Indiana Voting Rights & Election Laws 2026
Voter ID requirements, mail voting, early voting access, felony disenfranchisement, and election law political context in Indiana.
Strict Photo ID
Voter ID Requirement
No
Universal Mail Voting
28
Early Voting Days
#42
Access Rank (1=most open)
Voting Access Overview
Indiana has strict photo ID requirements and limits absentee voting to those with qualifying excuses. The state lacks automatic voter registration. However, Indiana has 28 days of in-person early voting. The state has been a pioneer in strict voter ID, having its law upheld by the Supreme Court in 2008.
Election Law Details
| Policy | Status |
|---|---|
| Voter ID Requirement | Strict Photo ID |
| Mail / Absentee Voting | Absentee with Excuse |
| Early Voting Days | 28 |
| Automatic Voter Registration | No |
| Same-Day Registration | No |
| Felony Disenfranchisement | Post-sentence |
| Access Rank Nationally | #42 of 50 |
Political Context
Indiana’s voter ID law (Crawford v. Marion County) was the first to be upheld by the Supreme Court, setting a precedent. Republicans maintain the photo ID requirement. Democrats argue it creates barriers for low-income and minority voters.