In Alabama, voting records are public, but the information accessible to the public is limited. This has come into focus with the case of Candice Duvieilh, whose voting history could impact her political campaign.

Public Access to Voting Records

Federal law mandates that states maintain and make voter registration records available for public inspection. In Alabama, these records can be requested from the Secretary of State’s office for a fee of one dollar per page. The records include a person’s name, address, date of birth, party affiliation, voting participation in elections, and precinct and district information. However, they do not reveal how an individual voted or their specific candidate choices.

Impact of Moving on Voting Records

When a person moves to a different precinct in Alabama, their voter file is essentially reset. A new voter registration file is created for the new county, showing only the elections participated in at the current address. This situation explains why Duvieilh’s vote does not appear in her record after moving to Madison County in December 2025. Her new file only reflects elections she has participated in since relocating.

Additional Resources for Voters

Alabama voters can also use the VoterView tool on MyInfo.AlabamaVotes.gov to check their registration and ballot status for the current election cycle by entering their name and date of birth. For records of previous elections, individuals must contact their local Board of Registrars.

Legal Ambiguities

The Marshall County absentee ballot manager confirmed that Duvieilh requested and received an absentee ballot for the 2024 election. However, the county attorney stated that they could not disclose whether her ballot was submitted or counted, as Alabama law does not clearly define whether the acceptance or rejection of a specific ballot is public or private information.

Original reporting: Rocket City Now (Huntsville) — read the source article.