Monroe County Elections

2024 Election Information

• November 5, 2024 General Election
  • Sample Ballots - Use the voter lookup feature to find your sample ballot.
  • November 5, 2024 Publication Ballot - Click Here
  • Early voting starts Thursday, September 26, 2024 and is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at the Monroe County Courthouse. Also, Saturday voting will be available at the Courthouse on October 26, 2024 and November 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. On Saturday October 26, there will be early voting at the Columbia American Legion from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
  • Vote by mail Ballot Tracking is available at https://monroeballottracking.com/

Voting by Mail

Since the passage of SB536 in October 2021, there are now two options to vote by mail. Please see explaination below of both options.

• Regular Vote by Mail
  • Regular vote by mail is recommended for voters who normally vote in-person but cannot vote in-person this election.
  • College students who are temporarily away from home should choose regular vote by mail.
  • To vote using regular vote by mail, download the application and return to the County Clerk.
  • Click here to download a regular vote by mail application.
  • NOTICE: Track your vote by mail ballot using our Mail Ballot Tracking Service.

• Permanent Vote by Mail
  • Permanent vote by mail is recommended for voters who always want to vote by mail.
  • A ballot will be automatically mailed to the voter approximately 40 days before each election.
  • The voter must vote by mail or surrender their ballot to vote in-person.
  • This option is ideal for voters who have a disability or medical concern; voters who travel frequently for work; voters who have a work schedule that doesn't allow them to vote in-person; and voters who prefer to vote at home due to any other reason.
  • This option is NOT ideal for students or voters who move around frequently.
  • To signup for permanent vote by mail, download the permanent vote by mail application and return to the County Clerk.
  • Click here to download a regular vote by mail application.
  • NOTICE: Track your vote by mail ballot using our Voter Lookup Tool.