Voting is one of the most powerful ways to have a say in the issues that affect your community. Whether it’s local elections, statewide decisions, or national policies, every vote helps shape the future. The General Election will take place on November 5. Whether you want to make sure you’re ready to vote or you want to help your community prepare, we’ve compiled the following resources to help.
Voting Resources
Register to Vote
Registering to vote is the first step in making sure your voice is heard. Visit the link below to verify your voter registration. If you are not registered, the form will lead you to a link to register.
Explore Indiana Resources
To register in Indiana you must:
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Have resided in the precinct at least 30 days before the next election;
- Be at least 18 years of age on the day of the next general election;
- Not currently be incarcerated for a criminal conviction.
Key Dates:
- Monday, October 7 | Voter Registration Deadline, 11:59PM EST
- Tuesday, October 8 | Early Voting begins
- Thursday, October 24 | Application to request a vote-by-mail ballot must be received no later than 11:59PM EST
- Monday, November 4 | Early Voting ends
- Tuesday, November 5 | General Election Day
Other Nonpartisan Indiana Resources:
- ACLU Indiana: There are many misconceptions surrounding who can and cannot vote in the state of Indiana, leading to suppressed voter turnout for certain groups that do have the right to vote. ACLU Indiana compiled this toolkit with social media & email graphics, a one-pager, and more to help people understand their voting rights.
- Women4Change Indiana: You’ll find a Voter Guide, a College Voter Guide, and quick links to verify your registration, register to vote, vote absentee, and see your ballot.
Explore National Resources
Voter registration rules and deadlines vary by state. Nonpartisan resource Vote.org features the following voter registration resources.
Other Nonpartisan National Resources:
- Vote411.org: Election information you need brought to you by the League of Women Voters Education Fund
- National Voter Registration Day: Tuesday, September 17 is National Voter Registration Day! Partner resources are available to help you engage and educate potential voters, including communications resources, registration drive resources, and training & support resources.
- Election Protection | 866 Our Vote: Election Protection provides Americans from coast to coast with comprehensive information and assistance at all stages of voting – from registration, to absentee and early voting, to casting a vote at the polls, to overcoming obstacles to their participation. Election Protection helps voters make sure their vote is counted through a number of resources.