A sense of history: Why this Black Belt county has Alabama’s highest voter turnout

By: Drew Taylor

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 1,863

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Greene County is Alabama’s smallest by population, but consistently reports some of the state’s highest voter turnout.
In the May 19 primary, turnout in the Black Belt county was 51%, compared to 23.1% statewide. The county has also seen high turnout in other elections.
Residents say local contests and an engaged electorate play a role. Many also say memories of Jim Crow disenfranchisement drive people to the …

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