Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Voting in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama? Find registration links, ID rules, early and absentee voting options and your sample ballot here. Home to about 241,000 people, Tuscaloosa County ranks 5th 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 Tuscaloosa County residents shape the decisions made in their name. The next election for Tuscaloosa 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 health care means debates over manufacturing jobs directly affect Tuscaloosa County families.
About 84,900 people voted for president in Tuscaloosa County in 2024 (down about 6% from 90,200 in 2020). That equals roughly 44% of the county's estimated 191,000 adults, below the statewide rate of about 55%.
That means roughly 106,000 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, Tuscaloosa County would add about 5,300 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.
Across about 1,321 square miles, Tuscaloosa County averages around 183 people per square mile, mixing neighborhoods, towns and open land. The county is home to about 4.7% of Alabama's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Tuscaloosa County include 35006, 35111, 35184, 35188, 35401, 35402, 35403 and 35404, plus 29 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 Tuscaloosa County to join you.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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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