Democracy is not a spectator sport, it's a participatory event.

If we don't participate in it, it ceases to be a democracy.

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering everyone to fully participate in our democracy. We believe that expanding the diversity, equity, and inclusion of all people is central to strengthening and improving our democracy.

Guiding Policies

Nonpartisan Policy
The League of Women Voters (LWV), a nonpartisan organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The LWV is political in that members take action on public policy positions established through member study and agreement at the national, state, and local levels. The League never supports or opposes any political party or any candidate.

The LWV believes that members should be encouraged to seek and accept elective or appointive office in government. Recognizing that the League experience uniquely equips members for public life and wishing to encourage members to utilize their knowledge and abilities, non-board members are urged to participate fully in party activities (on an individual basis).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policymakers in creating a more perfect democracy.

There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization based on gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, educational level or background, nationality, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.

Please Note: We are Nonpartisan, Not Neutral. Nonpartisan does not mean staying silent. When democracy itself is under threat, when voter access is restricted, or when misinformation spreads, we have a responsibility to speak out.

On April 17, 2025, LWV CEO Celina Stewart and President Dianna Wynn released the following statement:

“From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders...one thing is abundantly clear: our country is in a constitutional crisis.

"We the people must fight back. That is why the League of Women Voters is launching a powerful new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5.”

Through Unite and Rise 8.5, we will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy.

Statement About the President’s Unilateral Military Action in Iran

“The League of Women Voters is deeply concerned by the President’s decision to initiate unprovoked military action against Iran without prior congressional authorization.

This is not about the character of any individual involved. It is about constitutional authority and the dangerous subversion of our system of checks and balances.

The Constitution clearly assigns the power to declare war to Congress, an authority that was intentionally ignored. When a president goes around Congress to initiate military action, it is not a sign of strength. It is executive overreach and dangerous to Americans, both domestically and abroad." ----Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer

The League of Women Voters CEO, Celina Stewart: Vote-by-mail is secure, accurate, and trusted by millions of voters — including older adults, military members, rural communities, tribal communities, voters of color, and voters with disabilities. Vote-by-mail has proven to expand voter participation in recent elections.

Please read the full statement.

The SAVE Act is a bill before the US Senate that, if passed, would require all voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship—such as a passport or birth certificate with a photo ID—every time they register or update their registration. The SAVE Act could prevent tens of millions of eligible citizens from voting. It is time to act.

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2026 Election Dates & Deadlines

Election Schedule for Primary Election

Oct 5 Last day to register to vote

Oct 6 First day of early voting-Henry Co Govt Bldg, Race St.
Mon.-Fri. Oct. 8 to Nov. 1 (8:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:00)

Oct. 19 Early voting begins: Victory Church 14th (old Marsh store)
Mon.- Fri. with last day Nov. 1 (3:00-7:00)

Oct 22 Last day to submit an application for an absentee ballot

Saturday Early Vote Days: Oct 24, and Oct 31, Henry Co Gov Bldg (8:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:00) and Victory Church (9:00-3:00)

Nov 2 Last day for Early voting at the Henry Co Gov Bldg (8:00-Noon)

Nov 3 Primary Election 6 am to 6 pm at all Vote Centers

Nov 3 6 pm deadline for absentee ballots to arrive @ Justice Ctr

Register to Vote. Confirm Your Registration.
Update Changes to Your Name or Address.

Visit Indianavoters.com or TAKE ACTION NOW

Deadline to register online is Oct 5, 11:59 pm.

2026 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES

US REPRESENTATIVE – 6TH DISTRICT

Jefferson Shreve-R

Cynthia (Cinde) Wirth-D

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 27
Jeff Raatz-R Ron Itnyre-D

STATE REPRESENTATIVE – 33^RD DISTRICT--Stoney Creek Twp.

John (JD) Prescott-R

John E Bartlett-D

STATE REPRESENTATIVE – 54^TH DISTRICT--Henry County

Cory Criswell -R
Nan Polk-D

STATE REPRESENTATIVE – 56^TH DISTRICT-East half of Liberty Twp.

