Be a Voter!
Register to Vote
Click Here to register to vote online! See registration requirements below. Indiana Voter Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026.
What you need to register:
- Have a valid Indiana Driver's License or Indiana State Identification Card.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be at least 18 years old on or before the next general, municipal or special election. (A 17-year-old may register and vote in the primary election if the voter turns 18 on or before the next general or municipal election.)
- Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the next general, municipal, or special election.
- Not currently imprisoned after being convicted of a crime. Individuals on parole, probation, home detention, or people who are in jail awaiting trial can vote. People who are in a community corrections program, such as work release or electronic monitoring, can vote.
Madison County Board of Voter Registration
16 East 9th Street, Room 208
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-9657
*VoteRiders - Provides 100% free assistance towards obtaining documents (such as birth certificates, change of name records), arranging rides to and from ID–issuing offices, and providing copies of ID for those eligible to vote by mail. Assistance is available via text, email, or chat.
Checking Your Registration Status
- Visit the Indiana Voter Portal.
- Under Check Voting Status, click Check Your Registration Record.
- Enter your name, date of birth, and the county where you are currently registered to vote.
- Click Submit.
(If you are not registered, or if there was a problem with the information you entered, you will see an error message. First name, last name, and date of birth must match county records. If you have changed your information, you may need to update your registration. See the instructions to update your registration below. If your information has not changed, you may not be registered and will need to start a new registration application.)
Updating Your Registration
- To update your registration, you need:
- The name you registered under
- Your Indiana State Driver’s License number or your Indiana State Identification Card number
- Visit the Indiana Voter Portal.
- Under Register to Vote, click Apply Now.
- Enter your information, using the name you previously registered under.
- Click Update Registration Info.
- Correct or update your information.
- Click Submit.
*Restore Your Vote - Resources and education on knowing your voting rights as a citizen with a felony conviction.
*You Don't Need a Home to Vote Campaign - This toolkit provides ideas to help overcome the many obstacles that prevent people experiencing homelessness from becoming registered, active voters.
Absentee Voting
Absentee Voting by Mail
To vote absentee by mail, a voter must first complete an ABS-Mail (en español) application before each election. The application to request a vote-by-mail ballot must be received not later than 11:59pm, 12 days before the election. The deadline date is October 22, 2026.
Important! The county or the state must have the application in their possession by this deadline; any application received after this deadline – even if it’s postmarked before the deadline – cannot be processed.
Voters can download and print the ABS-Mail form OR call their county election official or the Indiana Election Division at (317) 232-3939 for an application to be mailed to the voter OR visit their county election office or election division to pick-up an application in-person. Remember, the application must be in the possession of election officials by the deadline to be processed for the election. Submit your form via email, postal mail, OR in person:
Email to: voterservices@madisoncounty.in.govMail to:
Madison County Circuit Court Clerk
P.O. Box 1277
Anderson, IN 46015
In-person from 8:00am-4:00pm at:
Madison County Election Board
16 East 9th Street, Room 208
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-9459
Or, login to My Voter Portal to access the online application.
Who can vote by mail in Indiana?
There are currently 11 accepted excuses for voting by mail in Indiana:
- The voter has a "reasonable expectation" that they will be out of county for the entire time polls are open on Election Day (6am-6pm).
- The voter has disability.
- The voter is 65 years old or older.
- The voter has official election duties outside of their voting precinct.
- The voter is scheduled to work during the entire time the polls are open.
- The voter will be "confined due to illness or injury" or caring for someone who is confined as such for the entire time the polls are open.
- The voter is prevented from voting due to a religious discipline or holiday on Election Day.
- The voter participates in the state's address confidentiality program.
- The voter is a member of the military or a public safety officer.
- The voter is considered a "serious sex offender" as defined by state statute.
- The voter does not have access to transportation to the polls.
A voter applying for an absentee-by-mail ballot does not need to present proof of identification. However, a first time voter in Indiana who registered to vote by mail and did not provide proof of residency will be asked to include that evidence with their absentee balloting materials. This can be a state-issued ID where the address matches their registration, but can also be a bank statement, utility bill, etc.
