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Voting / Candidate Information for Opelika Alabama
If you are new to the Opelika area, or have never registered to vote before, one of the things you’ll want to be sure to do is get yourself registered, for not only will Opelika residents be involved in a national election for President this year, the city is also holding elections again in August for the offices of mayor and city council.
You can register to vote by going to the Board of Registrars office, located in the Lee County Courthouse in downtown Opelika (215 South 9th Street). If you have questions, please feel free to call them at: 334-737-3635.
Another thing you will want to do is find out which “Ward” you live in, so you can know which current city council member represents you, and where you will go to place your votes in both the city and national elections. There are a couple of ways to find out what Ward you live in.
You can click here <../../Default.asp?ID=302&pg=Ward+Maps>to bring up the official "City of Opelika" ward map. You can locate your address on that color coded map and find out which ward you now reside.
You can call the Opelika’s City Clerk, Mr. Robert Shuman, at (334) 705-5110. Mr. Shuman will be more than happy to help you locate your Ward and let you know who your council representative is.
Below is a list of other key election information that the public will want to know:
Voting locations for each ward:
Ward I Covington Community Center
213 Carver Avenue
Ward II Opelika Learning Center
(Old Jeter Primary School)
214 Jeter Street
Ward III Opelika Community Center
1102 Denson Drive
Ward IV EAMC – Health Resource Center
2027 Pepperell Parkway
Ward V Alabama National Guard Armory
300 Consumer Avenue
ABSENTEE VOTING
City Clerk’s Office
City Hall
204 S. 7th Street
Opelika, Alabama 36801
For questions: R. G. “Bob” Shuman
City Clerk – City Treasurer
334-705-5110
rshuman@ci.opelika.al.us <mailto:rshuman@ci.opelika.al.us>
204 S. 7th Street
Opelika, Alabama 36801
For questions: R. G. “Bob” Shuman
Cityrk – City Treasurer
334-705-5110
Other Pertinent Dates and Information
May 28, 2008
The last day a person can become a resident of Opelika and/or a Ward and still be a candidate for election. Candidates must reside in Opelika and/or the Ward for a period of 90 days before the City election.
July 1, 2008
Mayor gives notice of Opelika’s municipal election on the first Tuesday in July in the O/A News.
Candidates may begin qualifying once said notice is published. To qualify for Opelika’s City Election a citizen must meet the residential requirement stated above and be a current registered voter for the City of Opelika. Qualifying forms are available in the City Clerks office.
All candidates must file with the Probate Judge a list of from two to five persons who will serve as their campaign committee. Candidates may serve as their own committee, but must still file a form to this effect with the Probate Judge. This form must be filed within five (5) days of qualifying to run for office. Forms are available at the Probate Judges office or the Secretary of State.
Also, all candidates must file a Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk, this form must be filed along with the Qualifying Form.
July 15, 2008
The last day to qualify for candidates to run in Opelika’s City election. The qualifying form must be file by 5:00pm, Central Daylight time with the City Clerk. Forms are available with the City Clerk.
July 21, 2008
The last day for candidates to file with the Probate Judge a statement showing the names of their campaign committees.
August 21, 2008
The last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot.
August 26, 2008
ELECTION DAY in OPELIKA for CITY OFFICIALS
September 2, 2008
Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon
October 7, 2008
Run-off election (if needed)
October 14, 2008
Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon
November 3, 2008
Newly elected municipal officers take office on the first Monday in November following the election
If you are new to the Opelika area, or have never registered to vote before, one of the things you’ll want to be sure to do is get yourself registered, for not only will Opelika residents be involved in a national election for President this year, the city is also holding elections again in August for the offices of mayor and city council.
You can register to vote by going to the Board of Registrars office, located in the Lee County Courthouse in downtown Opelika (215 South 9th Street). If you have questions, please feel free to call them at: 334-737-3635.
Another thing you will want to do is find out which “Ward” you live in, so you can know which current city council member represents you, and where you will go to place your votes in both the city and national elections. There are a couple of ways to find out what Ward you live in.
You can click here <../../Default.asp?ID=302&pg=Ward+Maps>to bring up the official "City of Opelika" ward map. You can locate your address on that color coded map and find out which ward you now reside.
You can call the Opelika’s City Clerk, Mr. Robert Shuman, at (334) 705-5110. Mr. Shuman will be more than happy to help you locate your Ward and let you know who your council representative is.
Below is a list of other key election information that the public will want to know:
Voting locations for each ward:
Ward I Covington Community Center
213 Carver Avenue
Ward II Opelika Learning Center
(Old Jeter Primary School)
214 Jeter Street
Ward III Opelika Community Center
1102 Denson Drive
Ward IV EAMC – Health Resource Center
2027 Pepperell Parkway
Ward V Alabama National Guard Armory
300 Consumer Avenue
ABSENTEE VOTING
City Clerk’s Office
City Hall
204 S. 7th Street
Opelika, Alabama 36801
For questions: R. G. “Bob” Shuman
City Clerk – City Treasurer
334-705-5110
rshuman@ci.opelika.al.us <mailto:rshuman@ci.opelika.al.us>
204 S. 7th Street
Opelika, Alabama 36801
For questions: R. G. “Bob” Shuman
Cityrk – City Treasurer
334-705-5110
Other Pertinent Dates and Information
May 28, 2008
The last day a person can become a resident of Opelika and/or a Ward and still be a candidate for election. Candidates must reside in Opelika and/or the Ward for a period of 90 days before the City election.
July 1, 2008
Mayor gives notice of Opelika’s municipal election on the first Tuesday in July in the O/A News.
Candidates may begin qualifying once said notice is published. To qualify for Opelika’s City Election a citizen must meet the residential requirement stated above and be a current registered voter for the City of Opelika. Qualifying forms are available in the City Clerks office.
All candidates must file with the Probate Judge a list of from two to five persons who will serve as their campaign committee. Candidates may serve as their own committee, but must still file a form to this effect with the Probate Judge. This form must be filed within five (5) days of qualifying to run for office. Forms are available at the Probate Judges office or the Secretary of State.
Also, all candidates must file a Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk, this form must be filed along with the Qualifying Form.
July 15, 2008
The last day to qualify for candidates to run in Opelika’s City election. The qualifying form must be file by 5:00pm, Central Daylight time with the City Clerk. Forms are available with the City Clerk.
July 21, 2008
The last day for candidates to file with the Probate Judge a statement showing the names of their campaign committees.
August 21, 2008
The last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot.
August 26, 2008
ELECTION DAY in OPELIKA for CITY OFFICIALS
September 2, 2008
Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon
October 7, 2008
Run-off election (if needed)
October 14, 2008
Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon
November 3, 2008
Newly elected municipal officers take office on the first Monday in November following the election
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