Clopton, Alabama Public Records

The voter registration deadline in Alabama is 15 days before any election. Registration is also available by mail or in person at the Probate Office. Alabama does not have automatic voter registration, so eligible citizens must proactively register. Because the community is unincorporated without municipal government, residents do not vote in city council or mayoral elections. Instead, local voters participate in Henry County Commission elections, which include district commission seats, along with county school board elections, state legislative races, statewide offices, and federal elections. The county is divided into commission districts, and residents vote for their district commissioner as well as countywide positions. County commission elections are typically held during general election years. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the My Voter Information Page at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov by entering their name and date of birth. Polling places in the area have historically included local schools, community centers, or fire stations, though specific locations may change and voters should verify their current polling location before each election. Under Alabama law, election records including voter registration lists, campaign finance reports, candidate qualifying documents, and precinct-level election results are public records. The Alabama Secretary of State maintains campaign finance disclosure databases and election results at alabamavotes. House seats including the 2nd Congressional District which covers Henry County, all 140 Alabama state legislative seats (35 Senate and 105 House seats), the Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Agriculture Commissioner, and the Alabama Public Service Commission. Judicial positions including Circuit Court and District Court judges may also appear on ballots. Local school board races and any constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot. Party primaries for these races will occur earlier in 2026, likely in May or June. Alabama offers absentee voting for registered voters who meet specific criteria under Alabama Code §17-11-3, including voters who will be absent from the county on election day, voters with physical illness or infirmity, voters working required shifts, voters who are students or spouses of students, and several other categories. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Henry County Absentee Election Manager at the Probate Office (101 Court Square, Suite A, Abbeville, AL 36310) and must be received by the Thursday before the election for regular absentee ballots or the Monday before the election for emergency absentee ballots. No-excuse absentee voting is not available in Alabama; applicants must qualify under one of the statutory reasons. Alabama does not have permanent mail-in voting; absentee applications must be submitted for each election.