Unofficial Nov. 3 results are in: Brett Jones won the Madison County sheriff's race and all 4 amendments passed. Registration, ID and absentee rules are below.

Updated Nov. 4: Unofficial results are in. Democrat Brett Jones beat Sheriff Kevin Turner, and all four statewide amendments passed. See the Madison County results.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Alabama Secretary of State’s 2026 election information, absentee voting, photo voter ID and registration pages, the City of Madison’s polling locations page and Madison County Votes. This page is factual and endorses no candidate or measure.

Alabama’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., as set by state law. Madison sits in two counties, so where you register and vote absentee depends on which side of the county line you live on. Most of the city is in Madison County; the west side is in Limestone County.

Who to call

  • Madison County Board of Registrars (registration): 256-532-3510, 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, Madison@vote.alabama.gov
  • Madison County Absentee Election Manager (Circuit Clerk Debra Kizer): 256-532-3684, 1918 N. Memorial Parkway, Huntsville
  • Limestone County Board of Registrars: 256-233-6405, 100 Clinton St. S., Suite E, Athens
  • Limestone County Absentee Election Manager (Kelly Davis): 256-216-3875, 200 Washington St. W., Athens
  • Madison polling place questions: City Clerk, 256-772-5610
  • Alabama Elections Division: 1-800-274-8683

Key dates for Nov. 3

Date Deadline
Monday, Oct. 19 Last day to register or update your registration
Tuesday, Oct. 27 Mailed absentee applications must be received by the Absentee Election Manager
Thursday, Oct. 29 Hand-delivered absentee applications must be received
Monday, Nov. 2 Hand-delivered absentee ballots due by close of business, no later than 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3 Election Day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; mailed absentee ballots must arrive by noon

The absentee deadlines are the state’s rules of seven days and five days before the election for applications, according to the Secretary of State.

Registering

Register or update your address online, or print the state form and mail it to your county Board of Registrars. Once you are approved, the registrars mail you a voter identification card with your polling place and districts. You do not need to bring the card to vote. Check your status and polling place on the state’s My Info lookup.

Polling places in Madison

The city lists these polling places for state and federal elections on its polling locations page:

County Precinct location Address
Madison Town Madison Wellness Center 190 Graphics Drive
Madison Madison Seventh-day Adventist church 183 Shelton Road
Madison Madison Public Library 142 Plaza Blvd.
Madison Madison City Hall 100 Hughes Road
Madison Faith Lutheran Church 660 Gillespie Road
Madison Madison Community Center 1329 Browns Ferry Road
Madison Asbury Church 980 Hughes Road
Madison Restoration Church 5810 Wall Triana Highway
Limestone Capshaw Baptist Church 14944 Dupree Worthey Road, Harvest
Limestone James Clemens High School 11306 County Line Road
Limestone First Baptist Church 29113 Huntsville-Brownsferry Road

Vote only at the polling place assigned to you. Confirm it on My Info before you go.

Photo ID

Alabama requires a photo ID at the polls. Accepted IDs include a valid driver’s license or nondriver ID (or one expired less than 60 days), a free Alabama photo voter ID, a valid state-issued ID from any state, and a valid pistol permit with a photo, according to the Secretary of State’s ID page. If you have none, you can get a free Alabama photo voter ID from the Board of Registrars. A voter without ID may cast a provisional ballot, or may vote if two election officials identify the voter and sign an affidavit.

Absentee voting

Alabama has no in-person early voting period. Voters who qualify under state law can vote absentee. Apply to your county’s Absentee Election Manager with your name and address, a copy of your photo ID and an original signature. Emergency and medical emergency absentee rules cover voters with a qualifying emergency in the last five days before the election. Full rules are on the state’s absentee page.

What is on the ballot

Sample ballots for every county are on the Secretary of State’s 2026 general election sample ballot page, along with the state’s certification of candidates and of statewide constitutional amendments. Results on election night come from each county; Madison County posts them on Madison County Votes, 256-532-3330. Results are unofficial until certified.

City of Madison municipal elections are run by the City Clerk, not the county; call 256-772-5610.

What this means for you

  • Not registered? Monday, Oct. 19, is the last day.
  • Bring a photo ID on Nov. 3.
  • Check whether you live on the Madison County or Limestone County side before applying absentee.

More guides: who to call at City Hall and public notices.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next election in Madison, Alabama?

Alabama’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., as set by state law.

What is the voter registration deadline in Alabama for Nov. 3, 2026?

Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Register online through the Alabama Secretary of State or with the Madison County Board of Registrars, 256-532-3510.

Does Alabama have early voting?

No in-person early voting period is offered. Voters who qualify can vote absentee; a mailed application must reach the county Absentee Election Manager by Tuesday, Oct. 27, and a hand-delivered one by Thursday, Oct. 29.

Where do I vote in Madison?

Your polling place is on your voter ID card and on the state’s My Info lookup at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov. Madison precincts vote at places including City Hall, the Madison Public Library, the Madison Community Center and James Clemens High School.

What ID do I need to vote in Alabama?

A valid photo ID such as an Alabama driver’s license, a nondriver ID or a free Alabama photo voter ID. A voter without ID can cast a provisional ballot.