2026 election

Voting in Indiana

Primary

Held

Tuesday, May 5

Early voting

April 7th – May 4th

General

Tuesday, November 3

Early voting

October 6 – November 2

Register online by: October 5, 11:59pm
Register by mail by: October 5
Register in person by: October 5 close of business
Request a mail ballot by: October 22, 11:59pm
Mailed ballot must arrive by: November 3 close of polls

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How to cast your ballot

By mail

You need one of these reasons:

I have a specific, reasonable expectation of being absent from the county on Election Day during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
I will be confined to my residence, a health care facility, or a hospital due to illness or injury during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
I will be caring for an individual confined to a private residence due to illness or injury during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
I am a voter with disabilities. NOTE: If you are unable to mark the ballot or sign the ballot security envelope, you must contact the county election board to process your application.
I am a voter at least 65 years of age.
I will have official election duties outside of my voting precinct.
I am scheduled to work at my regular place of employment during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
I am unable to vote at the polls in person due to observance of a religious discipline or religious holiday during the entire 12 hours the polls are open.
I am a voter eligible to vote under the “fail-safe” procedures in IC 3-10-11 or 3-10-12.
I am a member of the military or a public safety officer.
I am a “serious sex offender” (as defined in IC 35-42-4-14(a)).
I am prevented from voting due to the unavailability of transportation to the polls.

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In person

Polls open on election day: 6am – 6pm
Or vote early: In the windows shown above

What counts as ID

You will need to show photo ID to vote in Indiana.

Your ID must be issued by the State of Indiana or the US government
Display your photo, name, and an expiration date (can be current or expired sometime after November 5, 2024)

Acceptable forms include:

Indiana driver's license or Indiana-issued photo ID card
Military ID
US Passport

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If you are a first-time voter and you registered by mail or in person, you may need to provide proof of residency when you vote.

You will need to provide proof of residency if you didn't include your Indiana driver's license number, state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number in your voter registration application, or if your local election office was not able to validate the ID number you used.

Your proof of residency must show your current name and current address and must match the name and address you used to register to vote.

Acceptable forms include:

Indiana driver's license or Indiana-issued ID card
Any current and valid photo ID issued by the US government, State of Indiana, or a Native American Indian tribe or band recognized by the United States government
Current utility bill
Bank statement
Government check
Paycheck
Other government document

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Voters without ID:

If you are unable or unwilling to present ID meeting these requirements, you may cast a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you have until noon 10 days after the election to follow up with the county election board and either provide the necessary documentation or affirm one of the law’s exemptions applies to you.

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Before you can vote

Registering

Ways to register:

Indiana lets you pre-register from age 17, so you are on the roll the moment you turn 18.

Who can register, and what you need

To register in Indiana you must:

be a United States citizen
be a resident of Indiana
have resided in the precinct at least 30 days before the next election
be at least 18 years of age on the day of the next general or municipal election
not currently be imprisoned following a criminal conviction

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Which primary can you vote in?

In Indiana, you do NOT affiliate with a party during voter registration. When voting in a partisan primary election, you must state your party affiliation in order to receive a party ballot. You may only vote for candidates in the party whose ballot you select. If you do not select a party, you may still vote on a public question that is held on the same day as the primary without asking for a party ballot.

Also voted on May 5: Ohio.

Dates, deadlines and rules come from DemocracyWorks, last refreshed August 27, 2026; poll hours from our own election guide. Rules change — check with your election office before you rely on a date.