Important Dates

Monday, October 5 — Deadline to register
Tuesday, October 6 — Early voting begins
Thursday, October 22 — Absentee ballot application deadline
Saturday, October 31 — Early voting ends
Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day

Voter Information Quick Links

Indiana Voter Portal

• Register to vote
• Check your voting status
• Request a form to vote by mail
• Find your polling place
• See who will be on your ballot

Tippecanoe County Elections & Voting

• Voter registration information
• Early voting locations and schedules
• Election Day poll locations
• Voting maps
• Past election results

Indiana Secretary of State Election division

• Voter registration information
• Ways to Vote
• Photo ID Law Information
• Voter’s Rights
• Information on how to be a Poll Worker

FAQs

How do I register to vote?

Please note that voter registration in Indiana closed on October 5.

• Online: Visit the Indiana Voter Portal. You will need a valid Indiana Driver’s License or State Identification card.
• At the BMV: If you are an Indiana resident, you may register to vote at any BMV branch. See the BMV Voter Information page.
• By Mail: Download an Indiana Voter Registration Application form or pick one up from any of the following locations:
  • Your public library
  • City or County Clerk’s Office
  • BMV License Branch
  • Township Trustee’s Office

How do I vote early in Indiana?

Tippecanoe County has several early voting centers open between October 6 and October 31. See the locations and their schedules.

I’m a Purdue Student from another part of Indiana. What should I do?

Make sure to check your registration status to see the address on file before October 5!
College students can be registered at only one address. You can register to vote in Tippecanoe County or request an absentee ballot from your home county through the Indiana Voter Portal. To learn more about voting as a college student, visit https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/2626.htm

I’m a Purdue Student from another state. What should I do?

If you are a Purdue Student from out-of-state, you will have to choose which state you want to vote in. Submit a paper application to register to vote in Indiana before October 5, or request an absentee mail-in ballot from your home state. If you vote in Indiana, see below for information on what to bring with you as a first-time Indiana voter.

How do I vote by mail in Indiana?

Your application to vote by mail (absentee) must be received by October 22, 2020! See the IN Secretary of State’s information page to learn about your eligibility to vote by mail, the proof of residency requirements, receive the forms to vote by mail, and be aware of all deadlines.

What do I need to bring with me when I vote?

IDs that meet certain requirements are required by Public Law 109-2005. All Indiana voters will need to have an ID with them that contains ALL of the following:

1. Display the voter’s photo 
2. Display the voter’s name, and the name must conform with the voter registration record 
3. Display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election (November 8, 2016) 
4. Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government. IDs from other states WILL NOT be accepted.

See examples of accepted and not accepted forms of ID.

First-time Indiana voters who registered by mail will also need to bring one of the following:

1. Indiana Driver’s License or Indiana State Identification Card, with the voter’s current name and address
2. Any current and valid photo ID that contains the voter’s current name and address
3. A current utility bill, with the voter’s current name and address
4. A bank statement, with the voter’s current name and address
5. Government check with the voter’s current name and address
6. Paycheck with the voter’s current name and address
7. Other government document that shows voter’s current name and address

You can obtain a FREE Voter Identification Card from the BMV; the document requirements are the same as a standard State ID card.

More information:

The Election Protection Hotline (multilingual) – A nonpartisan coalition dedicated to ensuring that all voters have an opportunity to cast a ballot that counts. Voter helplines are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tagalog.
Know your voting rights – The American Civil Liberties Union’s concise overview of what to do on the spot if your right to vote is impeded.
How to pick a candidate – An unbiased guide on what to consider when evaluating candidates from the League of Women Voters of Newton.
Ballotpedia.org – Information on all aspects of voting, the election cycle, the branches of government, candidates on the issues, and more!
OnTheIssues.org – Learn where candidates stand on important issues based on their public statements.
Indiana election security information