Voting in Indiana
U.S. Senate and Governor
Neither race is on the ballot in Indiana this year.
U.S. Senate
No U.S. Senate race in Indiana this year.
Governor
No race for Governor in Indiana this year.
Source: 2026 Indiana Candidate Guide, Indiana Election Division. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Monday, Oct. 5 (by close of business at the county office, or by midnight online).
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In-person absentee (early) voting Oct. 6 to noon Nov. 2 at the county clerk's office or satellite sites, plus the two Saturdays before Election Day. Any voter may vote early in person.
Election Day
Polls open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. prevailing local time (most of Indiana is Eastern time; some northwest and southwest counties are Central time).
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required), such as age 65 or older, disability, illness, or being away from the county all 12 hours polls are open.
Request by: Application must be received by the county clerk by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 (12 days before). Postmarks do not count.
Return by: Must be received by county officials by 6 p.m. local time on Nov. 3. Postmarks do not count.
ID to vote in person
Government-issued photo ID required (Indiana driver license or ID card, U.S. passport, military ID). Must be current or expired after Nov. 5, 2024. College IDs are not accepted.
From the Indiana Election Division (Secretary of State) and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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