How to Vote in Monroe County

Voting in Monroe County elections is one of the most important civic duties we have as American citizens. It is also our right, and we should use it to place people into office who will serve the public.

There's a lot that goes into voting, and it can be daunting for first-time voters and seasoned voters alike. I've overseen many elections during my time in the Monroe County Clerk's office, so here are all the resources you need to vote at your local polling place this coming election.

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Register to Vote

Call 1-866-IN-1-VOTE or visit the Indiana Voter Portal to check your voter registration. For more info, see the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission's Voter's Guide to Federal Elections, which is available in 20 different languages.

You must be registered with your local voter registration office to vote. You can register in the following ways:

Online

IndianaVoters is the official website where you can register to vote. You must provide your Indiana driver's license number or Indiana BMV-issued photo ID number.

Mail

Download, print, and mail one of the registration forms below. You must provide your Indiana driver's license number or Indiana BMV-issued photo ID number. If you do not have either of those, you can instead use the last digits of your Social Security Number

Only one of these forms is required, not both.

In-Person

You can register to vote at the Voter Registration Office, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), or the FSSA Office (Food Stamp Office).

ID is not required, but you must know either your driver's license number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. You may also get a paper voter registration application (VRG-7) to submit later.

Bloomington locations where you can register to vote:

  • Voter Registration Office at 501 N. Morton St. Suite 203c, Bloomington, IN 47404
  • BMV at 1531 S. Curry Pike Suite 500, Bloomington IN 47403

Important Dates

Below are the dates for voter registration, absentee voting, and the primary election.

More information and other important dates can be found on the Monroe County Voters Election Calendar (PDF).

How to Cast a Ballot

Prepare to vote by reviewing the sample ballot. A 2026 sample ballot will be available soon. A final list of polling locations will be available soon.

Early voting will be available at 501 N. Morton St. Suite 101, Bloomington, IN 47404.

Finding Your Precinct

Use the Monroe County Voter Information Map to find your voting location anywhere in Monroe County. If you live in the city, check your address on MyBloomington to find your precinct.

Absentee Voting

If you need to cast an absentee vote, including early in-person voting, visit Monroe County Government Voter Information to find out how.

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