By WVUA 23 News Reporter Catherine Mentell
As we approach Election Day in November, everyone is thinking about the upcoming presidential election. Following presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's conviction on 34 charges in a hush money trial, analysts are speculating about voter turnout.
Experts believe that more people will be paying attention to the election, but it is too early to tell how voters will react to the situation.
“It's hard to say, but turnout in a presidential election is much higher than other years. We have to look to history. It's very hard to predict what turnout will or won't be. We know a lot of people are watching and preparing for November 5th,” Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said.
Former President Donald Trump still enjoys strong support from his base.
“All indications are, I saw the headline yesterday afternoon that the former president has raised about $39 million since the verdict was handed down, so I think that's an indication of the level of interest in the case,” Allen said.
Allen has an overall message for voters:
“As the state's chief elections official, I want Alabamians to understand that we are working with our local partners, probate judges, registration boards and poll workers as we prepare for Nov. 5,” Allen said. “I want Alabamians to have confidence in our election system. Ballots will always be paper, the tabulating machines we use are not connected to the internet, and you will have to show photo identification when you go to vote.”
By the end of election night, Alabamians will know who won and lost their state.
“We are extremely proud of our election system, we look forward to November and we are working hard every day. Election integrity is a top priority for me and this office,” Allen said.
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