The deadline to register to vote in the 2024 General Election is fast approaching. If you live in Indiana, here's how you register to vote or check your registration status if you need to.

We Can All Agree on the Importance of Casting Your Ballot

Regardless of which side of the political fence you are on, we can all agree that this may be one of the most important elections in the history of the United States. Don't get caught on the sidelines November 5th - make sure you are registered to vote today.

How Many People Voted in the 2020 Election

According to the US Census Bureau, the 2020 Presidential Election saw the highest voter turnout of the 21st century. Statistics show that 66.8% of U.S. citizens ages 18 years and older turned out to vote in the 2020 Presidential Election. There were 155 million Americans who voted in 2020 with that total being comprised of 68.4% of women and 65% of men showing up at the polls.

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Indiana Voter Requirements

To vote in the state of Indiana, you must meet certain criteria including being both a U.S. citizen and an Indiana resident who is or will be 18 years of age on or before the election on November 5, 2024. Additional requirements to vote in the state of Indiana, according to the Indiana Secretary of State's office, include:

  • You are not currently in prison after being convicted of a crime; and

  • You have lived in the precinct where you vote for at least 30 days prior to the election; and

  • You are registered to vote.

Indiana Residents Must Be Registered 29 Days Prior to an Election

For Hoosiers ready to cast your ballot, you must be registered to vote at least 29 days prior to the election. You can register to vote by visiting IndianaVoters.In.Gov. Registration must be completed online by 11:59 pm on October 7, 2024. This is also where you go to check your voter registration if you believe you are already registered.

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How to Register by Mail or In Person

In addition to registering online, Hoosiers may also register by mail or in person. Registration by mail must be postmarked no later than October 7, 2024. If registering in person, you must register before the close of business on October 7, 2024.

Important Notice for Indiana Residents Not Registering Online

If choosing to register by mail or in person, the Indiana Secretary of States shares an important notice.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLY the version of the state voter registration form (VRG-7) and the county voter registration form (VRG-11) published on this website will be accepted by county voter registration offices. Older versions of the VRG-7 or VRG-11 will NOT be accepted for processing. Federal voter registration forms may continue to be used.

Learn More About Registering to Vote in Indiana

For additional details on voter registration, including accessing the necessary forms, what to do if you need service or assistance, or if you need to cancel your Indiana voter registration record, visit the Indiana Secretary of State's Office.

LOOK: States sending the most people to Indiana

Stacker compiled a list of states where the most people are moving to Indiana using data from the Census Bureau.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

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