Early Voting
Early voting allows all registered voters to cast their ballot in person prior to Election Day. No excuse or reason is necessary to take advantage of early voting.
Early voting for the 2026 General Primary Election:
Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Monday, March 16, 2026
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm
Location: Randolph County Courthouse. Closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents Day.
Grace Period Registration & Voting
Anyone NOT registered to vote in his or her current jurisdiction by Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, must register as a GRACE VOTER and vote at the designated early voting location.
GRACE PERIOD registrations must register AND Early Vote at the same time.
Grace Period Registration & Voting is available from Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 through Election Day.
Vote By Mail
Vote by Mail applications can be obtained in person, by phone, or on-line (link below). Upon receiving the application, the voter completes, signs, and returns it to the election authority. Thursday, March 12, 2026 is the last day to accept Vote by Mail applications.
Once voter registration status is verified, a Vote by Mail BALLOT will be sent to the address indicated on the application (your permanent address or another address). After the ballot is marked, you may return it to the election authority by MAIL or deliver it IN PERSON.
If returned by mail, VBM Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day – March 17, 2026.
One Time Vote by Mail Application (March 2026)
Permanent Vote By Mail Application Click Here
Check on your Vote by Mail ballot Click here
Military and Overseas Voters
Thanks to the new Federal MOVE Act, it is now easier than ever for military families and overseas citizens to vote. Click here – http://www.fvap.gov to access the Federal Voting Assistance Program site, where you can complete, print and sign a downloadable registration and absentee ballot request form.