2026 Voting Guide
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS MAY 5TH!
POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 6 AM TO 6PM
Step 1: Register to Vote
Get registered to vote or check your voter registration to ensure it's up to date. Click the button below to go to Indiana's registration portal.
To vote, you must be:
1. A U.S. citizen.
2. A resident of Indiana.
3. At least 18 years old on or before the election.
4. Not currently in prison.
5. Lived at least 30 days at your current residence.
6. Registered to vote.
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 6TH!
Step 2: Develop a Voting Plan
Vote Absentee-By-Mail:
1. Log in to the Voter Portal at www.indianavoters.in.gov
2. On the left side, click "Absentee Voting" and then choose "Vote by Mail."
3. Verify your information and then complete the online form.
4. Submit your application, and if approved, your ballot will be mailed to you with further instructions.
Vote Absentee-In-Person:
1. Choose a date that works best for you to vote early. However, each county has different dates and locations. Click the links below for your county.
2. Come to your early voting location with the proper identification.
Step 3: Cast Your Ballot
Casting your ballot either by absentee ballot or in person on election day has certain requirements.
Absentee-By-Mail Ballot:
For your vote to be counted, your ballot must be delivered to your County Board of Elections by May 5, 2026, by 12 PM local time. County election officials must have possession of the ballot by this deadline; postmarks – even if dated on or before the election date – will not be considered on-time.
Absentee-In-Person Ballot:
To vote early in person, you must arrive at your early voting location during open hours. A valid photo ID is required to vote early in person. Click the button below to see examples of acceptable and unacceptable voter IDs.
Voting on Primary Election Day: May 5th, 2026
Voting on Primary Election Day is open from 6 AM to 6 PM local time. Use the Indiana Voter Portal by clicking "Find Your Polling Place" to be prepared on Election Day. A valid photo ID is required to vote on Election Day. Click the button below to see examples of acceptable and unacceptable voter IDs.