Can i still vote by mail in indiana
In Indiana, voters can still request an absentee ballot by mail, but the process has changed slightly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the details:
Who can vote by mail in Indiana?
Any registered voter in Indiana can request an absentee ballot by mail. However, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You have a disability.
- You are unable to vote in person due to service as a jury duty.
- 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 at least 18 years old and is registered to vote in Indiana.
- You are an elector who is unable to vote in person due to illness or physical disability.
How to request an absentee ballot by mail in Indiana:
To request an absentee ballot by mail, you can:
- Fill out the Indiana Absentee Ballot Application (Form AB-1) and mail it to your county's election office.
- Download and print the application from the Indiana Secretary of State's website and mail it to your county's election office.
- Contact your county's election office to request an application be mailed to you.
Important deadlines:
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is 11:59 p.m. on the Friday before the election.
- The deadline to return your completed absentee ballot by mail is 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Election Day.
Additional information:
- You can track the status of your absentee ballot application and ballot online through the Indiana Secretary of State's website.
- If you need assistance filling out your absentee ballot application or have questions about the process, you can contact your county's election office or the Indiana Secretary of State's office.
Remember to carefully review the instructions and deadlines for requesting and returning your absentee ballot by mail in Indiana.