Indiana

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. House and 3 statewide races

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General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Registration closed Oct 5, 2026 (online by midnight at indianavoters.in.gov; in person by close of business). Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
In-person absentee (early) voting Oct 6–Nov 2 (ends noon local time Nov 2), including Saturdays Oct 24 and Oct 31. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Absentee-by-mail voting requires a qualifying reason (e.g., age 65+, absence from county during all 12 poll hours, disability, or work/caregiving duties). Applications were due 11:59 p.m. Oct 22; ballots must be received by 6 p.m. Nov 3. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Government-issued photo ID with name and expiration date is required to vote in person (current, or expired after Nov 5, 2024); U.S. military and Indiana student IDs also qualify. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Indiana Voters Portal · Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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U.S. House, District 1 (Frank J. Mrvan running again)

Frank J. Mrvan (D) vs. Barb Regnitz (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 2 (Rudy Yakym running again)

Rudy Yakym (R) vs. Jamee Decio (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 3 (Marlin A. Stutzman running again)

Marlin A. Stutzman (R) vs. Kelly Thompson (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 4 (Jim Baird running again)

Jim Baird (R) vs. Drew Cox (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 5 (Victoria Spartz running again)

Victoria Spartz (R) vs. J.D. Ford (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 6 (Jefferson Shreve running again)

Jefferson Shreve (R) vs. Cynthia (Cinde) Wirth (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 7 (André Carson running again)

André Carson (D) vs. Patrick McAuley (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 8 (Mark Messmer running again)

Mark Messmer (R) vs. Mary Allen (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 9 (Erin Houchin running again)

Erin Houchin (R) vs. Brad A. Meyer (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Secretary of State (open seat)

Max Engling (R) vs. Beau Bayh (D) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Treasurer (Daniel Elliott running again)

Daniel Elliott (R) vs. Coumba Kebe (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Comptroller (Elise Nieshalla running again)

Elise Nieshalla (R) vs. Jessica Bailey (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State legislature races

All 125 Indiana legislative races on the Nov 3 ballot, from the official candidate list.

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All 92 Indiana counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Indiana's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. House, District 1

U.S. House, District 2

U.S. House, District 3

U.S. House, District 4

U.S. House, District 5

U.S. House, District 6

U.S. House, District 7

U.S. House, District 8

U.S. House, District 9

Secretary of State

State Treasurer

State Comptroller

Local and district races: every Indiana county.

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Statewide ballot measures (on every Indiana ballot)

2 certified statewide ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 Indiana general election ballot.

Public Question 1 — Bailable Offenses and Substantial Risk Standard Amendment

If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Indiana Constitution to deny bail for individuals charged with crimes when: the proof of the charge is eviden…

Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Indiana Constitution to deny bail for individuals charged with crimes when: the proof of the charge is evident, or the presumption is strong; and the accused individual poses a substantial risk to any other person or the community. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording)

A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports amending the Indiana Constitution to deny bail for individuals charged with crimes when: the proof of the charge is evident, or the presumption is strong; and the accused individual poses a substantial risk to any other person or the community. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes amending the Indiana Constitution to deny bail for individuals charged with crimes when: the proof of the charge is evident, or the presumption is strong; and the accused individual poses a substantial risk to any other person or the community. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

Supporters say: Supporters, including State Sen. Erich Koch (R), argue: “This resolution moving forward is a great step toward ensuring our communities are protected from those who pose a threat.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including State Sen. Greg Taylor (D), argue: “It's not based on the charge — it's based on the person, which makes this even more egregious. If you don't think there are some judges out here that may have bias in their community of certain people, then you haven't been to court in Indiana.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Official ballot wording
Public Question #1 Currently, under the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person charged with murder or treason is not entitled to be released on bail if the proof is evident or the presumption strong. Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to provide that a person charged with an offense other than murder or treason is not entitled to bail if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community. (This question concerns Article 1, Section 17 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.)

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Public Question 2 — Residency Requirements for City and Town Court Judges Amendment

Public Question 2 would allow city and town court judges to reside in either the county where the court is located or the bordering county that is closest to…

Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Public Question 2 would allow city and town court judges to reside in either the county where the court is located or the bordering county that is closest to the city or town in which the court is located, calculated by measuring the shortest distance from the city or town limits to the county line.

Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording)

A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports expanding the area in which a town or city judge may reside to include the county bordering the court. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes expanding the area in which a town or city judge may reside, thereby maintaining the requirement that they live in the same town or city as the court. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-11), argue: “Lawyers who could later serve as judges have become increasingly scarce in more rural areas of the state. With older lawyers retiring and not enough new ones to replace them, rural communities are limited when it comes to legal services.”

Opponents say: Opponents argue voters should reject it and keep current law: A " no " vote opposes expanding the area in which a town or city judge may reside, thereby maintaining the requirement that they live in the same town or city as the court. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure)

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Official ballot wording
Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to permit the judge of a city or town court to reside in: (1) the county in which the court is located; or (2) the bordering county closest to the city or town in which the court is located? (This question concerns Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.)

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

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