The deadline for voter registration and the start of early voting for the November general election is almost here.
The deadline to register to vote is October 7. To register to vote online, visit indianavoters.com. Indiana residents with a valid Indiana driver’s license or a state-issued Indiana ID card can use this tool to submit a new voter registration application or update an existing voter registration record.
To register to vote or update your current registration by mail, you must complete and return the voter registration form on or before October 7:
Howard County Voter Registration
120 E. Mulberry St. Room 100
Kokomo, IN 46901
You may also apply in person at the Voter Registration Office, located at 120 E. Mulberry St., Room 100, at any BMV licensing branch if you are conducting a “credentialing transaction,” such as obtaining a driver’s license, permit or identification. card or at a Public Social Welfare Center if you request help or services.
You have the right to vote in Indiana if:
* You are both a US citizen and a resident of Indiana; And
* You are at least 18 years old at or before the next General or Municipal Elections, and
* You are not currently in jail after being convicted of a crime; And
* You have lived in the district where you are voting for at least 30 days prior to the election; And
* You are registered to vote.
Early voting
Early voting will be available in the general election starting the next day, October 8.
In Howard County, seven election centers will be open for early voting. They are:
* Jeff Stout Government Center, 120 E. Mulberry St., Room 101, Kokomo. 8am to 4pm, October 8 to October 11 and weekdays October 15 to November 1, except 8am to 3pm on October 26; 8am to 3pm, November 2; and 8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 4.
* Carver Community Center, 1030 N. Purdum St., Kokomo, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 26 through Nov. 2.
* Greentown Lion’s Club, 610 E. Payton St., Greentown, 10 a.m.
* M. to 8 p.m., October 26 to November 2.
* Indiana Wesleyan, 1916 E. Markland Ave., Kokomo, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 26 through Nov. 2.
* Jerry Wooldridge Community Center, 3885 E. 300 S., Kokomo, Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
* Russiaville Lion’s Club, 555 N. Liberty St., Russiaville, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 26 through Nov. 2
*UAW Local No. 685, 929 E. Hoffer St., Kokomo, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 26 through Nov. 2.
There will be two early voting locations in Tipton County. They are:
* Tipton County Courthouse, second floor, 101 E. Jefferson St., Tipton: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 8 to Oct. 11; October 14 to October 18; October 21 to October 25; 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 26; 8am to 4pm October 28 to November 1: 8am to noon November 2; 8am to 2pm November 4.
* Sharpsville Fire Department, 158 W. Vine St.: 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.
There will be five early voting locations in Miami County. They are:
* Miami County Courthouse, 25 N. Broadway, Peru: weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM from October 8 to November 2; 10am to 2pm October 26 and November 2; and 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 4.
* Denver Baptist Church, 111 North Yorick St., Denver: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.
* Area 5 Agency, 661 E. Main St.: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.
* Bunker Hill First Free Will Baptist Church: 10am to 2pm, October 26 and November 2.
All three provinces unite the voting center system, meaning a registered voter can vote at any voting center, not just the one closest to their place of residence.
Here’s who’s on the ballot in this year’s local races:
Supreme Court 2 Judge
Republican
Blake Dahl
Supreme Court 4 Judge
Republican
Hans Pate
Treasurer of the province
Republican
Christie Branch
Democratic
Bryan Bertoline
County auditor
Republican
Jessica Secrease
County Coroner
Republican
David Granger
Provincial surveyor
Republican
Greg More
County Commissioner District 2
Republican
Jack Dodd
Democratic
Anthony Walker
County Commissioner District 3
Republican
Brad Bray
Democratic
Sherry Roe
Member of the County Council At-Large (choose up to 3)
Republican
Martha J Lake
Daryl L. Maple
Brett A. Sanders
Democratic
Adrienne A. Akers
Essie D. Foster
Greentown Town Council At-Large (choose up to 3)
Republican
Debra Everling
Mark S. Lantz
Craig S. Standish
County Coroner
Republican
Robert Nichols
County Recorder
Republican
Debbie Strong Biddle
Tipton County Commissioner District 2
Republican
Tracey Powell
Tipton County Commissioner District 3
Republican
Nancy Cline
Democratic
Maureen Dougherty
Tipton County Council generally
Republican
Korey Henderson
Doug Heron
Kirk Retherford
County auditor
Republican
Annette Sue Flora Phillippo
County Recorder
Republican
Paul Wilson
Treasurer of the province
Republican
Mary Eckelbarger Brown
Miami County Commissioner District 1
Republican
Mark Hoorner
Democratic
Lew Klein
Miami County Commissioner District 2
Republican
Brenda Meadows Weaver
Democratic
Jeremy Leggett
Miami County Council in general
Republican
Sandy Chittum
David L Sailors Sr.
Thomas Scott
Democratic
Helen Piotter
State Representative District 30
Republican
Michael Karickhoff
Democratic
Michael Catcher
State Representative District 38
Republican
Heath VanNatter
Democratic
Carl Seese
Attorney General
Republican
Todd Rokita
Democratic
Lot Wells
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Republican
Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith
Democratic
Jennifer McCormick and Terry Goodin
Indiana’s fifth congressional district
Republican
Victoria Sparta
Democratic
Deborah Pickett
Libertarian
Lauri Shillings
Independent
Robby Slaughter
US Senator from Indiana
Republican
Jim Banks
Democratic
Valerie McCray
Libertarian
Andreas Horning
US President and Vice President
Republican
Donald Trump and JD Vance
Democratic
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Libertarian
Chase Oliver and Mike Ter Maat
We the people
Robert Kennedy Jr.
Nicole Shanahan
