The general election is Nov. 5 — 70 days away — but deadlines to register to vote and to request an absentee ballot are soon approaching. Here are eight things to know as you make a voting plan for 2024. 

Who can register to vote? 

Voting is open to anyone who: 

• Will be at least 18 years old on Election Day.
• Is a U.S. citizen and Indiana resident.
• Is not in prison after having been convicted of a crime.
• Has lived in their voting precinct for at least 30 days prior to the election.

How do I register to vote? 

Hoosiers may register to vote online, by mail or in person. 

The voter registration form may be downloaded here and sent or submitted to your county’s election office or the Indiana Election Division, 302 W. Washington St., Suite 204. 

You may also register to vote at any state Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch if you’re completing a transaction, such as renewing your license.

When is the last day I can register to vote?

Voter registration ends Oct. 7. In-person registration must be completed by the end of business hours and online submissions must be made by midnight.

How can I vote by mail? 

To vote by mail in Indiana, you must have a verifiable reason to do so — such as an illness or disability — and meet all voter registration requirements. 

Absentee voters must fill out an application and return it to a county election office or the Indiana Election Division by Oct. 24. 

Completed ballots must be received by noon Nov. 4, the day before the general election. 

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person? 

Yes, Indiana law requires all voters to show a valid government ID to vote. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Election Day. 

Who is running for office? 

In addition to casting ballots in the presidential election, Indiana voters will select a new governor, a U.S. senator and a U.S. representative in each of the state’s nine congressional districts. All seats in the Indiana House of Representatives and many in the Indiana Senate are also up for grabs, as is the state attorney general’s post. 

Also, several school districts are attempting to raise money through state referendums. 

The easiest way to see who will appear on your ballot is to enter your information into the state voter website. 

Ballots are still being finalized in Indiana. State political parties have until Sept. 10 to submit presidential nominees. Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominees for president and vice president, may not yet appear on the voter website, but both candidates will be on the November ballot.

Can I vote early? 

Yes. Early voting runs from Oct. 8 through noon Nov. 4. Check with your local county for locations and operating hours. 

How can I report voter fraud? 

You may mail or hand deliver a completed election complaint to the Indiana Election Division. 

A toll-free hotline (866-461-8683) will accept complaints about election fraud or accessibility issues at polling places. 

This story has been updated to include more information on the presidential balloting process.

Contact Rory Appleton on X at @roryehappleton or email him at [email protected].

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