Indiana Laws & Voting Procedures 2026

The filing period for independent or minor party candidates for the general election begins on January 7, 2026, and ends on February 6, 2026, by noon.

The filing period for major party primary candidates runs from January 7, 2026, to February 6, 2026, by noon.

Campaign finance reports for 2025 must be filed by January 21, 2026, by noon.

Proposed redistricting efforts may impact congressional districts, potentially affecting voter representation in the 2026 elections.

Indiana allows straight-ticket voting, enabling voters to select all candidates from a single party with one mark.

Voters can request absentee ballots by mail for both the Primary and General Elections, with specific application deadlines.

Voters must present a valid photo ID to vote in person during both early and Election Day voting.

On Election Day, polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time for both the Primary and General Elections.

Applications for absentee voting by mail for the 2026 General Election must be received by October 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Applications for absentee voting by mail for the 2026 Primary Election must be received by April 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Early voting for the 2026 General Election begins on October 6, 2026, and ends on November 2, 2026, at noon local time.

Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election begins on April 7, 2026, and ends on May 4, 2026, at noon local time.

Voter registration for the 2026 General Election must be completed by October 5, 2026, either in person by close of business or online by midnight.

Voter registration for the 2026 Primary Election must be completed by April 6, 2026, either in person by close of business or online by midnight.