(from https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/ways-to-vote/absentee-voting/)
ABSENTEE VOTING IN-PERSON (EARLY VOTING)
State law requires counties to make in-person absentee voting available for 28-days before the election, ending a noon (local prevailing time), the date before the election. In addition, all Indiana counties must make in-person absentee voting available the two Saturdays immediately before the election. Early or absentee voting in-person can be done at the Madison County Clerk's Office or county satellite vote center from October 6 - November 2, 2026 from 8:00am-4:00pm. (See exceptions on voting hours under Important Dates below.)
For complete absentee voting instructions and requirements, click here.
Election Day Information
Once you are registered to vote, visit the Indiana Voter Portal by clicking Visit My Voter Portal on the lower right-hand side of the homepage. Once logged into your personal Portal, you will have access to your specific voting information such as your voting status, your ballot candidates, vote centers, and election results.
Indiana Voter ID Laws
Before signing the poll list and casting a ballot, you must present a government-issued photo ID to verify your identity. A valid ID for voting purposes must:
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Include the voter’s name, which must confirm—not necessary to be identical - to the name on the individual's voter registration record.
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Include a photograph of the individual.
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Except for certain military and veterans documents, include an expiration date that shows the ID current or expired after November 5, 2024.
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Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. Government.
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Effective July 1, 2025, a document issued by an educational institution may not be used as “proof of identification” for this purpose
*Within your Voter Portal, click What to expect and bring with you for more info on Indiana Voter ID laws and fail-safe procedures if there is a problem with your ID at the polls on Election Day.
Important Indiana Voting Dates
- October 5, 2026: Last day to register online, by mail, or in-person to vote
- October 6, 2026 - First day for absentee in-person voting at the Madison County Clerk’s Office (8:00am – 4:00pm)
- October 6 - November 2, 2026 (excluding Sunday) – In-Person voting at satellite voting locations across Madison County (Monday – Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm)
- October 22, 2026: The last day to request mail-in ballot applications in the Madison County Clerk’s Office (must physically be in the office by 11:59pm)
- October 24, 2026: In-person voting at the Madison County Clerk’s Office from 8:00am – 4:00pm
- October 31, 2026: In-person voting at the Madison County Clerk’s Office from 8:00am – 4:00pm
- November 2, 2026: Last day for absentee in-person voting at the Madison County Clerk’s office (by noon)
- November 3, 2026: Election Day! Polls open from 6:00am – 6:00pm
Government Websites
Indiana Voter Portal - Register to vote, check your registration status, find your polling place, find out who is on your ballot, apply for absentee ballots, and get election results.
Indiana Secretary of State Election Division - Detailed vote-by-mail instructions, 'Who Are My Elected Officials?' Tool, Indiana vote centers information, poll worker information, Indiana candidate list.
Madison County, Indiana Election Office - Election calendar, archived and current general election results, local candidates' contact information.
Fact-Checking Resources
FactCheck.org - A project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center. Designed to help voters by “monitoring the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.” Updated even when it is not election season. Includes information on special interest groups behind television ads.
Gigafact.org - Gigafact works with nonpartisan local newsrooms (some of the most trusted sources for community information) to identify and respond to everyday questions, rumors, confusions and claims that circulate on these platforms via Fact Briefs.
Center for Public Integrity - A well-documented investigative journalism organization and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2014 & 2017.
Newsguard - Browser extension that provides an easy way to evaluate websites. “Green-Red ratings compiled by a team of trained journalists signal if a website is trying to get it right, has a hidden agenda, or knowingly publishes falsehoods or propaganda.”
PolitiFact - PolitiFact is a project of the Poynter Institute, a nonpartisan media training and research institute
PolitiFact en español - Fact-checking for readers who prefer to consume Spanish-language news, especially claims that appear in Spanish media and discourse. PolitiFact also shares its work with the Factchequeado network, which includes other Hispanic media outlets.
Campaign Finance Disclosures
Federal Election Commission - Official United States Government website that tracks campaign finance and donations.
Indiana Election Division Campaign Finance - The campaign finance database contains detailed financial records that campaigns and committees are required by law to disclose. Through this database, you can view contribution and expense records from a candidate, PAC, regular party, legislative caucus, and exploratory committees.
General Resource Links
Election Basics
US Voting and Election Resources – United States government website for election information.
Common Voting and Election Term Definitions - Learn the meaning of common terms used in voting and elections.
