Alabama's general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3; polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration closes Oct. 19. Madison County registrars: 256-532-3510.

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 Huntsville’s voting and election dates pages 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. Most of Huntsville is in Madison County, whose Board of Registrars and Absentee Election Manager handle registration and absentee ballots. Voters on the Limestone County side of west Huntsville use that county’s offices.

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
  • Huntsville municipal elections (City Clerk): 256-535-6387, City Hall, third floor, 305 Fountain Circle
  • 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 follow 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 a voter identification card with your polling place and districts, usually two to three weeks after you register, the city says. You do not need the card to vote. Check your status and polling place on the state’s My Info lookup.

Polling places in Huntsville

Huntsville has dozens of precincts. Find yours on My Info and vote only at the polling place assigned to you. The city publishes a map of its voting precincts, adopted in 2026. Absentee and regular ballots are available in Spanish, and an interpreter is provided at the polls on request; tell a poll worker.

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 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. 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 elections

Huntsville’s municipal elections are run by the City Clerk, not the county. The 2026 city election was held Aug. 25, with a City Council District 3 runoff on Sept. 22; results are on the city’s election results page. The newly elected council takes the oath of office at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the City Council Chamber.

What this means for you

  • Registration for Nov. 3 closed Monday, Oct. 19. Check your status and polling place on the state’s My Info lookup.
  • Hand-delivered absentee ballots are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Mailed ballots must arrive by noon Tuesday.
  • Bring a photo ID on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • 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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville?

Your polling place is on your voter ID card and on the state’s My Info lookup at myinfo.alabamavotes.gov. The city also publishes a map of its voting precincts.

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.