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    • Indiana’s general election is Tuesday. Here’s what to know to vote.
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    Indiana’s general election is Tuesday. Here’s what to know to vote.

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    Election Day is almost here. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time to make your voice count.

    There are consequential contests up and down the ballot in Indiana, including what experts think will be one of the most competitive gubernatorial races in the country. But you’ll also get to select the people who will serve on your child’s school board and vote for the next president.

    Check out our complete voter guide here.

    How do I know if I’m registered to vote in Indiana?

    Voters can double check they are registered by going to indianavoters.in.gov and entering their information. If you are not yet registered to vote, it’s too late to do so for the November election.

    Where can I vote in Central Indiana?

    In Marion County, voters can cast a ballot at any vote center on Election Day. A list of available locations, as well as a map of sites, can be found at vote.indy.gov/vote-centers. Boone, Hendricks, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby and Hancock counties all allow voters to go to any vote center in the county as well.

    Hamilton County residents have to vote at their assigned locations. You can find your voting location at indianavoters.in.gov.

    You have until noon today to vote early in person at limited locations.

    Here’s a recap of where you can vote early in Hamilton County and in Marion County.

    What else to know before you go to the polls?

    Bring your ID: Indiana law requires voters to show a government-issued photo ID that displays your name, photo and an expiration date of the last general election or later. Student IDs from an Indiana state school, not a private university, will work as long as they meet the above criteria.

    Watch what you wear: You can’t wear an article of clothing that shows support for a candidate or political party. We have more details here.

    What races will be on my ballot?

    This year the following elected positions are up for election:

    Not every voter will have a choice for every elected position. Some races are uncontested or feature no candidates. You can see who all will be on your specific ballot at indianavoters.in.gov. We also have a list of all of the contested races on the ballot in Marion County at IndyStar.com.

    More: Who are the top Indiana donors to Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s campaigns?

    Are there any ballot initiatives?

    Indiana voters will see a “constitutional amendment question” on this year’s ballot, asking to remove the state superintendent of public instruction from the list of five other top state officials who would need to step into the governor’s role under extreme circumstances. The exact position, last held by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick, no longer exists.

    Hoosiers will also be asked whether they want to retain three of five Indiana Supreme Court justices.

    Who is running for governor?

    Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater are running for governor. IndyStar profiled each of the candidates. You can read those here. We also broke down where the candidates stand on important issues.

    Fact check: Which claims were false or misleading at the Indiana governor debates?

    Who is running for US Senate?

    US Rep. Jim Banks, who ran unopposed in the GOP primary for the Senate, will face Democratic primary winner Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning.

    You can read our profiles of the candidates here and see where they stand on the issues here.

    Who is running for attorney general?

    Incumbent Republican Todd Rokita is facing off against Democrat Destiny Wells for attorney general.

    You can read our profiles of the candidates here and see where they stand on the issues here.

    Who is running for Congress?

    All nine of Indiana’s seats in the US House of Representatives are on general election ballots this November, and a third of the races are open due to incumbents deciding not to seek reelection. You can see who is running in every contest here.

    In central Indiana, we’re watching the following races:

    Indiana’s 4th Congressional District: Republican US Rep. Jim Baird, Democrat Derrick Holder and Libertarian Ashley Groff are running for office.

    Indiana’s 5th Congressional District: US Rep. Victoria Spartz is running against Democrat Deborah Pickett, Libertarian Lauri Shillings and independent Robby Slaughter. Read more about that race here.

    Indiana’s 6th Congressional District: Republican Jefferson Shreve, Democrat Cynthia Wirth and Libertarian James Sceniak are running for this open seat. Read more about that race here.

    Indiana’s 7th Congressional District: Incumbent Democratic US Rep. André Carson is running for reelection against Republican John Schmitz and Libertarian Rusty Johnson. Read more about that race here.

    What other races should I read up on?

    There are a number of competitive statehouse and school board races on the ballot too, particularly in Hamilton County. IndyStar has voter guides on the Indiana Senate and Indiana House races on the ballot.

    These central Indiana school board races could also be competitive:

    More: Two years ago Democrats won a Carmel Statehouse seat; They’re eyeing Hamilton County again

    More: Conservatives won HSE two years ago. Are Carmel and Noblesville school boards next?

    Contact IndyStar government and politics editor Kaitlin Lange at [email protected] or follow her on x @Kaitlin_Lange.

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