Franklin County, Alabama
Everything a Franklin County, Alabama voter needs in one place: registration, voter ID, absentee and early voting, and your sample ballot. Home to about 31,900 people, Franklin County ranks 37th 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 Franklin County? Because every eligible voter here has exactly the same power at the ballot box: one vote. The next election for Franklin 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. Local work in manufacturing and retail means debates over manufacturing jobs directly affect Franklin County families.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 12,100 ballots were cast in Franklin County, down about 4% from 12,600 in 2020. With roughly 24,500 adults living in the county, that is around 49% of adult residents, below the statewide rate of about 55%.
Put another way, about 12,400 adults in Franklin County sat that election out. Not all of them can vote, but if even 5% of them did, that would be roughly 620 more ballots, often more than the margin in races for local councils, school boards, the legislature or Congress.
With about 50 residents per square mile over 634 square miles, Franklin County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. The county is home to about 0.6% of Alabama's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Franklin County include 35564, 35565, 35571, 35581, 35582, 35585, 35593 and 35616, plus 4 more. Confirm your registration, read through your sample ballot before Election Day, and choose whether you will vote early, by mail or in person. Invite someone you know in Franklin County to join you.
Voter Assistance Resources
Local election help in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
Free, nonpartisan help is available before and on every Election Day: call or text the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682). Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Franklin 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 Franklin 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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