Indiana 2026 ballot measures
As of February 16, 2026, one statewide ballot measure was certified for the ballot in Indiana on November 3, 2026.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency Requirements for City and Town Court Judges Amendment | Local government; Judiciary | Require city and town court judges to reside in either the county where the court is located or the bordering county closest to the court |
Potential
| Name | Type | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Bailable Offenses and Substantial Risk Standard Amendment (2026) | Bail; Criminal trials | Provide for the denial of bail when the accused is found to pose a substantial risk to another person |
Getting measures on the ballot
State law does not allow for initiatives or referendums; therefore, all measures are referred to the ballot by the Indiana State Legislature. The legislature can only refer measures in the form of legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
According to Article 16 of the Indiana Constitution, a bill must be approved by a simple majority of voters in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly during two successive legislative sessions with a general election in between in order to send it to the statewide election ballot. The proposed amendment can become part of the constitution if a majority of voters approve the measure.
Historical facts
- See also: List of Indiana ballot measures
- A total of 13 measures appeared on the statewide ballot in Indiana from 1996 through 2024.
- The measures appeared on the ballot in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2024.
- From 1996 through 2024, an average of between zero and one measure appeared on the ballot for even-year elections in Indiana.
- The number of measures appearing on the ballot from 1996 through 2024 ranged from zero to three.
- From 1996 through 2024, 100% of statewide measures (13 of 13) were approved by voters, and 0% were defeated.
See also
- 2026 ballot measures
- List of Indiana ballot measures
- History of Initiative & Referendum in Wyoming
- Wyoming signature requirements
