The 2022 midterm election kicks off across the US today. Indiana polls open at 6 am IndyStar reporters will provide live updates throughout the day and evening as votes are cast and counted.
7:10 am — Presidential Site inspires voters to exercise civic right
After casting his ballot inside the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 26-year-old Patrick O’Neill said it’s important for voters to brush away apathy. Social media, he said, has shaped peoples’ feelings as if no one has their interests in mind.
“This year more than ever citizens need to be participating in the process,” said O’Neill, who lives downtown, “no matter which side you’re on.”
He described education as one reason he voted.
“I hope kids have access to education,” he said.
“Reproductive rights and climate change” are what brought 34-year-old Elise Bowling out to vote.
“I’m a woman,” said the downtown resident. “This is very important.”
For Kenneth Hall, a 62-year-old downtown resident, it was the Indiana Secretary of State race because the position governs elections. The roles have become key across the country, Hall said, in ensuring elections are protected.
“This building and renovation is a picture of that democracy,” Hall said, nodding back to the presidential site. “How we preserve our history and celebrate our future.”
6:55 am — Ride to the polls for free
IndyGo is waiving fares today until 10 pm, so Hoosiers can take the bus to the polls for free.
You can find a bus schedule here: indygo.net/routes. Map out your route to your destination here: indygo.net/plan-your-trip.
6 am — Races to watch in Indiana
As Hoosiers head to the polls, abortion and inflation, two of the most prominent issues of the last few months, are likely on their minds.
Some notable races on the ballot include US Senate race, with Sen. Todd Young running for reelection against Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott, a Democrat. Indiana’s 1st District race between the incumbent Democrat Rep. Frank Mrvan and Republican challenger Jennifer-Ruth Green has been classified as a toss-up.
Statewide, Indiana Secretary of State’s race has drawn attention as Republican candidate Diego Morales, running against Democrat Destiny Wells, has drawn disrepute for exaggerating his military service, allegedly sexually assaulting two women and possibly voting illegally, in a different county than the one his permanent address is in.
Both the Marion and Hamilton County prosecutor’s races have been heavily followed, well funded and had big-name endorsements. Democrat incumbent prosecutor Ryan Mears faces Republican challenger Cyndi Carrasco in Marion County; and in Hamilton County, Democrat Jessica Paxson is up against Republican Greg Garrison, a former longtime conservative radio show host.
Here are all the races IndyStar’s been covering and watching: bit.ly/3UyBWnD.
Indiana weather: Sun will be shining on Election Day
According to NWS Indianapolis meteorologist Jason Puma, Tuesday will be “a fantastic fall day.”
The forecast is sunny, with high temperatures around 60 degrees, Puma said.
Early voting turnout
As of Monday, 684,692 ballots had been cast in Indiana, including 515,761 cast in person and 157,280 by mail, according to data provided by the Indiana Secretary of State’s office.
Who is on my ballot in Indiana?
Hoosiers can see the races and candidates appearing on their ballots by visiting indianavoters.in.gov and entering their registration information.
The Indiana Citizen has created a voter guide that will allow users to create a virtual ballot based on their registered address. Users can then view candidate profiles. Visit indianacitizen.org/virtual-ballot to get started.
What do I need to bring to vote in Indiana?
Under Indiana law, you must bring a photo identification to go vote.
Here are the requirements. To be eligible under Indiana’s photo ID law, the identification must:
Display your photo
Display your name that conforms to your voter registration record
Display an expiration date — either current or have expired sometime after the date of the last general election. Exceptions include military ID, as well as tribal ID recognized by the US government, which are not required to have an expiration date.
Be issued by the state of Indiana or the US government
An Indiana driver’s license, US passport, Indiana photo ID card or military ID will suffice for most voters.
You can view a list of photo identification examples online at in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/photo-id-law.
Poll places in Indiana
Voting locations vary. For specific, county-related questions, contact your local election office. (A complete list can be found on the absentee by mail application ballot here).
Marion County has vote centers, and residents can vote at any center in the county. You can see a list of vote centers and find the one nearest to you here: vote.indy.gov/vote-centers.
You can view a list of polling locations for the 2022 general election in Hamilton County here: hamiltoncounty.in.gov/226/Polling-Locations. Early voting locations can be found at: bit.ly/3e0KjIS.
You can find your polling center by searching your address at indianavoters.in.gov. In Hamilton County, you must vote at your polling location, assigned by address.
Hendricks County has vote centers, regardless of address. View a list for the general election here: bit.ly/3C1I6oM.
Johnson County is a vote center county. View a list of early voting and election day vote centers here: bit.ly/3C3PwaT.
Boone County also has voting centers. A list can be downloaded from the Boone County Clerk’s Office website: bit.ly/3dW7fcw.
Where to get Indiana election results
IndyStar will be providing local updates from six area counties, which you can find at indystar.com/elections/results/local. Statewide and national races will be updated on our site via the Associated Press.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana midterm election: Live updates from Indianapolis’s polls