Voter and Registration Assistance
VoteRiders - Provides 100% free assistance towards obtaining documents (such as birth certificates, change of name records), arranging rides to and from ID–issuing offices, and providing copies of ID for those eligible to vote by mail. Assistance is available via text, email, or chat.
Voting FAQs for College Students- This guide helps you navigate the student voting process, including information on how to register and cast your vote as an early or absentee voter.
You Don't Need a Home to Vote Campaign – Information and resources to help overcome the many obstacles that prevent people experiencing homelessness from becoming registered, active voters.
Federal Voting Assistance Program - Federal voting assistance for service members, their families, and overseas citizens. Provides access to election officials and voting assistance officers to help navigate the absentee voting process.
Candidate and Ballot Information
Ballotpedia Indiana - American nonprofit and nonpartisan online political encyclopedia that covers federal, state, and local politics, elections, and public policy in the United States. Candidates often complete a survey that outlines their positions and goals.
BallotReady - A nonpartisan site that allows you to build your ballot by diving into every candidate and referendum on your ballot including candidate’s backgrounds, stances on issues, and experience. BallotReady lets you “explore your ballot, make informed choices, and vote!”.
Project Vote Smart's 'VoteEasy' Tool - Project VoteSmart is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office. Use the VoteEasy tool to find a candidate's position on key issues.
GovTrack - GovTrack allows users to track federal legislation or see the voting and bill sponsorship records of Representatives and Senators.
Platform Issues
Points of View Reference Center – Assists in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. High school and undergraduate students can use Points of View as a guide to debating, developing arguments, and developing critical thinking skills. Access this library database in the library, or at home using your library card!
ProCon.org - Feeling overwhelmed by all the issues being debated during the election? Start here! ProCon.org is a nonprofit nonpartisan public charity that use professional researchers and rigorous editorial standards.
Know Your Voting Rights!
Voting Accessibility - Information on your rights as a voter with a disability.
Restore Your Vote - Restore your voter rights after a felony conviction.
Indiana Voter’s Bill of Rights (en español)- Know your rights before you visit the polls.
Yes! You Can Vote! - Education from the Indiana ACLU to help end misconceptions surrounding who can and cannot vote in the state of Indiana, leading to suppressed voter turnout for certain groups.
Candidates
All candidates are listed alphabetically by their party. An asterisk (*) denotes an incumbent candidate.
President and Vice-President
Congress
US Representative, 5th District
J.D. Ford (Democratic Party) | Campaign Website
Victoria Spartz* (Republican Party) | Campaign Website
Indiana Statewide
State Senator, District 25
Tamie Dixon-Tatum (Democratic Party) | Campaign Website
Mike Gaskill* (Republican Party) | Campaign Website
State Senator, District 26
Andrew Dale (Democratic Party) | Campaign Website
Scott Alexander* (Republican Party) | Campaign Website
State Representative, District 35
Philip Gift (Democratic Party) | Campaign Website
Elizabeth Rowray* (Republican Party) | Campaign Website
State Representative, District 36
Kimberly Townsend (Democratic Party) | Campaign Website
Kyle Pierce* (Republican Party) | Campaign Website
(To find your district, login to your Voter Portal and click Who’s on My Ballot?)
State Executives
Secretary of State
Greg Ballard (Independent) | Campaign Website
Lauri Shillings (Libertarian Party) | Campaign Website
Beau Bayh (Democratic Party) | Campaign Website
Max Engling (Republican Party) | Campaign Website
Treasurer
Coumba Kebe (Democratic Party) | Campaign Website
Daniel Elliot (Republican Party) | Campaign Website
Comptroller
John Schick (Libertarian Party) | Campaign Website
Jessica Bailey (Democratic Party) | Campaign Website
Elise Nieshalla (Republican Party) | Campaign Website
Indiana Court of Appeals (vote to retain as Justice)
Mary DeBoer | Judicial Website
Paul A. Felix | Judicial Website
Dana J. Kenworthy | Judicial Website
Stephen Scheele | Judicial Website
Political Parties
Democratic Party - National | Indiana | Madison County
Green Party - National | Indiana
Libertarian Party - National | Indiana | Madison County
Republican Party - National | Indiana | Madison County
This page is compiled and maintained by librarians at the Anderson Public Library. Links to political parties and/or campaign websites are for informational purposes only and do not in any way constitute an endorsement.
Last updated 7/2026
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