Randolph County, Alabama
Voting in Randolph County, Alabama? Find registration links, ID rules, early and absentee voting options and your sample ballot here. Home to about 23,100 people, Randolph County ranks 43rd 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 Randolph County? Because every eligible voter here has exactly the same power at the ballot box: one vote. The next election for Randolph 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 Randolph County families.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 11,100 ballots were cast in Randolph County, up about 2% from 10,800 in 2020. With roughly 18,400 adults living in the county, that is around 60% of adult residents, above the statewide rate of about 55%.
Put another way, about 7,370 adults in Randolph County sat that election out. Not all of them can vote, but if even 5% of them did, that would be roughly 368 more ballots, often more than the margin in races for local councils, school boards, the legislature or Congress.
With about 40 residents per square mile over 581 square miles, Randolph County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. The county is home to about 0.4% of Alabama's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Randolph County include 36258, 36263, 36264, 36266, 36274, 36276, 36278 and 36280. 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 Randolph County to join you.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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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