Randy Retter-R
Thomas Scott Rockwell-D

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, DISTRICT 53
Christi Brock-R CIRCUIT COUNTY CLERK
Rachel A. Parham-R

COUNTY AUDITOR
Kellie Pierce-R
COUNTY RECORDER
Miranda Madison-R
COUNTY TREASURER
Lisa R. Loveless-R
COUNTY ASSESSOR
Billy Upchurch, Jr.-R
COUNTY SHERIFF
James (Jim) Nicholson-R
David Bockover-D
COUNTY COMMISSIONER NORTHERN DISTRICT
Steve Dugger-R
COUNTY COUNCIL, DISTRICTS 1,2,3,4
Dist. 1: Clint Weaver-R
Dist. 2: Mike Regner-R
Dist. 3: Shannon Thom-R & Angela Mahaffey-D
Dist. 4: Joe Blackburn-R

Find candidate information at VOTE411. Posting date for the General Election September 30, 2026

VOTE411 Is your online guide to
Voting information
Register to vote. Find information about the candidates on your ballot. Learn about early voting options and locate polling centers.

TAKE ACTION NOW

Election Day--Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Vote Centers: Nov. 3, 2026 (6:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.)
Registered voters from every precinct may vote at ANY Vote Center.

New Castle:
American Legion, 419 New York Ave.

Grace Baptist Church, 2649 Q Ave.

Henry County Art Center, 218 S 15th St.

Whittier Lane Baptist Church, 1345 Whittier Ln.
Victory Church, 2915 S 14th St., New Castle
Mooreland: First Christian Church, Community Ministry Center, 115 N. Broad St.

New Lisbon: New Lisbon Christian Church, 6477 E Co. Rd. 500 S.

Middletown: Middletown Church of The Nazarene, (North Entrance) 698 N. 5th St.

Lewisville: The Gathering, 902 E. Main St.

Cadis: Cadiz Christian Church, 4894 W St. Rd. 38

Mt. Summit: Mount Summit Christian Church, 508 S. Walnut St.

Knightstown: Knightstown United Methodist Church, 27 S. Jefferson St.

MAKE A VOTING PLAN

Every vote is import so pre-plan and vote.

How will you vote? Absentee ballot, early in-person, or in-person on election day.
If voting early in-person, which site and which day will best accommodate?
Note dates and deadlines associated with the way in which you plan to cast your vote.

PHOTO ID REQUIREMENTS

Accepted photo identification is as follows:

State of Indiana identification with the voter’s name, photograph, and an expiration date that is current or expired after the most recent general election
U.S. government identification that meets the above criteria, like a passport
Student ID from a public institution in Indiana that meets the above criteria
Military ID (need not include an expiration date)

The Previously Incarcerated in Indiana Can register

Voting rights are restored upon release from jail or prison.
People who have been previously incarcerated should check their registration, and re-register to vote if it has been canceled.
Individuals on parole, probation, home detention, or people who are in jail awaiting trial can vote.
People who are in a community corrections program, such as work release or electronic monitoring, can vote.

Students

College students have a right to register and vote in the place they truly consider to be “home” — whether their dorm room, apartment or parents’ house.
High school students who will turn 18 by the next General or Municipal Election, may register to vote before the registration deadline even if they have not yet turned 18.

Who is Eligible to Cast an Absentee Ballot?
65 or older; Out of the county on Election Day e.g., college student, traveling, etc.; Disabled; Confined to home? For any of these reasons and more you MAY Apply for an Absentee Mail-In Ballot. Go to Indianavoters.com for the list of accepted reasons for requesting a mail-in absentee ballot.

How do you Request an Absentee Ballot?

Go to Indianavoters.com to download or complete online an application for an absentee ballot.

Or call (765) 529-9310 and request an application.

The Deadline to return an application requesting an Absentee Ballot to the Voter Registration Office in the Justice Center or submit an application online Oct 22 by 11:59 PM. for the General Election.

Returning the Mail-In Absentee Ballot.
The voter must sign the affidavit on the outside of the mail-in ballot envelope.
The signature is used to validate the genuineness of the vote. It is compared to the voter’s signature on file. Unsigned envelopes will not be counted.

Absentee ballots must be received by and at the Voter Registration Office at the Justice Center by 6 P.M. on Election Day Nov 3, 2026. The postmark on the envelope is not considered so mailed ballots must arrive by the date indicated. Absentee Ballots can be hand delivered to the Voter Registration Office at the Justice Center but the absentee ballot must be submitted by 6 P.M. A completed Absentee Ballots will not be accepted at polling locations.

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