Get Ready for Election Day 2026

First: check your registration

Already registered? Make sure your name, address, and precinct are up to date. You can also find your polling place and see what’s on your ballot at Indiana’s voter portal at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

Register online (fastest)

You can register or update online if you have a valid Indiana driver’s license or state ID.

Register by mail or in person

You can register (or update your registration) by completing Indiana’s voter registration form and returning it to your county voter registration office (or registering in person at your county office, BMV during a credential transaction, or certain public assistance offices).

Key deadlines for 2026

• Primary Election Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026
• General Election Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026

Who can register?

You can vote in Indiana if you are:

• A U.S. citizen and Indiana resident
• 18 or older by the next general or municipal election
• Not currently imprisoned after a felony conviction
• Living in your precinct at least 30 days before the election

After you submit

Your county processes your application and will send a voter registration acknowledgment card. If you don’t get a card or notice within about 30 days, contact your county office.

Don’t forget: ID to vote

Indiana requires a government-issued photo ID to vote in person.

Volunteer with the ACLU of Indiana

Sign up to join our volunteer network to support voting efforts across the state. Learn more here.

Volunteer at the Polls

Poll workers help elections run smoothly — checking voters in, staffing vote centers, and assisting voters on Election Day (and sometimes during early voting, depending on county). Learn more about working the polls here.

How to do it

• Pick a date & time: decide when you’re going (early voting or Election Day).
• Make it a group plan: set a meetup spot, coordinate rides, and text a reminder.
• Help them check basics: confirm they’re registered, know their vote center, and have a valid photo ID.
• Bring the essentials: ID, a sample ballot/list of candidates, and any accessibility needs.
• Snap a “we voted” moment: celebrate (without photographing anyone’s marked ballot).

Need a quick nudge? Copy/paste: “Want to vote together? Let’s go on [DAY] at [TIME]. I can drive; bring your photo ID. We’ll check your vote center first.”

Indiana has some of the worst voter turnout in the nation, and politicians have only made it more difficult to vote. But they wouldn't do that if your vote didn't matter! That's why it is so important to know about recent changes to Indiana's voter laws.

As of Apr. 20, 2026, university IDs may not be used as a valid form of ID to vote in the 2026 primary election. Learn more about voter ID laws.

In addition, Indiana has implemented new requirements for those registering to vote in the state for the first time. Whether in person or by mail, these individuals must submit an Indiana driver’s license number or the last four digits of their SSN with their application, and the county voter registration office or election official must be able to match the applicant with an existing Indiana identification record bearing the same name, date of birth, and identification number set forth in the voter registration application. Learn more about new voter registration requirements.