IndianaIndiana voters would choose candidates race by race
Indiana voters would choose candidates by office in general and municipal elections, without a one-mark choice for every candidate on a party ticket.
What it does
In Indiana general and municipal elections, voters would choose candidates by office without a one-mark choice for a full party ticket. Presidential slates would still allow one mark on ballot card and electronic systems.
Argument forChoosing candidates one race at a time could help voters consider each person on the ballot.
Argument againstMarking each race could take longer for voters who want to support every candidate from one party.
More detail
Voters would choose candidates by office without a one-mark choice for a full party ticket. This applies to Indiana general and municipal elections. Ballot card and electronic systems would still let voters select a party or independent presidential slate with one mark. The proposal would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 20Representative Criswell added as coauthorLatest
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and ApportionmentMinor
- Jan 5Authored by Representative Clere
- Jan 5Coauthored by Representatives Dant Chesser, HamiltonIntroduced
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