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Indiana 2026 election — key dates & deadlines

General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

• Voter registration deadlineMonday, October 5, 2026 (closed)
• Early in-person votingOctober 6 through noon Monday, November 2, 2026
• Absentee-by-mail application deadlineThursday, October 22, 2026 (closed)
• Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026 · polls open 6 a.m.–6 p.m. local time
• Absentee ballot returnMust be received by your county election office by 6 p.m. on Election Day