Madison County, Alabama
Your guide to voting in Madison County, Alabama: registration, sample ballots, ID requirements and where to get local help. Home to about 423,000 people, Madison County ranks 2nd 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
Voting is how Madison County residents shape the decisions made in their name. The next election for Madison 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 professional and technical services and health care among the county's biggest employers, issues like broadband and innovation are decided by the officials voters choose.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 196,000 ballots were cast in Madison County, about the same as the 195,000 cast in 2020. With roughly 336,000 adults living in the county, that is around 58% of adult residents, above the statewide rate of about 55%.
That means roughly 140,000 adult residents did not cast a presidential ballot. Some are not eligible, but many are, and that is a lot of untapped power. If just one in 20 of them voted, Madison County would add about 7,010 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.
Across about 802 square miles, Madison County averages around 528 people per square mile, mixing neighborhoods, towns and open land. The county is home to about 8.2% of Alabama's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Madison County include 35739, 35741, 35748, 35749, 35750, 35756, 35757 and 35758, plus 32 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
Local election help in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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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