Voting in
Indiana

INUpdated February 1, 2026

Your Voting Cheat Sheet

Indiana has a strict photo ID requirement and does not allow no-excuse absentee voting. Early in-person voting is available at the county clerk's office beginning 28 days before Election Day. Registration closes 29 days before the election.

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Upcoming Elections in Indiana

General

2026 Federal Midterm General Election

Nationwide

The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
  • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
  • +3 more
249 days away

Registration Deadlines

220 days until earliest deadline
OnlineOctober 5, 2026
By MailOctober 5, 2026
In PersonOctober 5, 2026
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Quick Facts

Online Registration
Yes
Same-Day Registration
No
Voter ID Required
Yes
No-Excuse Absentee
No

Voter ID Requirements

Indiana has a strict photo ID law. Voters must present a government-issued photo ID that is current or expired since the last general election. A free state ID is available from the BMV.

Early Voting

StartsOctober 6, 2026
EndsNovember 2, 2026

Absentee / Mail-In Voting

No-Excuse Absentee No
Request DeadlineOctober 22, 2026
Return DeadlineNovember 3, 2026

Election Day Polling Hours

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Election Day: November 3, 2026

Key Facts

  • Strict photo ID law; government-issued photo ID is required to vote
  • Absentee voting requires an approved excuse
  • Early in-person voting begins 28 days before Election Day at the county clerk's office
  • A free state ID is available from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
  • Polls close at 6:00 PM, among the earliest in the nation

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