrars, manages poll locations, certifies election results, and promotes fair and legal elections.

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1. Birmingham Voter Registration
2. Election Planning and Preparedness
3. Election Day Activities in Jefferson County

In Birmingham, voter registration information, voter records, and election results are public records. The public can request these voter records through the Jefferson - Birmingham Division Board of Elections. These voter records also include information such as party affiliation and elections in which the voter participated. Contact the Board of Elections for more information on accessing Jefferson County voter records.

The Board of Elections oversees voter registration in Birmingham, including maintaining a list of registered voters and checking the accuracy of voter registration information. While other offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, may accept voter registration forms, the Board of Elections processes and verifies these applications to ensure accurate voter registration.

The Jefferson - Birmingham Division Board of Elections is charged with planning and carrying out elections. To prepare for elections, the Board of Elections maintains records on Jefferson County voting districts and establishes polling locations within the district for early voting and in-person voting on election day. The Board of Elections also designs Birmingham election ballots, checking the accuracy of candidates' names, the wording of referendums, and the clarity of ballot questions. This includes AL absentee or mail-in ballots. In addition, the Board of Elections trains Birmingham poll workers and volunteers, maintains voting machines, and follows Alabama state regulations and deadlines on voting.

On Election Day, The Birmingham Elections Board staffs polling places, provides ballots and voting machines, or picks up drop-off or mail-in ballots. The Board of Elections oversees vote counting and communicates with Alabama state officials on issues or irregularities in voting. When polls close, the Board of Elections tallies the results and reports the outcome to state officials and the public.

The Birmingham Board of Elections provides information about upcoming elections, including candidates that qualify for the election, referendums and initiatives on the ballot, and volunteering opportunities. The Board also provides voter pamphlets and candidate position statements to inform voters.

You may contact the Jefferson - Birmingham Division Board of Elections by calling 205-325-5550, or by addressing inquiries to the office mailing address: Jefferson - Birmingham Division Board of Elections, 716 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203.

• Alabama State Website
• Jefferson County District Maps
• Jefferson County Election Results
• Jefferson County Voter Registration