Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 5
November 3, 2026, is election day! Register by Oct. 5th and learn about various resources available to learn more about candidates.
Monday, Oct. 5, is the voter registration deadline for Indiana’s Nov. 3 general election. Early voting begins Oct. 6. Now is the time to register, check your registration or update your information if your name or address has changed.
Visit IndianaVoters.in.gov to register online using a valid Indiana driver’s license or state-issued ID. You can also register in person at your county voter registration or clerk’s office, or submit a current voter registration form by mail. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Oct. 5. Certain military and overseas voters have extended registration periods; details are available through the Indiana Election Division.
Eligible voters must be U.S. citizens and Indiana residents, be at least 18 by Election Day, meet the 30-day precinct residency requirement and not currently be imprisoned following a criminal conviction.
Need help getting started? Our Times has a video walkthrough on our social media pages explaining the registration process.
Learn who’s on your ballot
Registration is the first step. Take time to learn about the candidates and the decisions their offices make for our community.
The Evansville NewsLab and Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library voter guide provides information about local candidates and the offices they are seeking. Races across the Indiana, Evansville and Vanderburgh County include:
- Federal: U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana’s 8th District.
- State: Secretary of state, state comptroller, treasurer of state, Senate District 49 and House Districts 64, 76, 77 and 78.
- County: Assessor, auditor, commissioner District 2, County Council Districts 1–4, prosecutor, sheriff and Superior Court 1 judge.
- Township: Trustees and township board members in Armstrong, Center, German, Knight, Perry, Pigeon, Scott and Union townships.
- School board: EVSC at-large, District 1 and District 2 seats.
Your address determines which races appear on your ballot. Visit IndianaVoters.in.gov and select “Who’s On The Ballot” to see your specific races. Our Times will share additional voting information in the weeks ahead to help readers prepare and make a plan to vote.
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