Indiana voting guide

Key Dates

• Mon., Oct. 5 Last day to register to vote (online until midnight; mail postmarked; in person by close of business)
• Tues., Oct. 6 Early (in-person absentee) voting begins at county clerk offices
• Thurs., Oct. 22 Absentee-by-mail application must be received by 11:59 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 24 Saturday early voting (county clerk offices open at least 7 hours)
• Sat., Oct. 31 Saturday early voting (county clerk offices open at least 7 hours)
• Mon., Nov. 2 Early voting ends at noon
• Tues., Nov. 3 Election Day: polls open 6 a.m.–6 p.m.; mail ballots must be received by 6 p.m.
• Fri., Nov. 13 Noon deadline to show ID or claim an exemption if you voted a provisional ballot

Your Voting Checklist

• Vote early in person from Tues., Oct. 6 to Mon., Nov. 2.
• Vote by mail. You can vote by mail if you are:
  • 65 years or older
  • Have a disability
  • Out of the county all day on Election Day
  • Working all 12 hours the polls are open
  • Sick or caring for someone who is sick
  • Religion keeps you from voting on Election Day
  • Military or public safety officer
  • Working as an election official outside your precinct
  • No ride to the polls
  • In the state address confidentiality program
  • Listed as a serious sex offender
  
  Request a ballot by Thurs., Oct. 22. Request a mail ballot
  Return it by Tues., Nov. 3.
  Problem with your ballot? Contact your county election office to fix a problem before Election Day. Track your ballot
• Vote on Election Day, Tues., Nov. 3, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. local time. Find your polling place
• Bring the right ID. You must show a photo ID from Indiana or the U.S. government to vote in person.
  • Indiana driver's license
  • Indiana photo ID card
  • U.S. passport
  • Military or veteran ID
  No ID? You can vote a provisional ballot, then show ID to your county by noon on Nov. 13. See the official ID rules
• Review your sample ballot before you go.
• Have a past conviction?
  • You can't vote only while you are in prison.
  • Your right to vote comes back when you get out, even on parole or probation.
  • You then need to register again.
• Make a plan and bring three people. Make a plan

What’s on Your Ballot

These are the biggest races in Indiana this year. Please note, we do not endorse any candidates.

Ballot measures

• Public Question 1: Bail and 'substantial risk' (constitutional amendment). Today Indiana's constitution lets judges deny bail only for murder or treason when the evidence is strong. This would also let judges deny bail for other crimes if the person poses a substantial risk to someone or the community and the state proves no release conditions can protect them.
  Yes means judges could hold more people in jail before trial without bail when the state proves they are a substantial risk.
  No means the constitution stays the same: all offenses except murder and treason remain bailable.
• Residency for city and town court judges (constitutional amendment). Would require city and town court judges to live in the county where their court is, or in the bordering county closest to the court.
  Yes means city and town court judges would have to live in or next to the county they serve.
  No means no new residency rule is added to the constitution for these judges.

Protect the Vote

• Apply to be a poll worker and support free and fair elections.
• Watch the count. Take a training to learn how to observe the polls.
• If anyone tries to stop you from voting or something at your polling place seems wrong:
  • Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
  • Call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) en español
  • Call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) Asian languages
  • Call 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) Arabic
  • Call 1-866-IN-1-VOTE (Indiana Election Division voter hotline)
  • If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. You can still vote.
  • If your name isn’t on the list, ask for a provisional ballot.
  • Know your rights

Organizations to Support

• Indiana Latino Institute. Latino-led statewide nonprofit that uses education and mobilization to help Latinos use their collective voice, including civic engagement.