Calera, Alabama Public Records

The City of Calera's economic development initiatives aim to attract new investments and foster a thriving business environment, further strengthening the local economy and providing employment opportunities for the community.

Registration must be completed at least 14 days before an election to be eligible to participate. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Alabama residents, and at least 18 years old by the election date. The city conducts municipal elections for mayor and city council members under a mayor-council form of government with council members representing districts. Municipal elections are typically held in August with runoffs if necessary, though specific election dates and cycles should be confirmed with Calera City Hall (205-668-3505). Residents can find their assigned polling location by using the My Voter Information page on the Secretary of State's website (myinfo.alabamavotes.gov), which allows voters to enter their name and date of birth to view registration status, polling place address, sample ballots, and district information. Alabama law makes certain election records publicly accessible, including voter registration lists (available for purchase by qualified requesters for political purposes), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political action committees (searchable through the Alabama Secretary of State's website), candidate qualifying information, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Shelby County recorded substantial voter turnout with approximately 75-80% of registered voters participating, consistent with Shelby County's historically high engagement levels and conservative-leaning electorate. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide several significant races: all of Alabama's U.S. House seats (Calera is in Congressional District 6), the Alabama Governor's race (Governor Kay Ivey's current term expires in 2026), other statewide constitutional offices including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State, state legislative seats for both the Alabama House and Senate, and county offices including Shelby County Commission seats, Sheriff, Revenue Commissioner, and Probate Judge. Local city council seats or mayoral positions may also appear on ballots if municipal elections coincide with the general election or are held separately according to city charter provisions. Alabama voters can request absentee ballots through written application to the Absentee Election Manager at the Shelby County Board of Registrars, 102 Depot Street, Columbiana, AL 35040. Absentee ballot applications are available on the Secretary of State's website, and voters must provide a qualifying excuse under Alabama law (which includes being out of the county on election day, illness, physical disability, working required hours that prevent voting, election official, age 65 or older, among others) or may vote absentee without excuse during early voting periods. Photo ID is required for in-person voting at polling places in Alabama, with acceptable forms including Alabama driver's license, government-issued photo ID, valid U.S. Passport, employee ID from federal, state, or local government, student ID from Alabama institution, or valid tribal ID.