INDIANAPOLIS -- The 2016 General Election is Tuesday, November 8. Check out our list of things you need to know and resources every voter can use before heading to the polls.
Some things to remember as you head to the polls:
- No candidate attire
- Bring your photo ID
- If you need help remembering your candidate you can print off a sample ballot and bring it with you
- You CAN take a "selfie" at your polling booth in Indiana
You can follow the live results with RTV6 after polls close on Election day by clicking the image below. (NOTE: Results on that page will not be active until 6 p.m. Tuesday)
You will need a photo ID to vote. The photo ID must display your photo, your name, an expiration date, and be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government.
According to the Indiana Secretary of State’s website, in most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID or U.S. passport is sufficient.
An ID issued by the US Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marine, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or Veterans Administration), or the Indiana National Guard is not required to have an expiration date, or may state that it has an “Indefinite” expiration date.
If you are unable or unwilling to present ID meeting these requirements, you can cast a provisional ballot. If you do that, you have until noon 10 days after the election to follow up with the county election board and either provide the necessary documents or affirm one of the law’s exemptions applies to you.
If you do not have an ID that meets voting requirements, law requires the BMV to issue an Indiana State ID card for free. You may contact the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 1-866-IN-1-VOTE or the BMV at 1-888-692-6841.
Here are some more voting resources:
- FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION
- CONFIRM YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE
- SEE WHO IS ON YOUR BALLOT
- CONTACT YOUR COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE
- INDIANA ELECTION PHOTO ID REQUIREMENTS
Hoosiers may also call the toll free Hoosier Voter Hotline at 866-IN-1-VOTE to speak directly to a representative for information, polling locations and to file grievances. Staff will be on hand to answer calls from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT on Election Day.
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