September marks National Voter Registration Month
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 26, 2023) – Vanderburgh County legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.
“I encourage informed citizens to vote, whether they have been doing so for decades or will be casting a ballot for the first time,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “It’s always important to exercise your right to vote and participate in your government.”
State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) said Hoosiers can visit IndianaVoters.com and quickly access a link to register to vote or check their voter registration record. The state’s website also provides voters with local polling locations and who’s on their ballot.
“This is a great resource both to make sure you’re registered to vote and check who’s on your ballot,” McNamara said. “There are lots of opportunities to complete your ballot whether it’s voting early in person or absentee by mail, and the online portal makes it easy to plan ahead.”
Hoosiers can also register to vote by visiting a county clerk’s office and a directory is available online at in.gov/courts.
State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) said to register, Indiana residents must be at least 18 years old on or before the upcoming election, have a valid Indiana Driver’s License or Indiana State Identification Card, be a citizen of the United States, have lived in the same precinct for at least 30 days before the next election, and not currently imprisoned after being convicted of a crime.
“The best way to engage in the civic process and make our voices and values known is by voting,” O’Brien said. “I hope voters will take a few minutes to verify their registration and make a plan to cast their ballots.”
The voter registration deadline is Oct. 10. Early in-person voting starts Oct. 11. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
