John Lewis Good Trouble Lives On
July 17th—19th, 2026 Montgomery, Alabama
John Lewis Day is a project hosted by Transformative Justice Coalition, Black Voters Matter, Indivisible, Declaration For American Democracy, and Public Citizen.
Good Trouble Lives On is a nationwide weekend of action honoring the life and legacy of civil rights hero Congressman John Lewis, and engaging our community members in nonviolent, nonpartisan civic action.
Six years after the passing of Congressman Lewis, we must continue the fight for voting rights with “Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action (GTLO).”
Coined by civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, “Good Trouble” is the act of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice. The power of collective non-violent action resulted in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and we must maintain that same collective action to fight for voting rights today.
This year’s weekend of action will honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, and carry the torch of the civil rights movement by doing what Lewis loved most – organizing, educating, and taking action.
Alabama requires a photo ID, and you can get one for free from the Secretary of State office or your county Board of Registrars. For more information on voter ID, visit this page.
Register to vote online or by mail at the Alabama Secretary of State website.
If already registered, please verify your name matches your photo ID, and that they have your current address. You can check your registration and polling location at this site.
For information on absentee mail-in ballots and to track your ballot, visit this site.
For information about voter rights restoration due to a disqualifying felony, visit paroles.alabama.gov or contact the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles at (334) 242-8700. You’ll need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote (CERV).
ACLU has a Know Your Rights for voters in both English and Spanish.
For help at the polls, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
The polls open at 7AM and close at 7PM. If you’re in the line to vote by 7PM, then stay in line and you will get the chance to cast your ballot.
If you run into problems voting at the polls, you should ask for a provisional ballot.
Upcoming Alabama elections are:
August 11, 2026 Special Primary Election Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7
November 3, 2026 2026 General Election
Download a PDF of the 20-page Alabama Voter Guide for 2026. It has a list of the important deadlines, voting procedures, and other important details that you’ll need to know about voting in Alabama.
Find your district maps on this page. The districts have changed after the Supreme Court Callias decision. There are maps for Congressional Districts, State House, State Senate, and State School Board.
Find the names of your current elected officials here.
July 17th, 2026 will mark the 6th anniversary of John Lewis’ passing, so it is a good day to hold a vigil and celebrate his life and legacy.
Voter turnout is the only way to overcome gerrymandering.
Ask to bring at least one person to the polls.
Create a voter registration hub.
Go into communities and try to reach at-risk voters including the unhoused and our youth.
Use QR codes and flyers.
Take a pledge to vote, take pledge to canvass, turn people into long-time activists, recruit poll workers.
Activate the faith communities to drive voter registration and voter turnout on election day.
Include voter info and announcements in church bulletins.
Refer to interfaith talking points for ideas.
Uplift John Lewis' legacy
Find more information and to watch the live stream from Atlanta go to: GoodTroubleLivesOn.org
Download a 2-page PDF version of this page.
This document was last updated on 07/10/26 by Gary@Gary-Wright.com