Early Voting Totals by Party Registration in Macon County

Early voting is over for the 2026 midterms. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Cumulative totals (Macon County):

• Total early voting: 10,645
• GOP: 4,362 (14.6% of registered)
• Democrats: 2,067 (6.9%)
• UNA: 4,183 (14.0%)
• Not Voting: 19,231 (64.4%)
• Total registered: 29,876

Early Voting in the 2022 and 2026 midterms compared. 

In 2022, 9,734 voted early, or 34.8% of the 27,966 registered voters.

In 2026, 10,645 voted early, or 35.63%  of the 29,876 registered voters.

Here is a message from Director of the Macon County Board of Elections: 

Wow! What a turnout!  10,645 in total!!  And Early Voting Is OVER!! 

I want to give a huge shoutout to maintenance workers, delivery partners, the IT department, my Board Members, party chairman and women, and all our Polling Officials! We couldn’t have done this without you! To my Deputy Director, Judy Fritts you rock!  To my Elections Assistant, John Williams, you’re the Man! To our office helper, Edna Morgan, thank you so much!  Your long hours, hard work, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed. From the behind-the-scenes preparation to the long days serving our voters, each of you has played an important part in making this election happen.  To the voters in Macon County, thank you for being so kind and patient with our officials; we appreciate you all!

I know firsthand how much work goes into running an election, and I am incredibly grateful for the people who show up, step up, and give it their all.

To my staff, thank you for everything you do day in and day out. To our Early Voting poll workers, thank you for your time, patience, and willingness to serve our community.

I couldn't do this without each and every one of you. I am proud of this team, and I appreciate you more than you know!

THANK YOU for making Macon County proud! ️

 

Voters who could not make it to early voting must go to their proper polling location on Tuesday, November 3^rd to cast a ballot.  There is NO VOTING on Monday, November 2^nd. 

A Pre-Election Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 2^nd at 5:00 pm to count early voting and absentee-by-mail ballots.  NO results will be given until 7:30 pm. 

A Provisional Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 10^th at 3:00 pm.

Canvass will be on Friday, November 13^th at 11:00 am.

Regards,

 

Melanie D. Thibault

Director, Macon County BOE