Early voting is underway. Here's where you can cast a ballot in Central Indiana.
Hoosiers who are registered to vote can begin casting ballots Wednesday for the 2023 municipal elections across the state.
Before you head to the polls, make sure you have a valid ID and are aware of days and times for early voting locations in your county.
You can find who is on your ballot and detailed information about the candidates by visiting The Indiana Citizen, a nonpartisan news organization. Access their website at indianacitizen.org.
Here’s what you need to know about early voting ahead of Election Day.
How do I vote early in person?
If you are already registered to vote and have a valid photo ID, you can vote early starting Wednesday.
Examples of a valid photo ID include an Indiana driver’s license and a passport. Valid photo IDs for voting include your name, a photo of yourself, an expiration date and are issued by the state of Indiana or the federal government, according to the Indiana Secretary of State’s office.
In-person early voting times and locations will depend on what county you live in. Check with your local county clerk’s office for more information.
How do I vote by mail?
Hoosiers who wish to vote absentee and mail in their ballots must fill out an application and meet certain guidelines.
As of July 1, absentee mail ballot applications must include a voter’s identification numbers or a photocopy of a valid ID for voting. You can download an application here or call your local elections office to receive one by mail.
Voters can request an vote-by-mail ballot if they meet certain requirements, such as if they have a disability or are age 65 or older, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. A full list of approved reasons for voting by mail can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Your county elections office must possess absentee mail ballots by 6 p.m. on Election Day at the latest, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
Last day of Indiana early voting
Early voting is open until noon Monday, Nov. 6, but times and locations available will depend on the county you live in. Contact your local county clerk’s office for more information.
Marion County early voting locations
The Indianapolis City-County building at 200 E. Washington Street is open during the entire timespan of early voting. Find hours at vote.indy.gov.
The following locations are open from Oct. 28 through Nov. 5. Visit vote.indy.gov for the hours at each site.
Decatur Township Government Center, 5410 S. High School Road
Franklin Township Government Center, 6231 S .Arlington Ave.
MSD Lawrence Education & Community Center, 6501 Sunnyside Road
Perry Township Government Center, 4925 Shelby St.
Pike Library Branch, 6525 N. Zionsville Road
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St.
Thatcher Park Community Center, 4649 W. Vermont St.
Warren Township Government Center, 501 N. Post Road
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Hamilton County early voting locations
According to the Hamilton County elections office, the first early voting sites will open this week in Noblesville and will be followed by locations opening in Carmel, Fishers and Westfield starting Oct. 25. Visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov for specific hours.
Noblesville:
Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square: Oct. 11 through Nov. 6
Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street: Oct. 11 through Nov. 6
Carmel:
Wilfong Pavilion at Founders Park, 11675 Hazel Dell Parkway: Oct. 25-28 and Nov. 1-4
Jill Perelman Pavilion, 3000 W 116th Street: Oct. 25-28 and Nov. 1-4
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Fishers:
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building, 1 Park Drive: Oct. 25-28 and Nov. 1-4
Billericay Park Building: 12690 Promise Road: Oct. 25-28 and Nov. 1-4
Westfield:
Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn Street: Oct. 25-28 and Nov. 1-4
Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 E 151st Street: Oct. 25-28 and Nov. 1-4
Hendricks County early voting locations
Voters in Hendricks County have three locations to vote in person ahead of Election Day. Visit co.hendricks.in.us for specific hours at each site.
Government Center, 366 S. Washington St. in Danville: Oct. 23-Nov. 6
Brownsburg Public Library, 450 S. Jefferson St.: Oct. 25-28, Nov. 1-4
Radient Bible Church, 420 Gable Crossing in Avon: Oct. 25-28, Nov. 1-4.
Johnson County early voting locations
Johnson County residents can start early voting in person Oct. 23 at the Johnson County Courthouse. Other locations open Oct. 28. Visit co.johnson.in.us for more information on hours at early voting locations.
Johnson County Courthouse, 5 East Jefferson St. in Franklin: Oct. 23-29, Oct. 30, Nov. 1-4, Nov. 6
White River Public Library, 1664 Library Boulevard in Greenwood: Oct. 28, Nov. 1-4
Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St: Oct. 28, Nov. 1-4
Trafalgar Public Library, 424 S. Tower St.: Oct. 28, Nov. 1-4
John R. Drybread Community Center, 100 E. Main Cross St. in Edinburgh: Oct. 28, Nov. 1-4
Greenwood Village South Retirement Community, 295 Village Lane: Oct. 30
Otterbein Senior Life Community, 1070 W. Jefferson St. in Franklin: Oct. 31
Compass Park/Indiana Masonic Home, 690 State St. in Franklin: Nov. 1
Boone County early voting locations
Find specific hours for Boone County early voting locations at boonecounty.in.gov.
Boone County Courthouse, 112 Courthouse Square: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Oct. 12 through Nov. 2, Oct. 28, Nov. 3, Nov. 4 and Nov. 6
Whitestown Municipal Building, 6210 S 700 E: Oct. 28 and Nov. 3-4
Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W Oak St.: Nov. 3-4
Zionsville Hussey-Mayfield Library, 250 N 5th St: Nov. 3-4
Grace Baptist Church, 3001 Elm Swamp Road: Nov. 3-4
Jamestown Municipal Building, 421 E Main St.: Nov. 3-4
Hancock County early voting locations
Hancock County has four main early voting locations ahead of the general election on Nov. 7. Specific hours can be found at hancockin.gov.
Hancock County Courthouse, 9 E Main St. in Greenfield: Oct. 11 through Nov. 6
Hancock County Public Library Greenfield Branch, 900 W. McKenzie Road: Oct. 23 through Nov. 4
Hancock County Public Library Sugar Creek Branch, 5731 W. U.S. 52 in New Palestine: Oct. 23 through Nov. 4
Mt. Vernon School Admin Building: 1806 W. S.R. 234 in Fortville: Oct. 23 through Nov. 4
Contact IndyStar's state government and politics reporter Brittany Carloni at brittany.carloni@indystar.com or 317-779-4468. Follow her on Twitter/X @CarloniBrittany.
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