Ala. Code § 16-13-186

When any election is to be held in any county or in any rural or city school tax district, under the provisions of this article, the county commission shall provide the necessary number of ballots, poll lists, tally sheets, ballot boxes, booths, instructions for holding the election and all other necessary and proper stationery for holding said election; and the sheriff shall see that the same are delivered to the managers before the day of the election.