Indiana will hold mid-term elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8 throughout the state. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. In Indianapolis, polling centers are open in many locations, and residents may vote at any location in the county. You must have a valid ID to vote. For a full listing of the Vote Centers, visit vote.indy.gov
On the ballot for the mid-terms will be one U.S. Senate seat, and all nine U.S. House of Representatives on the federal side. State offices up for election include Auditor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, half of the State Senate seats, all of the State Representative seats. Local and county offices may also be up for election. To see a ballot specific to your precinct, visit indy.gov/activity/fine-a-sample-ballot and click “Get Started.” Provide your home address and it will take you to your local ballot. You can print it out from your computer.
At the polls, you will need to provide a valid ID to vote in Indiana. This can be your driver’s license, passport, military ID, or any other ID issued by the state or federal government. If you don’t have a valid photo ID, you can go to the closest BMV that issues driver’s licenses and obtain one for free. You will need identifying documentation to get an ID card; visit www.in.gov/bmv or call 888-692-6841 for specific information about what you need to bring with you.
Early voting in Indianapolis is available up to noon on Monday, Nov. 7. You may vote early until Nov. 6 at the Franklin Township Government Center, 6231 S. Arlington Ave.; MSD Lawrence Education & Community Center, 6501 Sunnyside Rd..; Perry Township Government Center, 4925 Shelby St.: Warren Township Government Center, 501 N. Post Rd. You may also vote early at the City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St. until noon on Nov. 7.
According to the American Civil Liberties Union, voters have the right to stay in line if the poll closes while you are in that line. In addition, if machines are down you may ask for a paper ballot. Indiana law prohibits campaigning within 50 feet of a polling entrance. Also be aware that a voting official can ask you to cover up or remove a political pin or sticker on your person before entering a polling station, as this could be considered “passive campaigning.” While you will be permitted to vote, you also risk being turned away.
If you have a disability, and need assistance to vote, you can request assistance before entering the voting booth. You may also designate a relative or friend to assist you in the booth.
If you encounter problems at the voting center, either from a lack of accessibility or possible fraudulent activities on Election Day, call the toll-free hotline at 866-461-8683 and Secretary of State staff will be on hand to answer calls from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. The Marion County Election Board contact information is 317-327-5100.
