Alabama legislators approve bill ensuring Biden’s spot on ballot
The GOP-controlled Alabama House of Representatives successfully passed a bill guaranteeing President Joe Biden’s inclusion on the state’s ballot for the upcoming November election. This legislation involved changing the certification deadline from 82 to 74 days before the election, enabling the Democratic National Committee to officially certify Biden as their nominee. The unanimous support of all 93 representatives underscored the importance of this decision.
The GOP-led Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation ensuring President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s ballot for the November election.
All 93 representatives voted to change the state’s certification deadline from 82 days before the general election to 74 days, thus allowing the Democratic National Committee time to certify Biden as the nominee before their convention, which takes place Aug. 19-22. The legislation will be sent to Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) for her signature, which spokeswoman Gina Maiola said the governor will sign.
“This is a great day in Alabama when in a bipartisan manner, we passed this legislation to ensure that President Joe Biden gains access to the ballot in Alabama,” Democratic state Sen. Merika Coleman, the bill’s sponsor, said.
Last month, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen warned the Democrats that the timing of their national convention would interfere with Alabama’s certification deadline of Aug. 15.
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Four years ago, Alabama Republicans found themselves in the same boat when the national convention took place a week after the state’s deadline. Former Republican Secretary of State John Merrill had accepted a provisional certification from the national GOP anticipating former President Donald Trump as the nominee. The Biden campaign has asked for a provisional agreement; however, Allen insists that state law does not allow for a provisional certification.
The Biden campaign is facing the same issue in Ohio, but lawmakers there are not expected to make exceptions. Ohio’s law requires parties to submit their nominees 90 days before the general election, setting this year’s deadline to Aug. 7. Lawmakers would need to pass legislation allowing for the fix by May 9. So far, no bills addressing the state’s deadline have been introduced.
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