Politics
Indiana voters can cast ballots early through Nov. 2; Election Day is Nov. 3
Early in-person voting opened Oct. 6 for Indiana’s 2026 general election, which includes statewide offices, congressional seats and state legislative races. Voters can check their polling location online and should note deadlines for mail ballots and Indiana’s photo ID requirement.
Indiana voters can cast ballots early for the Nov. 3 general election, with in-person absentee voting available from Oct. 6 through noon Nov. 2. Every county must also offer early voting on the two Saturdays before Election Day.
The election includes races for secretary of state, state auditor and state treasurer, as well as contests for the U.S. House and Indiana General Assembly. The statewide candidates are Democrat Beau Bayh, Republican Max Engling and Libertarian Lauri Shillings for secretary of state; Democrat Jessica Bailey, Republican Elise Nieshalla and Libertarian John Schick for auditor; and Democrat Coumba Kebe and Republican Daniel Elliott for treasurer.
Which congressional and legislative contests appear on a voter’s ballot depends on where they live. Voters can look up their precinct and find election information through Indiana’s voter portal at indianavoters.in.gov.
The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is 11:59 p.m. Oct. 22. Completed mail ballots must reach the county election board by 6 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. In-person absentee ballot requests must be made by noon Nov. 2.
Indiana requires voters to show government-issued photo identification. The ID must display the voter’s photo and name, with a name that conforms to the voter registration record. It must include an expiration date and be current or have expired after the previous general election; it must be issued by Indiana or the federal government. Indiana residents who do not drive can obtain an identification card through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.