What You Need to Know: Indiana Primary June 2, 2020

Matthew VanTryon, Indianapolis Star

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Indiana voters were originally scheduled to vote in the primaries on May 5. However, the primaries were moved to June 2 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson Thursday gave an update on upcoming voting procedures for Hoosiers. Here's what you need to know:

When are the Indiana primaries?

The Indiana primary elections will take place on June 2, 2020.

How can I vote in the primaries?

Indiana residents will be able to vote in several ways: in person early-voting from May 26-June 1, in-person voting on June 2, or through an absentee ballot. 

How do I get an absentee ballot?

You can request an absentee ballot from your local county election office or download a printable application to receive an absentee ballot from IN.gov website.

May 21 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot.

Will it be safe to vote in person?

Lawson said Indiana is procuring personal protective equipment for all 92 counties using vendors outside of critical health care supply lines. Indiana is applying for $7.9 million from Federal Election COVID-19 funds to purchase masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies for voting centers. 

Where can I find my polling location?

Indiana residents can find a polling location at https://indianavoters.in.gov/.

When does voter registration close?

With the exception of military and overseas voters, voter registration closes 29 days before each election. Monday, May 4 is the deadline to register to vote in the Indiana primaries.