Indiana 2023 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered one local ballot measure for voters in Indianapolis on May 2. Ballotpedia covered one local ballot measure for voters in Fort Wayne on November 7.

In 2023, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of election-related, such as electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023

November 7

Allen County

See also: Allen County, Indiana ballot measures

• Fort Wayne Community Schools, Indiana, Property Tax Increase for Security, Mental Health, and Support Staff and Security Equipment Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing property taxes for the Fort Wayne Community Schools district for a period of eight years to fund salaries and benefits for new mental health, security, and support personnel and installation of safety and security equipment in school buildings.

A "no" vote opposed increasing property taxes for the Fort Wayne Community Schools district to fund salaries and benefits for new mental health, security, and support personnel and installation of safety and security equipment in school buildings.

May 2

Marion County

See also: Marion County, Indiana ballot measures

• Indianapolis Public Schools, Indiana, Public Question, Property Tax Measure (May 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported levying a property tax at a rate of $66.10 per $100,000 of assessed value, generating an estimated $410 million over 30 years, for the purposes of constructing a new elementary school and for additions and renovations to multiple schools.

A "no" vote opposed levying a property tax at a rate of $66.10 per $100,000 of assessed value, generating an estimated $410 million over 30 years, for the purposes of constructing a new elementary school and for additions and renovations to multiple schools.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Indiana

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Indiana.

How to vote in Indiana

Poll times

In Indiana, polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on the date of an election. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Indiana, an individual must be a U.S. citizen who has resided in the precinct in which the individual will be voting for at least 30 days preceding the next election. A person must also not currently be imprisoned after being convicted of a crime. The individual must be at least 18 years old by the time of the next general or municipal election. Proof of residence is required to register. Registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person. The deadline to register to vote is 29 days before the next election.

Prospective voters can register in person at the following locations:

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1) Bureau of Motor Vehicles (“BMV”) license branch while applying for or renewing a driver’s license, permit, or identification card; 2) public assistance office while applying for services; 3) certain agencies serving persons with disabilities while applying for assistance; 4) law enforcement offices whenever a person is applying for a license to carry a handgun; 5) armed forces recruitment agencies; 6) county voter registration offices and the Indiana Election Division; and 7) unemployment compensation offices while applying for services

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Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter registration

Indiana does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Indiana has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

See also: Same-day voter registration

Indiana does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Indiana law requires a voter to reside "in a precinct continuously before a general, municipal, or special election for at least thirty (30) days."

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Indiana does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.

Indiana does require voters to submit proof of citizenship if officials find evidence that a voter is not a U.S. citizen. State law says:

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"(b) The NVRA official shall compare the statewide voter registration system with the bureau of motor vehicles list of temporary credentials issued under IC 9-24-11-5(c) or IC 9-24-16-3(f). If evidence exists that a registered voter is not a citizen of the United States, the NVRA official shall notify the county voter registration office of the county in which the individual is registered to vote that the registered voter may not be a citizen of the United States. (c) After receiving a notice under subsection (b), the county voter registration office shall send a notice to the registered voter inquiring whether the individual is eligible to be registered to vote. An individual who receives a notice under this subsection shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving the notice, provide proof of citizenship to the county voter registration office in person or by mail. (d) If the individual does not provide proof of citizenship within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice under subsection (c), the county voter registration office that issued the notice shall cancel the individual's registration."

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All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The Indiana Voter Portal allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Indiana requires voters to present photo identification at the polls. The following criteria for accepted photo ID was current as of December 2025.

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Under Indiana Code 3-5-2.1-84, which defines "proof of identification", your photo ID must meet 4 criteria to be acceptable for voting purposes. It must: 1. Display your photo 2. Display your name, and the name must conform to your voter registration record. Conform does not mean identical ... 3. Display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election (November 5, 2024) NOTE: 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), the Indiana National Guard, or a Native American Indian tribe or band recognized by the United States government is not required to have an expiration date, or may state that the document has an "Indefinite" expiration date. 4. Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government In most cases, an Indiana driver's license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID, or U.S. Passport is sufficient.

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To view Indiana state law pertaining to voter identification click here.

An ID issued by an educational institution may not be used as voter identification.

A voter can obtain a free Indiana identification card from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2023