How to vote in Indiana

Registration deadlines, ID, mail and early voting in Indiana, in plain English, with the official links. The Indiana Election Division (Indiana Secretary of State) is the final word on every rule.

Check your registration Register online Official election office
Register online Yes: 29 days before Election Day, until midnight (October 5 for the November 3, 2026 election)
Register by mail Postmarked no later than 29 days before Election Day
Register in person Close of business 29 days before Election Day at your county voter registration office
Same-day registration No
Voter ID A current photo ID issued by Indiana or the U.S. government is required at the polls; school-issued IDs are no longer accepted since July 1, 2025.
Voting by mail Absentee voting by mail requires a qualifying reason (such as age 65 or older, disability, or absence from the county); the ballot must be received by 6 p.m. on Election Day.
Early voting In-person absentee (early) voting is offered for 28 days before Election Day, ending at noon the day before, plus the two Saturdays before the election.
Statewide elections in 2027 No statewide election; municipal primary May 4, 2027 and municipal election November 2, 2027 for city and town offices.

Checked against the Indiana election office's website on November 8, 2026. Deadlines are for general elections; primaries, runoffs and local elections can differ. Military and overseas voters have their own rules at FVAP.gov.

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