Last day to register to vote in May election is here, other important dates

Batesville, In. — Today is the final day to register to vote in the 2018 May Primary Election.

Registration is available the clerk’s office in local courthouses or text “Indiana” to 28663.

Here is a look at important dates leading up to the November 2018 General Election

  • April 10, 2018: First day that a voter may vote an absentee ballot for the 2018 primary election in the office of the county election board or a satellite facility.
  • April 30, 2018: Deadline for absentee-by-mail applications to be received by the county office for the 2018 primary election.
  • May 8, 2018: Primary Election Day.
  • May 22, 2018: First day a voter may file an absentee ballot application with a county election board to vote in the November 6, 2018 general election.
  • October 10, 2018: First day that a voter may vote an absentee ballot for the 2018 general election in the office of the county election board or a satellite facility.
  • October 29, 2018: Deadline for absentee-by-mail applications to be received by the county office for the 2018 general election.
  • November 6, 2018: General Election Day.

In Indiana convicted felons can vote immediately following the completion of the prison term.