Indiana Voter Guide

Upcoming Elections

There are no statewide elections in 2021

Election Rules

Voter Registration Deadline: 29 days before Election Day online, in-person, or by mail, certain military or overseas voters have an extended deadline

Early voting in Indiana runs from 28 days before the election until the day before the election. Contact your county clerk’s office for early voting locations.

Indiana’s Address Confidentiality Program provides confidential voter registration for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Learn more here.

Restoration of Voting Rights After Felony Convictions: The right to vote is automatically restored for felons after their release from incarceration.

ID Requirements for Voting: Photo ID is required. If an ID is not shown, you can cast a provisional ballot and show a photo ID within 6 days of the election.

Absentee Voting: All registered Indiana voters are eligible to vote absentee-in-person at the county election board office beginning 28 days before the election. In order to vote absentee-by-mail you must have an excuse. Applications for mail ballots must be received at least 12 days before Election Day. View the list of excuses and download the application here.

Gender Gaps in Representation

Indiana ranks 33rd in the country for women’s representation in the State Legislature.

Voter Turnout

Indiana had lower voter turnout than the United States overall for both men and women in the 2016 Elections.

Percent Voter Turnout by Gender

Percent Voter Turnout by Race

Other races not shown due to population size