Voting is an important civil duty and we encourage you to vote in upcoming elections. You can check on the status of your voter registration here:
Indiana:
www.indianavoters.com
or call the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 1-866-IN-1-VOTE (866-461-8683).
The Secretary of State has provided the following information regarding voting. More details are available at
www.indianavoters.com
Voting Requirements You have the right to vote in an Indiana election, if:
- You are both a U.S. citizen and a resident of Indiana; and
- You will be at least 18 years of age at the next General Election, November 4, 2008; and
- You are not currently in prison after being convicted of a crime; and
- You have lived in the precinct where you vote for at least 30 days prior to the election; and
- You are registered to vote.
Download your voter registration form
here.
Photo Identification
A voter must provide government-issued photo ID before casting a ballot. The ID must fit the following criteria:
- Your ID must display your photo.
- Your name on the ID must conform with your voter registration record. Conform does NOT mean identical.Your ID must contain an expiration date and either still be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election (November 7, 2006).
- Including Military IDs with expiration dates of
- Your ID must be issued by the State of Indiana or the US government.
In most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID or US passport is sufficient. If you do not already have a valid photo ID, you can obtain an Indiana photo ID card free of charge from any Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch that issues driver licenses and ID cards.
For more information, please visit www.PhotoID.in.gov or call the BMV at (317) 233-6000.
Illinois:
Contact the State Board of Elections by going to
www.elections.il.gov
Voting Requirements You have the right to vote in an Illinois election, if:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be at least 18 years of age by election day
- Must have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to election day.
How do I register to vote?For general information regarding voter registration, see the
Registering to Vote in Illinois(pamphlet). You may register to vote by mail. Send your name and address to your election authority or complete a downloadable voter registration application available at the State Board of Election's website. Mail the completed application to your local
election authority or to the State Board of Elections, Post Office Box 4187, Springfield, Illinois, 62708. Note: When registering to vote by mail, that individual must vote in person the first time, either at the polls or by in-person absentee.
Download your voter registration form
here.
What forms of identification are needed when I register to vote?
A voter must provide government-issued photo ID before casting a ballot. Two forms of identification with one showing your current residence address. If you register by mail, you must vote in person the first time you vote.
For more information on election laws and procedures, write or call the State Board of Elections.
