How to vote and check your registration

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Your voter information must be current in order for you to vote in Indiana.

Each election year, there are two deadlines to register to vote, one before the primary and another before the general election.

For 2026, the deadline to register in time to vote in the primary is Monday, April 6. If you miss that deadline, registration resumes on May 19 and runs through Oct. 5.

Early voting begins on Tuesday, April 7, for the primary and on Oct. 6 for the general election.

Check your status

To check your voter registration status, visit the Secretary of State’s website at indianavoters.in.gov and click on “Check your registration record.” Enter your name, date of birth, and the county you live in. The site will display your status, your polling location, and who is on your specific ballot. It will also show your past voting history.

If you are not registered to vote, you can do so online through the Secretary of State’s website. You can also visit any Bureau of Motor Vehicles office.

What do you need to bring to vote?

Indiana requires a photo ID issued by the state of Indiana or the federal government to vote. Student IDs are no longer accepted at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID include an Indiana driver’s license, a passport, or...