Indianapolis, Indiana: Early voting is right around the corner in Indiana, with voters across the state preparing to make their voices heard in the upcoming election. Here’s what you need to know about early voting, checking your registration status, and where to vote early in Marion County.
How Do I Check My Voter Registration Status?
Before heading to the polls, it’s essential to ensure your voter registration is up to date. The deadline to register is October 7, so there’s still time if you’re not yet registered. To check your voter registration status or register to vote, visit Mirror Indy’s voter registration guide or the Indiana Voter Portal.
When Can I Vote Early?
Early voting begins on October 8 and runs through November 4. Voting takes place at the City-County Building downtown. Additional voting centers open from October 26 through November 3. You can vote between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at any of these centers.
Where Can I Vote Early?
There are several early voting centers around Indianapolis. Choose the location most convenient for you, and click on the links below to find more details about hours, dates, and what to bring with you:
- Center Township: City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St.
- Decatur Township: Decatur Township Government Center, 5410 S. High School Road
- Franklin Township: Franklin Township Government Center, 6231 S. Arlington Ave.
- Lawrence Township: MSD Lawrence Education & Community Center, 6501 Sunnyside Road
- Perry Township: Perry Township Government Center, 4925 Shelby St.
- Pike Township: International Marketplace Coalition, 4233 Lafayette Road, Suite A
- Warren Township: Warren Township Government Center, 501 N. Post Road
- Washington Township: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St.
- Wayne Township: Thatcher Park Community Center, 4649 W. Vermont St.
What to Expect When Voting Early
When you arrive to vote early, bring a valid ID. You’ll check in with a poll worker using an iPad. Once your information is verified, the poll worker will provide you with a blank ballot and a security envelope.
After marking your choices, you’ll fold your ballot and place it in the security envelope, which will include your name, date of birth, precinct, and address. You’ll then sign the envelope, along with two clerks—one Democrat and one Republican—to confirm your ballot is ready for submission. Your ballot will be placed in a secure ballot box until it is transported at the end of each day to the Marion County Election Board’s service center.
What Happens to My Ballot After I Vote?
Once your ballot is at the service center, it is placed in a secure cage that can only be unlocked when both a Republican and a Democrat are present. The key to this cage is kept in a safe, which also requires both parties to access. Only on Election Day will your ballot be unlocked and counted.
Make sure to vote early if you can, and don't forget to check your voter registration status before heading to the polls! Early voting is a convenient way to make sure your vote counts, even if you can’t make it on Election Day.
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