Absentee Voting for Primary Election Starts Today

Posted on April 10, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

Today is the first-day voters may cast an absentee ballot for the 2018 primary election. According to the Secretary of State’s Election Division, absentee-by-mail applications for the 2018 primary election must be received by the county office by April 30th.

There are specific conditions that individuals must meet in order to be eligible to vote absentee-by-mail. These reasons include that there is a specific, sensible expectation that you will be absent from the county on Election Day, you are scheduled to work at your regular place of employment when polls are open or you will have official election duties outside of your voting precinct.

If you’re prevented from voting due to unavailability of transportation, due to religious discipline or holiday during the entire 12 hours the polls are open or if you are a member of the military or a public safety officer, these are other acceptable reasons to vote by mail.

Other conditions that would make you eligible to submit an absentee ballot by mail is if you have a disability, you’re at least 65 years of age, you are a participant in the state’s address confidentiality program, if you’re considered a “serious sex offender” as defined by Indiana Code 35-24-2-14(a) or you will be confined due to illness or injury or you will be caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury on Election Day.

On the other hand, all registered Indiana voters are eligible to vote absentee-in-person at any county election board office. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID with you. Specific dates and locations for absentee voting can be found below:

Pulaski County:

Location: Winamac- Pulaski County Justice Center Lobby

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed 1-1:30 for lunch)
Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Francesville- Fire Station

Friday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed 1-1:30 for lunch)
Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed 1-1:30 for lunch)
Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

**All Pulaski County Times in Eastern Standard Time**
If you have any questions, contact the Pulaski County Clerk’s Office at 574-946-3313.

Starke County:

Location: First Floor of Starke County Courthouse; 53 E Washington Street in Knox

April 10-April 13: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00. (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00p.m.
April 16-April 20: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00. (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
April 23-April 26: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
April 27: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 6:00 p.m.
April 28: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
April 30: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
May 1-May 3: 8:00 a.m. To 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
May 4: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 5: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 7: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Absentee Voting Ends)

**All Starke County Times in Central Standard Time**
If you have any questions, contact the Starke County Voter Registration Office at 574-772-9160.