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Indiana has a general election on Tuesday. Here's what you should know about voting.


Indiana has a general election on Tuesday. Here's what you should know about voting.

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Election day is just around the corner. If you haven't voted yet, now is the time to make your voice heard.

Indiana has numerous follow-up contests on the ballot, including what experts are calling one of the most competitive gubernatorial races in the country. Or you can select the people who will serve on your child's school board and vote for the next president.

Check out our full voter guide here.

How do I know if I'm registered to vote in Indiana?

Voters can check whether they are registered by going to indianavoters.in.gov and entering their information. If you are not yet registered to vote, it is too late to do so for the November election.

Where can I vote in Central Indiana?

In Marion County, voters can cast their ballots at any voting center on Election Day. For a list of available locations and a map of locations, visit vote.indy.gov/vote-centers. In Boone, Hendricks, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby and Hancock counties, voters can also go to any vote center in the county.

Hamilton County residents must vote at their assigned locations. To find your voting location, visit indianavoters.in.gov.

You have until noon today to vote early in person at limited locations.

Here's a roundup of places to vote early in Hamilton County and Marion County.

What else should you know before you vote?

Bring your ID with you: Indiana law requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID that shows your name, photo and an expiration date from the last general election or later. Student ID cards from an Indiana public school, not a private university, will work as long as they meet the criteria above.

Be careful what you wear: You may not wear any item of clothing that shows your support for any candidate or political party. Further details can be found here.

Which races are on my ballot?

The following elected offices are up for election this year:

Not every voter will have a choice for every elected office. Some races are uncontested or have no candidates. You can see who everyone will be on your ballot at indianavoters.in.gov. We also have a list of all races held in Marion County on IndyStar.com.

Are there ballot initiatives?

Voters in Indiana will see a “constitutional amendment question” on this year's ballot asking to remove the state superintendent of public instruction from the list of five other top state officials who would have to assume the role of governor under extreme circumstances. The exact position most recently held by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick no longer exists.

Hoosiers will also be asked if they want to retain three of the five Indiana Supreme Court justices.

Who is running for governor?

Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater are running for governor. IndyStar profiled each candidate. You can read about these here. We've also broken down where the candidates stand on important issues.

Who is running for US Senate?

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, who ran unopposed in the GOP Senate primary, faces Democratic primary winner Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning.

You can read our profiles of the candidates here and see how they feel about the issues here.

Who is running for attorney general?

Incumbent Republican Todd Rokita is running for attorney general against Democrat Destiny Wells.

You can read our profiles of the candidates here and see how they feel about the issues here.

Who is running for Congress?

All nine of Indiana's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for general election in November, and a third of the races remain open because incumbents have decided not to seek re-election. Here you can see who is participating in each competition.

In Central Indiana we track the following races:

Indiana's 4th congressional district: Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Baird, Democrat Derrick Holder and Libertarian Ashley Groff are running for office.

Indiana's 5th congressional district: U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz is running against Democrat Deborah Pickett, Libertarian Lauri Shillings and independent Robby Slaughter. Read more about this race here.

Indiana's 6th congressional district: Republican Jefferson Shreve, Democrat Cynthia Wirth and Libertarian James Sceniak are running for this open seat. Read more about this race here.

Indiana's 7th congressional district: Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. André Carson is running for re-election against Republican John Schmitz and Libertarian Rusty Johnson. Read more about this race here.

What other races should I find out about?

There are also a number of competitive state and school board elections, particularly in Hamilton County. IndyStar has voter guides for the Indiana Senate and Indiana House of Representatives elections on the ballot.

These central Indiana school board races could also be competitive:

Contact IndyStar Government and Politics Editor Kaitlin Lange at [email protected] or follow her X @Kaitlin_Lange.

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