General election · November 3, 2026

Indiana

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RegistrationIndiana’s official state election office says voter registration for the November 3, 2026 general election closes on October 5, 2026. For online registration, the state says the application must be submitted by 11:59 PM local prevailing time on October 5, 2026. Do not treat mailing dates as the same as online deadlines.Official details ↗

Early votingIndiana says in-person absentee voting, which it also calls early voting, starts 28 days before Election Day. For the November 3, 2026 general election, the state guide lists October 6, 2026 as the first day. Indiana says counties must offer in-person absentee voting for 28 days before the election, ending at noon local prevailing time the day before Election Day, and all counties must also offer it on the two Saturdays right before the election. Exact dates, hours, and places can vary by county.Official details ↗

Absentee or mailIndiana says absentee-by-mail voting is allowed only for certain reasons listed by state law, and the voter must ask for a ballot by the deadline. For the November 3, 2026 general election, the official state site says absentee-by-mail applications must be received by 11:59 PM local prevailing time on October 22, 2026. The ballot must be received by the county election board by 6:00 PM local prevailing time on Election Day, November 3, 2026, to be counted. The state also says absentee-in-person voting is available without a reason, but counties set the exact locations and hours.Official details ↗

What may still change

I also could not locate an official fiscal analysis page for either question in the sources available here. I therefore marked fiscal impact as information incomplete rather than guessing.
I excluded local questions and any proposal that was described by the Indiana General Assembly as not yet agreed to by both General Assemblies or otherwise not yet qualified.
I could confirm that Indiana’s 2026 general election is set for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and that the state maintains an official 2026 General Election Candidate List, but the Excel candidate list itself could not be opened in this tool because of file-type limits. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/?lv=true&utm_source=openai))
Because I could not directly read the certified candidate spreadsheet here, the candidate names and parties below are incomplete. I am not going to guess. If you want, I can try again with a different source path or if you can provide the spreadsheet contents. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/candidate-information/index.html))
I verified these dates on Indiana’s official election website. The state page and guide agree on the general-election deadlines.
Indiana’s county-level early-voting locations and hours can differ, so check your county election office for the exact schedule.
Mailing an application is not the same as the state’s received-by deadline; the state says the application must be received by the deadline for absentee by mail.
I did not infer any deadline. Where the state gives different rules for mail, online, or in-person actions, I kept them separate.

Ballot measure · Certified

State constitutional amendment: Residence of City or Town Court Judge

This would change the residency rule for city or town court judges. Under the proposed amendment, a judge could live either in the county where the court is or in a nearby bordering Indiana county that is closest to the city or town.

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Official ballot wording

The General Assembly adopted a joint resolution proposing to amend Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana to allow a judge of a city or town court to live in the county where the court is located or the bordering Indiana county that is the closest Indiana county 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.

Voting yes means

Yes means you approve changing the Indiana Constitution so city or town court judges may live in the court county or a qualifying bordering Indiana county.

Voting no means

No means you do not approve the proposed change, and the current residency rule would stay in place.

Financial impact

Information incomplete; no official fiscal analysis was found in the sources reviewed.

Supporters’ strongest case

Official nonpartisan support statement not found in the sources reviewed.

Opponents’ strongest case

Official nonpartisan opposition statement not found in the sources reviewed.

Key facts

The Indiana General Assembly summary says the proposal would amend Article 6, Section 6 of the state constitution.
The same source says the change would apply only to judges of city or town courts.
The Indiana General Assembly source describes the amendment as one that must be ratified by a majority of voters at the November 2026 general election.
I could not verify a separate official fiscal note or voter-guide question page in the available sources.

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Official2023 Indiana Election Legislation Summary – Indiana Constitutional Amendments↗Official2026 Indiana Voter Information Guide↗OfficialIndiana Election Division: Election Division↗

Ballot measure · Certified

State constitutional amendment: Limitation on Right to Bail

This would change Indiana’s bail rules. It would let a court deny bail in more cases if the person charged poses a substantial risk and the state meets the stated proof requirements.

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Official ballot wording

The General Assembly adopted a joint resolution proposing to amend Article 1, Section 17 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana to change the standard for who is eligible for bail after being charged with a crime. The amendment would allow the court to restrict bail to a person charged with a crime when the accused poses a substantial risk to any other person or the community. An offense other than murder or treason shall not be bailable 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.

Voting yes means

Yes means you approve changing the Indiana Constitution to allow denial of bail in the circumstances described in the amendment.

Voting no means

No means you do not approve the proposed change, and the current bail standard would stay in place.

Financial impact

Information incomplete; no official fiscal analysis was found in the sources reviewed.

Supporters’ strongest case

Official nonpartisan support statement not found in the sources reviewed.

Opponents’ strongest case

Official nonpartisan opposition statement not found in the sources reviewed.

Key facts

The Indiana General Assembly summary says the proposal would amend Article 1, Section 17 of the state constitution.
The same source says the amendment would change the standard for who is eligible for bail after being charged with a crime.
The Indiana General Assembly source describes the amendment as one that must be ratified by a majority of voters at the November 2026 general election.
I could not verify a separate official fiscal note or voter-guide question page in the available sources.

Inspect the sources

Official2023 Indiana Election Legislation Summary – Indiana Constitutional Amendments↗Official2026 Indiana Voter Information Guide↗OfficialIndiana Election Division: Election Division↗

Last checked September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.