Early Voting Begins: What to Know in Marion County

Source: Ryan Hedrick / WIBC Radio

INDIANAPOLIS — Early voting kicked off on Tuesday at the City-County building, where people lined up outside to cast their ballots. Many were in and out within 10 to 15 minutes. With the shift to election season, there’s a buzz about higher turnout for the upcoming general election.

The voter registration deadline was Monday, October 7. “Early voting right now is only happening at the City-County building until October 26th,” said Marion County Clerk Kate Sweeney Bell. “After that, we’ll open up eight more locations.”

Starting October 26th, each of Marion County’s nine townships will have its voting center. Sweeney Bell says there are about 645,000 registered voters, and 20,000 absentee ballots have already been mailed out. She added that voters can still apply online or send in a form to receive a mail-in ballot.

“I spoke with a voter today, around 50 years old, who came with his father in his 70s. Neither of them had ever voted before, and they were excited to be here on the first day,” she said.

If you’re voting in person, expect to wait in line, present your ID, and see a longer ballot this year due to a Constitutional amendment question, along with federal, state, local, school board, and judicial retention races.

Once inside the City-County Building, voters can take photos at a “selfie wall” to enhance the voting experience. Sweeney Bell said it’s a fun addition for those excited to vote in this election.

To see a sample ballot or get more information, visit vote.indy.gov.

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