Malvern, Alabama Public Records

Registration takes place through the Alabama Secretary of State's online system at alabamavotes.gov, where new voters can register and existing registrants can update their information. Alabama requires registration at least 15 days before any election, and applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Alabama residents, at least 18 years old by election day, and provide a valid Alabama driver's license or non-driver ID number. For those lacking acceptable identification, the probate office and mobile ID units issue free photo voter IDs. As an unincorporated community without municipal government, there are no city council or mayoral elections specific to the area. Instead, residents participate in Geneva County Commission elections, Alabama state legislative races, statewide constitutional offices, and federal elections. The county commission governs with members elected from districts, and local voters fall within one of these districts based on their residential address. Voters can find their assigned polling location using the Alabama Secretary of State's My Voter Information page at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov by entering name and date of birth, or by contacting the Geneva County Probate Judge's office. Polling places are typically schools, community centers, or government buildings situated within reasonable proximity to residences, with local voters likely assigned to a precinct in northern Geneva County. During the November 2024 presidential election, Geneva County reported Public election records in Alabama include voter registration lists (available with restrictions), precinct-level election results posted by the Secretary of State and county probate offices, campaign finance disclosures filed with the Alabama Secretary of State's office (searchable at alabamavotes.gov), and candidate qualifying information showing who filed to run for each office. Alabama will hold elections for statewide constitutional offices including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other executive positions, as all of these offices are elected in midterm cycles. Alabama's U.S. Alabama State Legislature races will appear on the ballot, including the State House of Representatives district covering the community (District 93 or adjacent district depending on redistricting) and the State Senate district (District 28 or adjacent). Voters should check with the Geneva County Probate Judge's office in spring 2026 for the complete list of local candidates and any ballot measures. Alabama allows absentee voting by mail for voters who meet specific criteria under Alabama Code § 17-11-3, including being absent from the county on election day, having a physical illness or infirmity, working a required shift, being a student or military member outside the county, being an appointed election officer, or having specific caregiving responsibilities. Absentee ballot applications are available at alabamavotes.gov or from the Geneva County Probate Judge's office and must be submitted by the Thursday before the election (or the Monday before if applying in person). Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by election day and received within the allowed timeframe) or delivered in person to the probate office by the close of polls on election day.