Voter Information

The Indiana Republican Primary Election will be Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Also, you may vote early in-person starting Tuesday, April 7 at the Madison County Government Center (“The Courthouse”) during regular business hours.

Before You Vote

Register to vote or check your voting status any time at www.IndianaVoters.com no later than April 6, 2026 when the voter registration period ends. Make sure your name and address is correct.

What you need to register:

  1. Have a valid Indiana Driver’s License or Indiana State Identification Card.
  2. Be a citizen of the United States.
  3. Be at least 18 years old on or before the next general, municipal or special election. (A 17-year-old may register and vote in the primary election if the voter turns 18 on or before the next general or municipal election.)
  4. Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 DAYS before the next general, municipal, or special election.
  5. Not currently imprisoned after being convicted of a crime.

Absentee & Early Voting

By Mail

If you have a legitimate reason, you may vote by mail with an absentee ballot mailed to your home. You must fill out an absentee ballot application and mail it to the Madison County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. They must receive your completed application by mail or hand-delivered no later than April 23, 2026

By Traveling Board

If you are a confined voter, a voter caring for a confined person at a private residence, or a voter with disabilities, you may vote an absentee ballot before a two-person voter board at your residence or place of confinement. The traveling board consists of two persons, each representing the Republican party and Democrat party, respectively. April 16, 2026 is the first day voters may vote by traveling board.

Early Voting at Satellite Locations

In addition to the Madison County courthouse, starting April 27, voters will be able to cast their ballots one week prior to Election Day at these satellite locations:

  • Emery Lee Building, Beulah Park, Alexandria
  • Anderson Zion Baptist Church
  • Crossroads Global Methodist Church*
  • UAW 1963
  • Elwood City Hall
  • Markleville Community Park Building
  • Pendleton Library

The satellite voting center locations will be open from Monday, April 27 through Saturday, May 2, 2026 at these times:

  • Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday (May 2), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

* Note: Crossroads Global Methodist Church will be open two Saturdays (4/25 and 5/2) as well as the Courthouse.

Election Day Vote Centers

Madison County plans to use 29 vote center locations for Primary Election Day 2026. Hours for voting will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Anderson

  • ACS Administrative Building
  • Alethea Fellowship Church
  • Anderson Zion Baptist Church
  • Crossroads Global Methodist Church
  • Edgewood Baptist Church
  • Florida Station Church of God
  • Lone Oak Wesleyan Church
  • Highland Middle School
  • Main Street Church of God
  • National Guard Armory
  • Impact Center
  • Parkview Nazarene Church
  • UAW Local 1963
  • Wesley Free Methodist Church Whetstone Christian Church

Chesterfield

  • Mill Creek Center

Elwood

  • Main Street Wesleyan Church
  • Elwood City Hall

Frankton

  • Frankton Christian Church

Ingalls

  • Ingalls Town Hall

Lapel

  • Lapel Lions Club

Markleville

  • Markleville Community Park Building

Orestes

  • Orestes Town Hall

Pendleton

  • Fall Creek Christian Church
  • Pendleton Library
  • Pendleton Christian Church
  • Summer Lake Clubhouse

Summitville

  • Summitville Wesleyan Church