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Official Seal of the Town of Emelle, AlabamaTown ofEmelleSumter County · Alabama · Inc. 1981

Elections & Voting

Every eligible resident of Emelle has a voice in choosing the leaders of their town, county, state, and nation.

Municipal Elections

The Mayor and members of the Town Council are elected on a nonpartisan basis to four-year terms. Under Alabama law, regular municipal elections are held on the fourth Tuesday in August every four years. If no candidate for an office receives a majority of the votes cast, a runoff election is held six weeks later. Newly elected officers take office on the first Monday in November following the election.

Who May Vote in Town Elections

  • Citizens of the United States who are at least 18 years of age on election day
  • Residents who live within the corporate limits of the Town of Emelle
  • Persons registered to vote with the Sumter County Board of Registrars

Registering to Vote

Voter registration in Alabama is handled at the county level. Residents may register in person with the Sumter County Board of Registrars at the Sumter County Courthouse in Livingston, by mail using the Alabama voter registration form, or online through the Alabama Secretary of State. The deadline to register is 14 days before an election.

Visit the Alabama Votes website to register, check your registration, and find your polling place.

Photo Identification

Alabama law requires voters to show a valid photo ID when voting in person. Acceptable forms include an Alabama driver's license or nondriver ID, an Alabama photo voter ID card, a U.S. passport, a government employee ID, a student or employee ID from an Alabama college or university, a military ID, or a tribal ID. Free Alabama photo voter ID cards are available from the Board of Registrars.

Absentee Voting

Voters who will be unable to vote in person on election day for a reason allowed by law may apply for an absentee ballot through the Sumter County Absentee Election Manager. Applications must be received within the deadlines established by state law.

Qualifying for Municipal Office

Candidates for Mayor or Town Council must meet the qualifications set out in state law, including residence within the town and registration as a qualified elector. Information on qualifying dates, fees, and campaign finance reporting requirements is available from the Town Clerk at City Hall, 123 Dailey Ave, or by calling (205) 286-2243.