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Hoosiers urged to prepare for upcoming general election

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Speaker Todd Huston District 37 | Ballotpedia

Speaker Todd Huston District 37 | Ballotpedia

Our country was founded on the principles of democracy, and it's our job to keep that system strong. Voting is essential to ensure our government remains effective. Planning ahead guarantees you are fully prepared and informed about the voting process. For Hoosiers, IndianaVoters.com is a trusted resource that simplifies this process. Whether you need to check your registration status, locate your polling place, or learn about candidates, this website has all the information to make voting straightforward and hassle-free.

The website offers many helpful tools including:

- Register To Vote

- My Polling Locator

- Election Security Information

- Vote By Mail

- Find Elected Officials

With the Oct. 7 voter registration deadline approaching, Hoosiers are encouraged to register or update their voting status by visiting IndianaVoters.com. Those who prefer to register in person can go to their county clerk’s office. In.gov/courts provides a detailed directory of the clerk’s office for each county, including addresses and phone numbers.

General Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.

You can also plan to vote on or before Election Day by visiting IndianaVoters.com where you’ll find information on voting locations, who is on your ballot, and what the state is doing to ensure the security of elections.

To be eligible to vote, a resident must be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, have a valid Indiana driver’s license or state-issued identification card, be a citizen of the United States, and have lived in the same precinct for at least 30 days before Nov. 5.

In-person voting at county clerk's offices will be available from Oct. 8 through noon on Monday, Nov. 4. The deadline to apply for a Traveling Board ballot is also noon on Nov. 4.

You can request an absentee ballot if you are unable to vote in person at your polling location. Absentee ballots must be received by your county election board no later than 6 p.m. on Nov. 5, except for overseas voters. The deadline to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot is 11:59 p.m., Oct. 24.

Military and overseas voters should use the Federal Post Card Application to request a ballot.

Citizen poll workers are critical to ensuring elections run smoothly and efficiently—from welcoming voters to verifying registrations and issuing ballots. If interested in serving as a poll worker, individuals will receive training and can earn compensation depending on the county. For more information, contact your local election office.

To learn more about registration and voting, visit IndianaVoters.com. Don’t forget to register before the Oct. 7 deadline.

"I encourage you to participate in our election process and share this information with your family, friends and neighbors."

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