How to find your polling place in Indiana on Election Day
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Hoosier voters who were not among the record number of people who voted early will need to vote in person on Election Day.
Polls will be open across the state from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. local time.
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Here is how to find your polling place:
Where do I vote?
Hoosiers can find their polling place by visiting the state's voter portal at indianavoters.in.gov.
Once on the site, a registered voter can find their polling location by doing a search of either their personal voter registration information or their county and precinct.
Voters in Marion County can vote at any of the county's 187 polling places on Nov. 3, no matter where in the county they live. The full list of voting locations can be found on the county's website, vote.indy.gov or by clicking here.
Russell Hollis, deputy director of the Marion County Clerk's Office, said allowing people to vote anywhere in the county can help people like essential workers and parents or caregivers who would rather vote closer to work or school.
"It just adds convenience to the voters," Hollis told IndyStar.
But voters in other counties may still need to vote at a specific location.
In Hamilton County, for example, voters must go to their assigned polling place.
Polling locations in 35 precincts in Hamilton county were changed this year, and county officials are encouraging residents to double check their polling location — even if they've voted at the same polling place for years.
In addition to finding their polling location, voters can use the state's voter portal to learn more about who is on their ballot and see election results as they roll in.
What do I need to bring to my polling place?
Voters need only to bring a photo ID to vote at their polling location.
Acceptable IDs include a passport, military ID, state ID or driver's license. The ID must not have expired before Nov. 6, 2018. Free state ID cards can be obtained at BMV branches Monday or Tuesday.
Despite a record number of people voting early this year — more than 1.25 million people voted early in Indiana — election officials have warned there may still be long lines on Nov. 3.
Election officials in Marion County said they expect high turnout and have encouraged voters to stay patient when dealing with lines.
Voters will also be required to wear masks inside polling locations. People who are in line when polls close at 6 p.m. local time will still be able to vote.
IndyStar reporter Lydia Gerike contributed to this report.
Contact Lawrence Andrea at 317-775-4313 or landrea@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @lawrencegandrea.
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