Can i get a mail in ballot in indiana
Yes, Indiana allows mail-in absentee voting for eligible voters. Here are the steps to request a mail-in ballot in Indiana:
- Check your eligibility: You can vote by mail-in absentee ballot if you are a registered voter in Indiana and meet one of the following criteria:
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You have a physical disability.
- You are unable to vote in person due to illness or injury.
- You are a member of the military or a spouse or dependent of a member of the military.
- You are a U.S. citizen living outside of the United States.
- You are a student who is temporarily residing outside of your precinct.
- Request a mail-in ballot application: You can request a mail-in ballot application by:
- Visiting the Indiana Secretary of State's website (www.in.gov/sos/elections) and filling out the online application.
- Calling the Indiana Secretary of State's office at (317) 232-3939.
- Visiting your local county clerk's office in person.
- Fill out the application: The application will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and the reason you are requesting a mail-in ballot. You will also need to sign the application.
- Return the application: Mail the completed application to your county clerk's office. The address is usually listed on the application or can be found on the Indiana Secretary of State's website.
- Receive your ballot: Once your application is processed, you will receive a mail-in ballot in the mail. Follow the instructions provided to complete the ballot and return it to your county clerk's office by the deadline.
Important deadlines:
- The deadline to request a mail-in ballot application is typically 12 days before the election.
- The deadline to return your completed mail-in ballot is typically 3 days after the election.
Additional information:
- You can track the status of your mail-in ballot application and ballot on the Indiana Secretary of State's website.
- If you make a mistake on your ballot, you can request a replacement ballot by contacting your county clerk's office.
- Completed mail-in ballots must be received by the county clerk's office by the deadline to be counted.
Remember to carefully follow the instructions provided with your mail-in ballot application and ballot to ensure your vote is counted.