A current resident of a specific geographic area
Voter registration gets your name and address in the poll book for your local polling place. You can’t vote if your name is not on the list.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
The deadline to register to vote changes with each election.
May Primary: 30 days before the first Tuesday in May. Mail-in voter registration must be postmarked at least 30 days before the first Tuesday in May for the voter to be eligible to vote in the May primary.
November General Election: 30 days before the first Tuesday in November. Mail-in voter registration must be postmarked at least 30 days before the first Tuesday in November to be eligible to vote in the November general election.
Do I have to re-register to vote if I moved across town since the last election?
Yes. You must transfer your registration whenever you move out of your precinct. Use the Indiana Voter Registration Application to transfer your registration and either mail the completed application postmarked no later than 30 days before the election or hand deliver it to your county voter registration office 30 days before the election.
If you are already registered to vote and move to another precinct within 30 days of the election, you may vote on election day in the precinct where you formerly lived. To vote in your former precinct, you must notify the county voter registration office before the election OR make an oral affirmation of your current address to the poll clerks at the polling location. They will ask you to fill out an Affidavit of Voter Transfer on-site and then allow you to vote.
Do I need to re-register to vote if my last name has changed?
Yes. Use the Indiana Voter Registration Application to change your name and/or address. Then, either hand deliver it to your country registration office or mail the completed application postmarked at least 30 days before an election.
Can I register to vote before my 18th birthday?
If you will be 18 years old by November 7, you can vote in the May primary and the November general election. In the primary, however, you will receive a ballot only for the party primary. Your ballot will not list school board candidates or referenda. Of course, you must be registered before you can vote in the primary.
Why can’t I vote for school board members or on referenda in the primary if I’ll be 18 by the general election day in November?
The elections for school board members and referenda are final decisions even though they appear on primary ballots. If you aren’t legally old enough to vote yet, you can only choose nominees to represent your party in the general election in the fall. By November, when the office holder will be elected, you’ll be 18 and eligible to vote.
Can I register to vote at the courthouse?
No. You can pick up a voter registration application at your local license branch, public library, township trustee or city/town clerk treasurer’s office, and at local offices of the Family Social Service Administration. You can also download and print the application online.
Remember to either hand deliver the completed application to your county registration office or mail it postmarked at least 30 days before an election.
Is it correct that public assistance agencies can provide voter registration forms?
Yes. Many public assistance agencies provide voter registration forms. Any agency that dispenses Medicaid, Food Stamps and WIC benefits must also make voter registration applications available. Agencies that provide services to people with disabilities must also offer voter registration. You can also get forms from your local library, most secondary schools, your town clerk/treasurer, the Social Security office and your political party’s precinct representative.
Do I have to declare a political party when I register?
No, but when you vote in the primary and choose a specific political party’s ballot, your party choice becomes public record.
Do I have to declare a party if I only want to participate in the public school board election in the May primary?
No. You won’t have to select a political party to participate only in a public school board election. Tell the polling place officials you aren’t participating in the primary and only want the public school board ballot.
How do I know where to vote?
Registered Marion County voters can cast their ballot at any IndyVOTES center on Election Day.
Find the polling location most convenient for you.
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What if I can’t get to the polls on Election Day?
If you request an absentee ballot from your county election office before the election and meet the qualifications, you can vote absentee. You may receive an absentee ballot for many reasons, including: