PRINCIPLE
Alabama landscape
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Alabama

"Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere"

From NASA in Huntsville to Mercedes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama's more than its stereotypes. With 7 House seats, the state balances its deep red reputation with surprising pockets of change, especially in Birmingham and the Black Belt.

South
Montgomery
Capital
5.1M
Population
22nd State
Statehood
9
Electoral Votes

Voting & Civic Participation

Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features

Voter Turnout

Overall Turnout 202458.8%

6.5% below national average

Youth Turnout (18-29)36.0%

13.0% below national average

Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)22.8%

Poor - Very large gap

Voting Access Features

Early Voting
Mail-in Voting
Same-day Registration
Automatic Registration
Voter ID Required
Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)

Take Action

Alabama offers online resources to help you participate in democracy.

Register to Vote
Online registration available

Civics Education Requirements

State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards

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Civics Education Standards

Strength Score: 87.5/100

Category: Strong (1.0-2.0)

Civics Test

Required for graduation

Test Type
USCIS Citizenship Test
Passing Score
60%
Implemented
2018

Course Requirements

Government/Civics

Credits Required
0.5 credits
Duration
1.5 semesters
Grade Levels
high school

Sources