Houston County, Ala. (WDNews) – Houston County Probate Judge Patrick H. Davenport is encouraging residents to prepare ahead of the May 19 primary election by verifying their voter registration status.
According to the Probate Office, the deadline to register to vote or update voter information is May 4.
As of March 25, there are 80,063 registered voters in Houston County, with 11,107 listed as inactive. Officials say voters may be marked inactive for several reasons, including issues receiving mail or not voting in the past four years. Those placed on the inactive list must update their voter record with the Board of Registrars before voting.
Residents can check their voter status online at alabamavotes.gov, by calling the Board of Registrars at 334-677-4776, or by visiting the office at 462 N. Oates St., Room 306, in Dothan. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Officials remind voters that ballots are tied to residential addresses, and those who have moved must update their information. Failure to update before the deadline may require voting by provisional ballot at the new location.
There are 27 polling places across Houston County, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters must present a valid photo ID. An expired Alabama driver’s license or state ID is not accepted if it has been expired for more than 60 days.
The final day to apply in person for an absentee ballot is May 14. For more information, residents can contact the Absentee Election Manager’s Office at 334-671-8700.
