2026 voter guide
IN
How to vote in Indiana in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Monday, October 5, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: 29 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day. In person: Received by close of business 29 days before Election Day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Indiana requires an approved excuse to vote by mail. Received 12 days before Election Day
Returning it: Voted ballots are due by 6pm on Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedNo-excuse in-person absentee voting runs Tuesday, October 6 through noon Monday, November 2, 2026, including the two Saturdays before the election (October 24 and 31).
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
2 statewide measures are certified for Indiana's 2026 ballots so far.
Bailable Offenses and Substantial Risk Standard AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Bail · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would let courts deny bail to a person charged with a crime when the proof of the charge is evident or the presumption is strong, and the person is found to pose a substantial risk to another person or the community.
A yes vote means: Allows courts to deny bail when the proof is strong and the accused is found to pose a substantial risk to another person or the community.
A no vote means: Keeps the Indiana Constitution's current bail provisions unchanged.
Residency Requirements for City and Town Court Judges AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judiciary · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would require judges of city and town courts to live either in the county where the court is located or in the bordering county closest to the court.
A yes vote means: Requires city and town court judges to live in the court's county or the closest bordering county.
A no vote means: Does not add this residency requirement to the state constitution.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Indiana?
Yes — Indiana has official online registration (deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
Yes — Indiana requires an approved excuse (like being away, illness, or disability) to vote by mail.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in Indiana, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: 29 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day. In person: Received by close of business 29 days before Election Day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Indiana deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Indiana election office. Found an error? Tell us.