Your Indiana 2022 midterm election questions answered

WFYI has partnered with America Amplified to reply questions on the right way to take part within the midterm election. Listed below are a number of the high questions from Hoosiers we have now been capable of reply so far.

Do you will have a query we haven’t answered but? Submit your query on the hyperlink on our “Elections Questions” web page or this web page or by texting “WFYI” to 855-670-1777.

Q: How can I verify that I’m nonetheless registered to vote?

A: You’ll be able to verify when you’re registered to vote and the place your polling place is by visiting the Indiana voter portal at https://indianavoters.in.gov/.

Q:  How do I acquire an absentee poll?

A:  You’ll be able to study extra about mail-in (additionally known as absentee) voting, together with the right way to register and observe your poll, on-line at indianavoters.in.gov. Choose “Vote by mail” and submit your request. The final day to request your absentee poll in Indiana is Oct. 27. Absentee ballots should be returned by 6 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8.

Q: When can I preview my poll?

A:  You’ll be able to view who’s in your poll by visiting indianavoters.in.gov  and deciding on “Who’s on the poll.”

Q: When can I vote early for the November midterm election?

A: Early voting is out there beginning Oct. 11, in accordance with the state’s web site. For info on places and instances, contact your county elections workplace.

Q: Do I’ve to indicate an ID to vote?

A: Hoosiers are required to indicate a government-issued ID to vote on Election Day. Usually, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photograph ID card, Army ID or U.S. passport is enough, in accordance with the state’s web site.

Faculty college students at an Indiana state college could use their state-issued pupil ID so long as it features a photograph, the title that conforms to the voter registration document, shows an expiration date that’s present or expired after the final Normal Election (Nov. 3, 2020). Word: IDs from non-public Indiana faculties and universities might not be used. 

Q:  The place do I discover job descriptions for various elected workplaces?

A:  You will discover out who’s in your poll at Vote 411. Indiana Public Broadcasting has another assets which may assist as effectively: https://ipbs.org/tasks/executive-government/.

Q:  There are eight candidates on the poll for Metropolitan College District of Lawrence Township college board District 2. Is there a useful resource that compares their views on varied college points?

A:  Please take a look at our story about the candidates working for college board.

Q: I’m in Franklin Township. Are there going to be some other locations for early voting, aside from the Metropolis-County constructing?

A: You will discover early voting places right here: https://vote.indy.gov/early-voting/.  Extra early voting places will open on Oct. 29-Nov. 6, together with the Franklin Township Authorities Middle.

This story was produced as a part of the America Amplified Election 2022 initiative utilizing group engagement to tell and strengthen native, regional and nationwide journalism. America Amplified is a public media initiative funded by the Company for Public Broadcasting.