Editor’s note: A version of this story published in April. We are updating it for Election Day on May 5.
Today is not your typical midterm primary election.
Norms are being broken in both parties, and as a result, voters will have a level of choice they may not be used to. President Donald Trump, as well as Republican members of Indiana’s congressional delegation, are getting involved in low-level Statehouse primaries in an unprecedented way. Indianapolis’ longtime Democratic congressman is facing his most serious primary challenge in years.
With several national conservative organizations invested in the drive to punish Indiana state senators for blockading Trump’s redistricting push, there is also likely to be record spending this cycle to convince voters to abandon their incumbent legislators for the challengers that Trump has endorsed.
But there are also competitive hyperlocal races to consider, from Hamilton County sheriff to Marion County clerk, which may prove to be a bellwether for the direction of the Democratic party locally.
IndyStar has everything you need to know about these races and how to vote.
Am I registered to vote in Indiana? Here’s how to tell
The deadline to register to be able to vote in the primary was April 6, but you can still register to vote for the general election. Check your registration status, and make sure your address is correct, at indianavoters.in.gov.
When does voting close today and where do I vote?
Polls are open today from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Marion County voters are able to vote in any polling location across the city, regardless of where they live.
Who’s on my Indiana primary election ballot?
From Congress to township trustee, you can see ahead of time what precise races are on your specific ballot where you live.
On the indianavoters.in.gov website, you can search by your name or precinct, and you’ll get a tailored full ballot, plus information on your polling locations and hours. While that’s the most official way, vote.org has a similar search tool.
Just a reminder, you will have to choose whether to vote in the Democratic or Republican primary, so you won’t see candidates from both parties on your ballot.
If you’re curious what state House and Senate district you are in and who is currently representing you, you can search your address here
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Contact state government and politics reporter Kayla Dwyer at kdwyer@indystar.com or follow her on X @kayla_dwyer17.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Election Day is here in Indiana. Voter registration, where to vote and more
Reporting by Kayla Dwyer, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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