Early Voting

Early voting is available to any registered voter in Macoupin County.

Early voting begins September 24th and ends November 2nd the day before Election Day (November 3rd, 2026).

During this time you may vote early at:

The Macoupin Voting Center is just south of the Courthouse and next to the old jail.
Monday thru Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Closed October 12th for Columbus Day.

Additional hours at night and on Saturdays will be posted when the official schedule comes out in September.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS EARLY VOTING?

Registered voters may cast a ballot prior to Election Day without having to provide a reason for wanting to vote early. This ballot is cast by personal appearance at the Macoupin County Clerk’s office or at a location set up by the County Clerk.

IF I VOTE EARLY, BUT CHANGE MY MIND, MAY I VOTE ON ELECTION DAY?

No. The law prohibits a person who voted during the early voting period from voting again on Election Day.

WHAT ARE THE SAFEGUARDS AGAINST VOTER FRAUD?

Election judges will compare the voter’s signature with the signature from when the voter registered. The votes cast during the early voting period will not be counted until after the polls close on Election Day.

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR EARLY VOTING?

A major reason for early voting is to encourage greater participation in the election. People who travel for business, work long hours or are otherwise inconvenienced by the hours the polls are open may find it easier to vote early.