Winston County, Alabama
Your guide to voting in Winston County, Alabama: registration, sample ballots, ID requirements and where to get local help. Home to about 23,900 people, Winston County ranks 42nd 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 Winston County? Because every eligible voter here has exactly the same power at the ballot box: one vote. The next election for Winston 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 Winston County families.
About 11,100 people voted for president in Winston County in 2024 (about the same as the 11,300 cast in 2020). That equals roughly 57% of the county's estimated 19,400 adults, close to the statewide rate of about 55%.
Around 8,230 adults here did not vote for president. Some aren't eligible, yet the rest are untapped power: one more voter in every 20 of them would mean about 412 extra Winston County ballots, enough to change the result in many close contests.
Winston County spans about 613 square miles of small towns and countryside, averaging roughly 39 people per square mile. The county is home to about 0.5% of Alabama's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Winston County include 35053, 35057, 35098, 35179, 35503, 35540, 35541 and 35551, plus 6 more. Check that your registration is current, look up your sample ballot, and make a plan to vote. Then ask a friend or family member in Winston County to do the same.
Voter Assistance Resources
Who runs elections in Winston 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 Winston 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 Winston 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 Winston 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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