Alabama Adjusts Election Law to Secure Biden's Ballot Presence

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signs legislation modifying the state's election certification deadline, ensuring President Joe Biden's inclusion on the November ballot.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a new law moving the state's election certification deadline from 82 days to 74 days before the general election.
The adjustment was made to accommodate the Democratic National Convention's schedule, which would have otherwise posed a conflict with the original deadline.
This legislative change mirrors past accommodations made for Republican candidates, reflecting a bipartisan approach to election law.
The move prevents potential legal disputes over ballot access in Alabama, a state where early certification deadlines have historically posed challenges.
Similar issues are being addressed in Ohio, where deadlines also precede the Democratic National Convention, but no legislative action has been confirmed yet.