2026 Indiana Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Indiana, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Indiana

NOV03

2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting: October 6, 2026 – November 2, 2026; Indiana offers in-person absentee (early) voting starting 28 days before Election Day through noon the day before the election.

Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)

Voter registration deadline: October 5, 2026; Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Indiana has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required): October 22, 2026; Indiana requires a specific excuse for a mailed absentee ballot, and applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. 12 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return: Must be received by November 3, 2026; Absentee ballots must be received by the county election board by noon on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Indiana's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

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In-person early voting
April 7, 2026 – May 4, 2026
Indiana offers in-person absentee (early) voting starting 28 days before Election Day through noon the day before the election.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
April 6, 2026
Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Indiana has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
April 23, 2026
Indiana requires a specific excuse for a mailed absentee ballot, and applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. 12 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by May 5, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county election board by noon on Election Day.
22 days away
General Election
NOV03
2026Tuesday
In-person early voting
October 6, 2026 – November 2, 2026
Indiana offers in-person absentee (early) voting starting 28 days before Election Day through noon the day before the election.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 5, 2026
Voter registration closes 29 days before the election; Indiana has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
October 22, 2026
Indiana requires a specific excuse for a mailed absentee ballot, and applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. 12 days before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county election board by noon on Election Day.

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Address: 136 South 9th St., Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-423-9178
Email: ifi@hoosierfamily.org

Indiana Family Institute is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Indiana.

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