On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to make certain that the Democratic nominees for President and Vice President, presumably President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, will be on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot.
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Alabama lawmakers have passed legislation that will allow President Joe Biden to appear on the state’s November ballot, after the Republican secretary of state warned that Democrats might miss a state deadline to formally name him as their nominee.
Alabama has one of the earliest candidate certification deadlines in the country, which has caused difficulties for whichever political party has the later convention date that year.
Alabama lawmakers signed a bill to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the November ballot since he won't be formally nominated until after AL's early certification deadline.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed into law legislation to ensure that President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot, a spokesperson confirmed.