Yes! You Can Vote!

• October 5: Voter registration closes
• October 6: Early voting begins
• October 22: Deadline to apply to vote absentee by mail
• November 3: General Election Day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.

Voting rules can be confusing, but your right to vote shouldn’t be. Many Hoosiers who think they may not be eligible to vote actually are. If you’ve been incarcerated, are transgender, are a college student, have a disability, recently became a U.S. citizen, or don’t have a permanent address, you may still have the right to cast a ballot in Indiana.

Use this guide to understand your voting rights, make a plan, and get ready for the 2026 General Election.

• You can vote in Indiana if you:
• Are a U.S. citizen and Indiana resident;
• Will be at least 18 years old by November 3, 2026;
• Are not currently incarcerated after being convicted of a crime;
• Have lived in the precinct where you vote for at least 30 days before Election Day, unless a "fail-safe" provision applies; and
• Are registered to vote.

Not sure how the rules apply to you? Find your situation below.