What to bring and how to vote in Indiana

Claire Rafford, Indianapolis Star
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Indiana has a major election in 2024 that includes voting for governor and U.S. Senate.

Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of this story misstated the guidelines for names on photo identification.

The Nov. 8 general election is fast approaching. In Indiana, early voting begins Oct. 12 and goes through noon on Nov. 7.

Here’s what to know, whether you plan to hit the polls early or on Election Day:

What do I need to bring to vote in Indiana?

Under Indiana law, you must bring a photo identification to go vote.

Here are the requirements. To be eligible under Indiana’s photo ID law, the identification must:

  • Display your photo

  • Display your name that conforms to your voter registration record

  • Display an expiration date — either current or have expired sometime after the date of the last general election. Exceptions include military ID, as well as tribal ID recognized by the U.S. government, which are not required to have an expiration date.

  • Be issued by the state of Indiana or the U.S. government

An Indiana driver’s license, U.S. passport, Indiana photo ID card or military ID will suffice for most voters.

You can view a list of photo identification examples online at in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/photo-id-law

Where do I go to vote in Indiana?

Voting locations vary. For specific, county related questions, contact your local county election office.

(A complete list can be found on the absentee by mail application ballot here).

Marion County has switched to vote centers, and residents can vote at any center in the county. You can see a list of vote centers and find the one nearest to you here: vote.indy.gov/vote-centers. Hours and dates may differ.

You can view a list of polling locations for the 2022 general election in Hamilton County here: hamiltoncounty.in.gov/226/Polling-Locations. Early voting locations can be found at: bit.ly/3e0KjIS.

You can find your polling center by searching your address at indianavoters.in.gov. In Hamilton County, you must vote at your polling location, assigned by address.

Hendricks County has vote centers, regardless of address. View a list for the general election here: bit.ly/3C1I6oM.

Johnson County is a vote center county. View a list of early voting and election day vote centers here: bit.ly/3C3PwaT.

Boone County also has voting centers. A list can be downloaded from the Boone County Clerk’s Office website: bit.ly/3dW7fcw

How do I request and return my absentee by-mail ballot?

Absentee voters need to request a ballot no later than Oct. 27, or 12 days before the general election on Nov. 8.

To request an absentee ballot, you must meet the requirements, which can be found online at in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/ways-to-vote. You can request online or by mailing or hand-delivering the application to your county election board or the Indiana Election Division. You also can email the application to elections@iec.in.gov.

More:Indiana’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 11. How to register to vote

Once received, you should mail the ballot back to your local county election office. In Marion County, you also can deliver your absentee ballot at early voting locations. Be sure to check which ones are open on the date you want to drop the ballot off.

Ballots must be received by election officials by 6 p.m. on Election Day, or it will not be processed.

How can I become an informed voter?

A candidate guide from the Indiana Election Division for the 2022 election is available online at in.gov/sos/elections.

IndyStar will also continue to bring you coverage on candidates, races to watch and issues that could have an impact on the 2022 election results.

Contact IndyStar trending reporter Claire Rafford at crafford@gannett.com or on Twitter @clairerafford.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana 2022 general election: What to bring, how to vote