LibGuides: U.S. Voting and Elections: Voting in Alabama

Local Voter Information

Requirements and instructions for registration and voting in Madison County, Alabama.

Offices up for Election - Federal, State, County

Offices up for election at the federal, state, and county level as well as a calendar of the election cycle for 2024.

Sample Ballots are a helpful resource in preparing for Election Day. A Sample Ballot for the 2024 General Election on November 5, 2024, will not be available until early September 2024.

Absentee Voting

Absentee voting information: eligibility, application and voting deadlines, absentee office location, and election calendar.

Huntsville Voter Information

Dates, requirements, and instructions for Huntsville voters.

Madison City Voter Information

Contact information for voter services.

Government Officials

List of elected officials in the city of Huntsville, AL:

https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/government/voting-elections/elected-officials/ ; accessed August 27, 2024.

List of elected officials in Madison County, AL:

https://www.madisoncountyal.gov/government/county-elected-officials ; accessed August 27, 2024.

Mark Your Calendar

October 21, 2024
Voter registration deadline

October 29, 2024
Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail

October 31, 2024
Last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person

November 4, 2024
Last day to hand-deliver an absentee ballot

November 5, 2024
General Election

November 5, 2024
Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received by noon, except for persons casting absentee ballots pursuant to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA voters)

From https://www.madisoncountyvotes.com/; accessed August 27, 2024.

Are You Registered to Vote in Alabama?

Thank you for your interest in registering to vote in the State of Alabama. Please note that the voter registration application may be used to register to vote OR update your voter registration information.

To register to vote in Alabama, OR to update your voter registration information, you may:

Submit an application electronically
Download the Alabama Voter Registration Form (Please fill in all information completely and accurately. The form must be printed, filed out, and mailed to the local office of the Board of Registrars in which the registrant resides.)
Have us mail you an Alabama Voter Registration Form. Additionally, you may contact the Elections Division at 1-800-274-8683 or write a request to the address listed below. Please be sure to include a complete mailing address and the number of forms that you need.

Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
P.O. Box 5616
Montgomery, Alabama 36103

From https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote; accessed August 27, 2024.

Registering to Vote in Madison County

Register to Vote in Madison County, AL

Voter registration in Madison County is governed by the Code of Alabama and the federal National Voter Registration Act (commonly known as “motor voter”).

Qualifications
To register to vote in Madison County, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

Be a United States Citizen
Reside in Madison County
Be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day
Have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony (or have rights restored)
Have not been legally declared “mentally incompetent” by a court

Updating Your Registration
A voter should immediately notify the Board of Registrars of any changes, such as a change in name or address. The law requires that any voter whose name or address is not correct on the voter list provide current information before being allowed to vote. The form to update registration information will be available at all polling places on Election Day. If a voter moves to another county within the state, he or she must re-register in the new county of residence.

When to Register
Citizens may register to vote all year, except during the 14 days prior to an election and on Election Day. Voter registration is closed these days so that the voter list can be compiled for the election. Voter registration applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Board of Registrars no later than the registration deadline for an election. To view the registration deadline dates for the upcoming elections click HERE.

Register Electronically
Avoid completing and mailing a paper application by clicking HERE. With this link you can register online and have your registration form submitted electronically to the Board of Registrars.

Voter Registration Application
You may download the Voter Registration Application HERE. The form can be printed, filled out, and then mailed to the Board of Registrars at the address listed below. We can also mail you a Voter Registration Application – to have an application mailed to you please click HERE.

Restoration of Voting Rights
An individual who is barred from registering and voting by reason of a disqualifying felony conviction may request to have his or her voting rights restored by applying for a Certificate of Eligibility. An individual may qualify for a “Certificate of Eligibility” to vote if he or she has fulfilled all terms of the sentence for the disqualifying felony conviction. For further information, contact the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles at (334) 242-8700.

Political Party Registration
Alabama does not have a party registration law. Therefore, a citizen does not have to declare a political party preference when registering to vote.

Questions
If you have questions about voter registration or need additional information, please contact the Board of Registrars.

Madison County Board of Registrars
1918 North Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
(256) 532-3510

From https://www.madisoncountyvotes.com/voter-resources/register-to-vote-1/; accessed August 27, 2024.