Where to vote in Bessemer, Alabama on November 3, 2026
- Where1 placeIn Bessemer
- Election DayTue, Nov 37 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Election officeJefferson County205-325-5550
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Bessemer is in Jefferson County. Bessemer has about 24,984 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines.
Bessemer in-person absentee voting site (1)
Alabama has no early voting. Voters with an allowed excuse can apply for an absentee ballot in person at the county Absentee Election Manager's office until Thursday, October 29, 2026, and vote it there; in-person ballots must be returned by close of business on Monday, November 2, and mailed ballots must arrive by noon on Election Day. Photo ID is required. Jefferson County has two absentee offices: Birmingham, and Bessemer for voters in the Bessemer Cut-off. No 2026 office hours are posted; the Circuit Clerk's 2025 list gives the Bessemer office as Bessemer Courthouse, 1801 3rd Avenue, while the state lookup gives 1851 2nd Ave. N., so call 205-497-8513 before going.
- Jefferson County Absentee Election Manager, Bessemer Division (Karen Dunn Burks), for Bessemer Cut-off voters
1851 2nd Ave. N., Bessemer, AL 35020
In-person absentee applications through Thursday, October 29, 2026
Hand-delivered ballots: by close of business Monday, November 2, 2026
Directions
The places with a Bessemer address, from the Alabama Secretary of State, County Official Lookup: Jefferson County Absentee Election Managers and the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk, Election Commission (2025) and the Alabama Secretary of State, start of absentee voting for Nov. 3, 2026, checked October 16, 2026. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Jefferson County board of registrars
Jefferson County Board of Registrars
Office: 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Suite A-410, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-325-5550
Check your registration and find your polling place at Alabama Votes VoterView, the state's voter site.
Alabama voting dates for Bessemer voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19 | Last day to register online, by mail or in person source |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Apply for an absentee ballot by mail source |
| Tue, Nov 3, noon | Return your absentee ballot source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 7 p.m. | Election Day: polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. source |
Bessemer voting questions
Where do I vote in Bessemer on Election Day?
At your assigned polling place, or a vote center where Jefferson County uses them. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Enter your address on the Alabama page to find yours.
Where can I vote in person in Bessemer?
At the in-person absentee voting site on this page, from Jefferson County's official list. Alabama has no early voting. Voters with an allowed excuse can apply for an absentee ballot in person at the county Absentee Election Manager's office until Thursday, October 29, 2026, and vote it there; in-person ballots must be returned by close of business on Monday, November 2, and mailed ballots must arrive by noon on Election Day. Photo ID is required. Jefferson County has two absentee offices: Birmingham, and Bessemer for voters in the Bessemer Cut-off. No 2026 office hours are posted; the Circuit Clerk's 2025 list gives the Bessemer office as Bessemer Courthouse, 1801 3rd Avenue, while the state lookup gives 1851 2nd Ave. N., so call 205-497-8513 before going.
What is the phone number of the election office for Bessemer?
205-325-5550, the Jefferson County Board of Registrars, 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Suite A-410, Birmingham, AL 35203.
Which county runs elections in Bessemer?
Jefferson County. Bessemer voters register and vote with Jefferson County.
More for Bessemer voters
- Alabama voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Jefferson County election office: address and phone.
- Who is on the Alabama ballot, race by race.
- What's on my ballot and where do I vote, from your street address.
- Voting in every major U.S. city.
Other big cities in Alabama: Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa.
Office details are from the Alabama Secretary of State, County Official Lookup (Boards of Registrars) (checked October 14, 2026). Dates are Alabama's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go; city population and county lines are from the U.S. Census Bureau.