ELECTION DAY
You must vote at your assigned polling place on Election Day
WHERE TO VOTE
Voters have multiple options for casting their ballots. Whether you prefer to vote early, in person, by mail, or on Election Day, it is important to know your options and plan ahead to ensure your voice is heard.
EARLY VOTING
Cast your ballot early in person at designated early voting locations prior to Election Day.
KNOW YOUR
BALLOT
Indiana voters will see two statewide constitutional questions on the November ballot. Voters who live within Smith Green Community Schools Corporation will also see the local Smith Green Community Schools Corporation Operating Referendum question.
PUBLIC QUESTION #1
State Constitutional Question
PUBLIC QUESTION #2
State Constitutional Question
PUBLIC QUESTION #3
SMITH GREEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CORPORATION OPERATING REFERENDUMÂ
VOTE YES ON QUESTION #3
Only registered voters residing within the Smith Green Community Schools Corporation district will see the referendum on their ballot.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Thursday, October 22, 2026
11:59 PM
COMPLETED BALLOT DEADLINE
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
6:00 PM
ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL
The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration is currently accepting absentee-by-mail applications.
Completed absentee-by-mail ballots must be received by election officials by the deadline. A postmark by Election Day is not sufficient.
ELECTION DAY VOTING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
You must vote at your assigned polling place
on Election Day.
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UNSURE WHERE YOU VOTE?
1. Visit IndianaVoters.com
Select "Find Your Polling Place"
Enter your full legal name, birthdate, and country of residence.Â
IMPORTANT: Enter your name exactly as it appears on your voter registration
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Once located, you can view your polling place, voter information, and ballot information.Â
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WHAT TO EXPECT AND BRING WITH YOU
Indiana law requires residents to present a government-issued photo identification before casting a ballot at the polls on Election Day.
Your photo identification must meet all of the following four criteria to be acceptable for voting purposes:
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1. Display your photo
2. Display your name, and the name must conform to your voter registration record
3. Display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election; AND
4. Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government.