Are you registered to vote? If not, it’s time to act to make sure your voice is heard on Election Day. If you have new neighbors or co-workers who just moved here, please share this information with them.

October 21 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election. There are federal races on the ballot, including the presidential race and U.S. House of Representative races, along with a handful of state and county races.

Absentee Voting

Alabama doesn’t have early voting, but you can vote absentee if you’re not able to make it to the polls on election day.  You can visit the Madison County Service Center (1918 North Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35801) now through October 31 to apply for an absentee ballot and vote on-site. Bring your photo ID. You can’t bring an application for anyone else, though.

October 29 is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, October 31 is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person, and November 4 is the last day to hand-deliver an absentee ballot. Here is more information about absentee voting.

Voting on November 5

If you vote in person on election day, don’t forget to bring your photo ID. You should also plan extra time to wait, because we traditionally see high voter turnout for presidential elections. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Double check your polling location at alabamavotes.gov.

Another helpful website is madisoncountyvotes.com, which includes all of the information above and sample ballots for Madison County.

By Claire Aiello
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber