One Week Until Election Day: Secretary of State Morales urges Hoosiers to prepare

INDIANA — With exactly one week remaining before the 2026 General Election, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is urging all eligible voters to make a plan and prepare before heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Secretary Morales encouraged Hoosiers statewide to verify their registration, check their designated polling locations, and confirm they have acceptable identification before Election Day.

In the lead-up to the election, Morales completed visits to all 92 Indiana counties, meeting with election board staff, county clerks, and community members to discuss election security and logistics.

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales

“Voting is one of our most important rights and responsibilities as American citizens,” Morales said in a release on Tuesday. “Whether you vote early or on Election Day, take a few minutes to make a plan, know where to go, and be prepared. We appreciate the dedication of county election officials, clerks, and poll workers who work tirelessly to make Election Day a success. Now it’s time for Hoosiers to do their part and get out and vote.”

Key Voter Reminders:

  • Early Voting Window: Early in-person voting is currently open and continues through noon on Monday, Nov. 2. Specific hours and early voting sites vary by county.
  • Election Day Hours: Polling sites across Indiana will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
  • Photo ID Requirements: Voters must present a valid government-issued photo ID—such as an Indiana driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport—to cast a standard ballot.
  • Voter Portal: Residents can confirm registration status, sample ballots, and polling locations online at IndianaVoters.com.