How to vote in upcoming elections in Indianapolis, IN

The voter registration deadline will be here before you know it (cough, it’s Tues., Oct. 11).

Here are the must-knows about voting locally in the Circle City so you’re prepared for Election Day.

🗓 Important dates

• Tues., Oct. 11 | Deadline for voter registration
• Wed., Oct. 12 | In-person early voting opens
• Thurs., Oct. 27 | Deadline for absentee voting applications (aka vote by mail)
• Mon., Nov. 7 | Early voting ends
• Tues., Nov. 8 | Election Day + mail-in ballot receipt deadline

Pro tip: If you’re sending in your ballot, make sure to allow ~14 days for the postal service to deliver it in time.

📍Where to vote early

There are several local organizations and offices that will be open for voters who want to avoid the long lines on Election Day:

Oct. 12-Nov. 7 | Various times

• Indianapolis City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St.

Oct. 29-Nov. 6 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Decatur Township Government Center, 5410 S. High School Rd.
• Franklin Township Government Center, 6231 S. Arlington Ave.
• MSD Lawrence Education & Community Center, 6501 Sunnyside Rd.
• Perry Township Government Center, 24925 Shelby St.
• Pike Library Branch, 6525 N. Zionsville Rd.
• Warren Township Government Center, 501 N. Post Rd.
• St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St.
• Thatcher Park Community Center, 4649 W. Vermont St.

✅ Checklist

Make sure you have these items checked off before you show up to the polls:

• Register or update your registration. You can check your voting status here.
• If you’ll be unable to vote in person, apply for an absentee ballot.
• More information will become available 2-4 weeks before the election but you can check on referendums + see who’s running in your community.
• Find your polling place to vote on Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Bring you acceptable form of ID with you.