By Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales said Wednesday there is strong early voter turnout across the state—with more than half a million Hoosiers already casting their ballots.
“With Election Day quickly approaching, we’re excited to see so many Hoosiers actively participating in the election process,” Morales said. “I’m calling on every eligible Hoosier who hasn’t voted yet to make their plan to vote and ensure their voice is heard in this important election. As Hoosiers, we have a responsibility to shape the future of our communities, our state, and our country.”
There are 4,841,433 registered voters in Indiana.
With just 11 days left before Election Day, it appears the state will eclipse early voting for 2022.
That year, total “absentee” voting reached 713,421. That includes in-person votes cast early, at 542,709, and votes cast by mail, at 158,822. The rest were by fax, email or traveling board.
In 2020, the total absentee vote was 1,937,200—but that number is higher because rules were eased to allow more voting by mail due to the pandemic. Voting in person early was 1,355,960. The rest were by mail (563,726), fax, email and traveling board.
The Indiana Secretary of State’s office has hosted voter outreach efforts at county fairs, the Indiana State Fair, parades, sporting events, and more.
The Indiana Republican State Committee recently sent a mailer out encouraging early voting. It says, “Vote Early to Secure Indiana’s Future.” And, it adds, “Don’t let bad weather, traffic, or last-minute plans stop you from casting your ballot.”
Early in-person voting is available through Nov. 4 On Election Day, polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. local time.
Hoosiers can check their registration status, find polling locations, and see a sample ballot at IndianaVoters.com.
Voters can also text ‘IN’ to 45995 to report an issue at a polling site, find information about voting locations/hours, or ask questions about election security.
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