Accessible Voting

Accessible Ballot Information

Voters with a print disability, which includes any disability that interferes with reading, writing, or using printed material, may apply for a ballot with accessible features using the Accessible Ballot Application Portal.

Print disabilities include blindness, low vision, dyslexia, dysgraphia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities affecting writing.

Voters using the accessible ballot system who need printing services can access public printing resources such as libraries, print shops, and office supply stores. For details, contact the local printing resource. Voters may also print their absentee ballots at the Madison County Board of Elections.

In-person voting using an accessible Ballot Marking Device (BMD) during early voting or on Election Day is available for voters with disabilities who do not wish to vote via the accessible ballot system.

See the documents below related to accessible ballots:

Cast an Absentee Ballot

  • Once you receive the ballot, mark it according to your choices for each office following the instructions.
  • After marking, fold the ballot and place it in the Security Envelope (signature required).
  • Sign and date the Security/Oath Envelope.
  • Seal the Security/Oath Envelope.
  • Place the Security Envelope in the Postage Paid Return Envelope (includes Madison County Board of Elections return address and "Official Election Mail" logo).
  • Seal the Return Envelope.
  • You may return the ballot in one of the following ways:
    1. Mail it ensuring a postmark no later than Election Day.
    2. Bring it to the County Board of Elections Office no later than 9:00 PM on Election Day.
    3. Bring it to an early voting poll site during their open dates and times.
    4. Bring it to a poll site in Madison County on Election Day by 9:00 PM.