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Nov 3
Indiana General Election

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Registration Summary

Indiana offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Indiana by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.

Voting Summary

Indiana offers absentee ballots by mail to voters who will be unable to vote in person. All other voters are expected to vote in person. Indiana offers early voting.

19 days to Election Day!


Register to Vote

Check that you're registered to vote on Indiana's website.

What key changes should voters know about?

Beginning April 20, you may no longer use a student ID as identification to vote in Indiana. This is due to a federal court order. Visit the Indiana Election Division website or contact your local election office to learn more.

How can I check the status of my mail ballot?

You can check the status of your ballot on Indiana’s website.

How do election officials keep voting secure?

Election officials in your state and community are working hard to ensure the integrity of our elections. All states have implemented security measures to protect the vote.

Visit the Indiana Election Division website to learn more about election security. If you’re interested in getting involved with elections in your community, contact your local election office to learn about opportunities in your area.

How do I vote in person?

Where can I vote on Election Day?

You can look up where to vote on Indiana's site.

Can I vote in-person absentee?

  • Yes, in-person absentee voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the absentee voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. In-person absentee voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
  • Learn more about in-person absentee voting in Indiana.
  • In-person absentee voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Indiana’s site to find where to vote absentee in person.

What do I need to bring?

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

Your ID must be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government and display your photo and name. The name on your ID must be similar to the name on your voter registration record. If your ID has an expiration date, it may be current or have expired after November 5, 2024. Some acceptable IDs are not required to have an expiration date. Learn more.

Acceptable forms include:
  • Indiana driver's license or Indiana-issued photo ID card
  • military ID
  • US Passport

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

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.

Can I register to vote online?

  • Indiana offers online voter registration.
  • To register using the Indiana online voter registration system, you are required to provide the number from your Indiana driver’s license or Indiana identification card issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. If you don’t have an Indiana-issued driver’s license or identification card, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.

Can I vote early?

Yes, Indiana does offer early voting, which in Indiana is called in-person absentee voting.
  • You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the in-person absentee voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Voting locations may be less crowded, as well.

When can I vote early?

Where can I vote early?

  • Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Indiana's site to find where to vote early.

What do I need to bring?

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

Your ID must be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government and display your photo and name. The name on your ID must be similar to the name on your voter registration record. If your ID has an expiration date, it may be current or have expired after November 5, 2024. Some acceptable IDs are not required to have an expiration date. Learn more.

Acceptable forms include:
  • Indiana driver's license or Indiana-issued photo ID card
  • military ID
  • US Passport

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

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.

Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?

Yes, you can submit your voter registration application by mail using the National Voter Registration Form or the Indiana voter registration form.


Once you confirm that you’re eligible to vote, print your form and fill it out.

To complete the National Voter Registration Form, use these instructions to fill out the following fields:


Box 6 - ID Number:
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Indiana, you must provide your Indiana driver's license number OR Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) ID card number, if you have one. If you do not have either of these ID numbers, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.

If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, indicate this on the form. Indiana will assign you a unique identification number.

Box 7 - Choice of Party: 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.

Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.


If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide proof of identification. Include an acceptable ID number, if you have been issued one, on your application. If you have not been issued an acceptable ID number, you must instead submit with your application a COPY of identification documentation OR show proof of identification when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the National Voter Registration Form.
  • You may be exempt from federal proof of identification requirements if you are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act or another federal law.
  • Depending on your state, you may need to show additional identification when you vote, even if you meet federal identification requirements.
Once you’ve filled out all required fields on the form you selected, sign the completed form and send it to your local election office.

If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application before the deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.

How do I vote by mail?

Indiana allows eligible voters to request a mail ballot. All other voters are expected to vote in person. Check to see if you’re eligible to vote by mail on Indiana's site.

How do I get my ballot?

See if you’re eligible and request your absentee ballot online by Oct 22. You can also download and return your absentee ballot form by mail or in person.

What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?

If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.

How do I return my ballot?

What do I need to do if I’ve moved?

What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

What are key deadlines for this election?

Registration deadlines

Absentee ballot deadlines

Voting deadlines

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?

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

Your ID must be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government and display your photo and name. The name on your ID must be similar to the name on your voter registration record. If your ID has an expiration date, it may be current or have expired after November 5, 2024. Some acceptable IDs are not required to have an expiration date. Learn more.

Acceptable forms include:
  • Indiana driver's license or Indiana-issued photo ID card
  • military ID
  • US Passport

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

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.

How do I see what's on my ballot?

View official ballot information on the Indiana Election Division website, if available.

How do I get help registering to vote?

TurboVote can help you make your plan to vote. They can help you start the registration process, learn how to vote by mail, send you election reminders, and more.

Who can register to vote?

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

How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:
  1. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
  2. Send the application to your local election office.
  3. It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
  4. Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
  5. States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.
If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then:
  • You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.
  • If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Indiana. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

How can I check my voter registration status?

You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Indiana's voter registration lookup tool.

How do I contact my state election office?

Which election office should I contact?

  • In Indiana, your local election office runs the elections in your area. They can help you with questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, and local elections.
  • The Election Division oversees elections and election administration in Indiana. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.

How do I contact my local election office?

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.