DeKalb County, Alabama
Your guide to voting in DeKalb County, Alabama: registration, sample ballots, ID requirements and where to get local help. Home to about 73,100 people, DeKalb County ranks 20th in population among Alabama's 67 counties. In Alabama, each county's Board of Registrars handles voter registration, and the county probate judge oversees elections.
Next Election
March 7, 2028
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register at least 15 days before an election.
Why Voting Matters
Why does voting matter in DeKalb County? Because every eligible voter here has exactly the same power at the ballot box: one vote. The next election for DeKalb County voters is Alabama's primary and presidential preference primary on March 7, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. With manufacturing and health care among the county's biggest employers, issues like manufacturing jobs are decided by the officials voters choose.
About 29,600 people voted for president in DeKalb County in 2024 (about the same as the 29,400 cast in 2020). That equals roughly 52% of the county's estimated 56,800 adults, below the statewide rate of about 55%.
Put another way, about 27,200 adults in DeKalb County sat that election out. Not all of them can vote, but if even 5% of them did, that would be roughly 1,360 more ballots, often more than the margin in races for local councils, school boards, the legislature or Congress.
With about 94 residents per square mile over 777 square miles, DeKalb County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. The county is home to about 1.4% of Alabama's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in DeKalb County include 35765, 35771, 35951, 35954, 35956, 35957, 35959 and 35961, plus 16 more. Take two minutes to confirm your registration, preview your ballot with the links on this page, and decide when and how you will vote. Bring a neighbor along.
Voter Assistance Resources
Who runs elections in DeKalb County? In Alabama, each county's Board of Registrars handles voter registration, and the county probate judge oversees elections. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the DeKalb County Board of Registrars.
Statewide directory, Alabama Secretary of State's Board of Registrars list for all counties:
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/board-of-registrars-all-counties
See your sample ballot. Alabama Votes, where the Secretary of State posts sample ballots by county:
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
To ask a question or report a problem at the polls, call or text Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), a free nonpartisan hotline. For help in Spanish call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682); for Asian languages call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in DeKalb County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program, Alabama's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (205) 348-4928. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Alabama voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in DeKalb County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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