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Voter Registration
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | In person, mail, online. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | 29 days before Election Day | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Automatic | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Same Day | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Application
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excuse | Absence, disability, voter is over 65, work, illness, voter is a serious sex offender. | No Changes | SB0117 establishes no-excuse absentee ballots. |
| Automatic | No | Absentee ballots sent to all registered voters for the regular general election. | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Noon on Election Day | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Valid for X# of Cycles | 1 | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Return (other than by mail)
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voter ID | Signature Verification | No Changes | SB0353 would require Indiana driver's license number or social security number for absentee ballot applications. |
| In Person | Yes | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Drop Box | Yes | No Changes | SB398 Prohibits counting a ballot that is deposited in a drop box or container that is not under the physical control and supervision of the county election board. |
| Return Deadline | 12PM on Election Day | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Ballot Harvesting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Limited 3rd Party | Household member or attorney in fact. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Paid Political Operatives | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Early Voting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Mail | Yes | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - Absentee Ballot
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Verification | Yes | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Witness Statement | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
| Cure Process | No | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - In Person
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID | Required | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Other Options | - | - | - |
| Provisional Ballots | Used for voters whose eligibility is challenged or if polling hours are extended by a court order. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Voting Day
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 6AM-6PM | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Wait Time | No Legislation | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Electioneering | Prohibited within 50 feet of polling places. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
Voter Rolls
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update Frequency | Updated continuously | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Voter Removal | Death, written request, felony conviction, or inactivity through 2 consecutive general elections. | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |