WHERE TO VOTE
Voters have multiple options for casting their ballots. Whether you prefer to vote early, in person, by mail, or on Election Day, it is important to know your options and plan ahead to ensure your voice is heard.
KNOW YOUR
BALLOT
Indiana voters will see two statewide constitutional questions on the November ballot. Voters who live within Culver Community Schools Corporation will also see the local Culver Community Schools Corporation Operating Referendum question.
PUBLIC QUESTION #1
State Constitutional Question
PUBLIC QUESTION #2
State Constitutional Question
PUBLIC QUESTION #3
CULVER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CORPORATION OPERATING REFERENDUMÂ
VOTE YES ON QUESTION #3
Only registered voters residing within the Culver Community Schools Corporation district will see the referendum on their ballot.
LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION OFFICE (RM A205)
2293 Main St (Foyer Area), Crown Point
Oct 6, 2026 - Noon Nov 2, 2026
Monday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM–7:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Special Hours:
Saturday, October 24 & October 31: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday, November 2: 8:30 AM–Noon
ST JOHN TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
9157 Wicker Ave, St. John
Oct 6, 2026 through noon Nov 2, 2026
Monday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
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Special Hours:
Saturday, October 24 & October 31: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Monday, November 2: 9:00 AM–Noon
All early voting locations closed on Monday, October 12 for the federal holiday.
WINFIELD GOVERNMENT COMPLEX
10645 Randolph St, Winfield
Oct 6, 2026 through noon Nov 2, 2026
Monday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
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Special Hours:
Saturday, October 24 & October 31: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Monday, November 2: 9:00 AM–Noon
BEGINS: October 6
ENDS: November 2
EARLY VOTING
Lake County voters may cast their ballot at any early voting location in the county. All voting machines are programmed with precinct-specific ballots, so you can vote early wherever it’s most convenient.
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If you live within the Culver Community Schools Corporation boundaries, you are eligible to vote on the referendum question. Only registered voters residing within the Culver Community Schools Corporation district will see the referendum on their ballot.
CARRIE GOSCH BUILDING
4001 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago
GARY PUBLIC LIBRARY - MAIN
220 W 5th Ave, Gary
HAMMOND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
232 Russell St, Hammond
HOBART MARIA REINER CENTER
705 E 4th St, Hobart
LOWELL TOWN HALL
501 E Main St, Lowell
MUNSTER TOWN HALL
1005 Ridge Rd, Munster
SCHERERVILLE TOWN HALL
10 E Joliet St, Schererville
WICKER PARK BREEZEWAY
2215 Ridge Road, Highland
OTHER EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
ALL LOCATIONS:
Oct 6, 2026 through noon Nov 2, 2026
Monday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Special Hours:
Saturday, October 24 & October 31: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Monday, November 2: 9:00 AM–Noon
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All early voting locations closed on Monday, October 12 for the federal holiday.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Thursday, October 22, 2026
11:59 PM
COMPLETED BALLOT DEADLINE
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
6:00 PM
ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL
The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration is currently accepting absentee-by-mail applications.
Completed absentee-by-mail ballots must be received by election officials by the deadline. A postmark by Election Day is not sufficient.
ELECTION DAY VOTING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
You must vote at your assigned polling place
on Election Day.
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UNSURE WHERE YOU VOTE?
1. Visit IndianaVoters.com
Select "Find Your Polling Place"
Enter your full legal name, birthdate, and country of residence.Â
IMPORTANT: Enter your name exactly as it appears on your voter registration
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Once located, you can view your polling place, voter information, and ballot information.Â
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WHAT TO EXPECT AND BRING WITH YOU
Indiana law requires residents to present a government-issued photo identification before casting a ballot at the polls on Election Day.
Your photo identification must meet all of the following four criteria to be acceptable for voting purposes:
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1. Display your photo
2. Display your name, and the name must conform to your voter registration record
3. Display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election; AND
4. Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government.