| 8.25.20

YOUR VOTE: Indiana

Get ready to cast your ballot this fall.

By Countable

INDIANA

It's election season! Are you ready? With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!

I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

General Election:

November 3, 2020.

General Registration Deadline:

Registration-cutoff is October 5, 2020.

Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot:

Indiana is not allowing voters to vote by mail due to COVID-19.
Those who are eligible to vote by mail are advised to request their absentee ballots as early as possible. The deadline to request mail-in ballots is October 22.
An Absentee Ballot request can be submitted here.

Indiana is not allowing voters to vote by mail due to COVID-19. Unless you're eligible to vote under normal circumstances, you'll need to vote in person.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status:

Not sure you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements:

Here are the requirements to register as a voter in Indiana, under the heading for voter registration.

Need To Register?

Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location:

School, firehouse or community center, this simple form will tell you where to go to cast your ballot.
Click here to find contact information for your election administators.

Do I need to wear a mask to the polls?

No. Voters in Indiana cannot be barred from polling places over not wearing masks.

V. COVID-19 MAIL-IN VOTING & ABSENTEE VOTING

COVID-19 is NOT an accepted reason for requesting a mail-in ballot. However, some Indiana voters are eligible to vote by mail:

Request your absentee ballot from your town/city clerk as early as possible. An Absentee Ballot Application can be downloaded here.
Here are Indiana's Absentee Voter Registration Instructions.

Out of town or serving abroad?

Here's how to get an absentee ballot.
Absentee Ballot Application: Apply via Voter Portal | Download Form

VI. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws:

Indiana requires photo identification to vote.

Accepted Credentials:

Here is the list of accepted credentials.
Contact your polling place for an acceptable list of options.

Don't have a valid 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.