Voter Information

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Use the state’s voter information portal to find a polling place near you.

EARLY IN PERSON VOTING

Voting early in-person is available from October 11, 2022 to November 7, 2022 at 12:00pm.  All registered Indiana voters are eligible to vote early in-person.  In Bartholomew County, Early Voting will take place at the NexusPark site, 2252 25th St., Columbus, Indiana.

ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL VOTING

Some voters that meet the absentee-by-mail requirements are eligible to cast their ballot by mail in the General Election. In order to vote by mail, you must complete and submit a one-page application before or on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 11:59pm to your County Clerk’s office.

Click here to download the application to vote by mail.

Travel Board

Some voters are eligible to cast their vote through the use of the travel board.  The travel board consists of two poll workers, one from each major party.  The poll workers bring a ballot to your house; assist you in filling out your ballot, if needed; and return it to election officials to be counted.

You may be eligible to vote through the use of the travel board if you are:

• Experiencing illness or injury,

• Caring for a person who will be confined at home on Election Day, or

• A voter with a disability who’s polling place is not accessible.

In order to vote through the use of the travel board, you must complete and submit a one-page application by noon on Monday, November 7, 2022 to your County Clerk’s office.
Click here to download the application to vote by travel board.

VOTER ID

You’ll need to present a government-issued photo ID before you cast a ballot, unless you have a religious objection to being photographed or live in a state-licensed facility that also serves as your polling place, like a nursing home.  You can find examples of acceptable photo IDs here.  The secretary of state’s website has more information about how to claim photo ID exemption.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Indiana offers three ways to register to vote: 

1. Online at weall.vote/countusindiana, voters can check their status, update their registration, and register to vote. A valid Indiana driver's license or state issued ID is required to vote.
2. To register by mail, printable forms are available at www.IndianaVoters.com and at public libraries. Make sure to mail your registration in as soon as possible. We encourage you to put it in the mailbox at least a week before it's due. You will need a valid Indiana driver's license or state issued ID to vote.
3. In-person registration is offered at several locations, including license branches, county election offices, and many other places. A valid Indiana driver’s license or state ID is required to vote.

All voter registrations must be submitted no later than 29 days before the election in which you plan to vote.  October 11, 2022 is the deadline to register to vote in the 2022 general election.