Sheriff Paul Burch was reelected and the road program passed in unofficial Nov. 3 results. Registering, voter ID and absentee ballots work through the Board of Registrars and the Probate Court.
Updated Nov. 4: unofficial Nov. 3 results added below. Sheriff Paul Burch was reelected with 51.57%, and the Pay-As-You-Go road program passed with 63.76%, with 79 of 80 precincts reported. Read our full Mobile County results.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is factual and nonpartisan; it does not endorse any candidate or measure. Sources: the Alabama Secretary of State’s pages on registration, absentee voting, photo ID and 2026 elections, and the Probate Court of Mobile County.
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the hours the Secretary of State lists for accessible voting machines at every Alabama polling place. Alabama does not have early voting. If you cannot vote in person on Election Day, you can vote absentee if you meet one of the state’s reasons.
Who to call
- Mobile County Board of Registrars (registration, address changes, voter ID cards): 151 Government St., Suite 165, Mobile, AL 36602, 251-574-8586, Mobile@vote.alabama.gov
- Absentee Election Manager (absentee ballots): Susan Potts, 151 Government St., 251-574-6400
- Judge of Probate (runs elections): Mark Erwin, 151 Government St., 251-574-6000
- Alabama Elections Division: 1-800-274-8683
Nov. 3 results
The Probate Court posts unofficial results on its election results page. At its last update, at 11:49 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, it had 79 of 80 precincts in and 127,782 ballots cast. The state certifies the official results. Provisional ballots are reviewed after Election Day, so totals can still change slightly.
Updated Nov. 14: At the court’s latest update, 4:45 p.m. Nov. 10, with all 80 precincts plus absentee and provisional ballots, 128,815 ballots were cast. Burch had 65,270 and Laffitte 61,662. The road program had 71,272 for and 40,780 against. Local Amendment 1 had 91,628 yes and 21,803 no. These are still unofficial. The election-night figures follow.
- Sheriff: Paul Burch (R) 64,937, Pamela J. Laffitte (D) 60,984
- Pay-As-You-Go road program: for 70,890, against 40,299
- Local Amendment 1 (senior property tax exemption): yes 90,998, no 21,554
Our results story has the school board, legislative and statewide races as Mobile County voted. Statewide totals are on the Secretary of State’s site.
Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 19 | Last day to register or update your registration; Alabama closes registration for the 14 days before an election |
| Tuesday, Oct. 27 | Absentee applications sent by mail must be received |
| Thursday, Oct. 29 | Absentee applications delivered by hand must be received |
| Monday, Nov. 2 | Hand-delivered absentee ballots due by 5 p.m.; emergency absentee applications due by 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, polls 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; mailed absentee ballots must arrive by noon |
Registering to vote
Register or update your address online, or print the state registration form and mail it to the Mobile County Board of Registrars. Once you are approved, the board mails you a voter ID card with your polling place and districts. You do not need to bring that card to vote.
Photo ID at the polls
Alabama requires a photo ID. From the Secretary of State, accepted IDs include:
- An Alabama driver’s license or non-driver ID, valid or expired less than 60 days
- An Alabama photo voter ID
- A state-issued ID from Alabama or any other state
- A U.S. passport
- A pistol permit with a photo
If you have none of these, you can get a free Alabama photo voter ID from the Board of Registrars. A voter without ID can cast a provisional ballot, or vote if two election officials identify them as an eligible voter on the poll list and sign an affidavit.
Where to vote
Find your polling place at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov. The Probate Court posts poll locations and precinct maps for Mobile County.
Absentee voting
You can vote absentee in Alabama if you:
- Expect to be out of Mobile County on Election Day
- Are ill or have a physical disability that prevents a trip to the polls
- Live outside the county as a registered Alabama voter, such as a member of the armed forces, a college student, or someone working abroad, or their spouse or child
- Are an election officer or poll watcher at another polling place
- Expect to work a required shift of 10 hours or more during polling hours
- Are a caregiver for a family member confined to home
- Are in jail or prison and have not been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude
Get your county’s application from the Secretary of State’s absentee page and send it to the Absentee Election Manager. Include a copy of your photo ID with your ballot. Track your ballot at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov.
What is on the ballot
The Secretary of State posts sample ballots and the certified candidates and statewide constitutional amendments. Mobile County’s sample ballot ends with a Special County Election on the 2026 Pay-As-You-Go road and bridge program, which the county says would direct $82 million to 39 projects covering 89.8 miles of road and six bridges, with no new taxes or debt. Voters have approved the program each of the 20 times it has been on the ballot since 1977, according to the Mobile County Commission. On Nov. 3 they approved it a 21st time, 63.76% for, in unofficial results.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the voter registration deadline in Mobile County?
Alabama closes registration during the 14 days before each election. For the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, register online or with the Mobile County Board of Registrars by Monday, Oct. 19.
Does Alabama have early voting?
No. Alabama voters vote on Election Day or by absentee ballot if they meet one of the state’s reasons, such as being out of the county, ill, or working a 10-hour shift during polling hours.
What ID do I need to vote in Mobile County?
A valid photo ID such as an Alabama driver’s license or non-driver ID, a U.S. passport, a state-issued ID, or a free Alabama photo voter ID. A license expired less than 60 days is accepted.
Where do I vote in Mobile County?
Look up your polling place at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov, the Secretary of State’s voter lookup. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
What is on the Mobile County ballot on Nov. 3, 2026?
State and federal races, four statewide constitutional amendments, a Mobile County local amendment and the 2026 Pay-As-You-Go road and bridge program. In unofficial results, Mobile County voters approved all six ballot questions.
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