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Voting in Indiana
Indiana requires that you apply to register to vote at least 29 days before the election. You are qualified to vote in Indian if you are a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on or before election day, and a resident in your precinct for at least 29 days before the election in which you will be voting. You must also present a photo I.D. before casting a ballot. For specific questions about registration or voting, contact the Elections Division of the Secretary of State or the elections office in your county:
Indiana Elections Division
317-232-6531
www.in.gov/sos/elections
Indiana Voter Registration by County
Jasper County
219-866-4929
www.jaspercountyin.gov
Lake County
219-755-3795
www.lakecountyin.org
LaPorte County, IN
219-325-5572
https://laporteco.in.gov/residents/elections/
Porter County
Democrat 219-465-3484
Republican 219-465-4386
www.porterco.org
Voting in Illinois
Newcomers to Illinois are eligible for voter registration if they will be at least 18 years of age by election day, are a U.S. citizen, and have been resident of the precinct at least 30 days. You may register year-round except during the 27-day period prior to an election or two days after the election. Registration is available in a wide variety of locations including Motor Vehicle branches. You will need two forms of identification, one with your current address. If you register by mail, you must vote in person the first time you vote. For more information or answers to specific questions, contact:
Illinois State Board of Elections
217-782-4141
www.elections.il.gov
Illinois Voter Registration by County
Cook County
312-443-5500
www.cookcountyil.gov
Kankakee County
815-937-2990
www.kankakeecountyclerk.com
Will County
815-740-4620
www.thewillcountyclerk.com
Voting In Michigan
To be eligible to vote in Michigan, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age on or before the next scheduled election, and a resident of Michigan for at least 30 days prior to the election. The last day to register before an election occurs at 5 PM on the 30th day preceding the election. You do not have to re-register unless you have moved and/or changed your name.
Further information and registration are available at any Secretary of State branch office; county clerk’s office; city, township, or village office; and assistant clerks for voter registration. For answers to specific questions or more detailed election information, contact the nearest Secretary of State Branch Office. (Telephone numbers and addresses of branch offices can be found in the Transportation section of this area guide.)
Michigan Voter Registration by County
Berrien County
269-983-7111
www.berriencounty.org/156/Elections
Political Party Headquarters
Democratic Party of Illinois
217-546-7404
https://laporteco.in.gov/residents/elections/
Illinois Republican Party
312-201-9000
https://illinois.gop
Indiana Democratic Party
317-231-7100
800-223-3387
www.indems.org
Indiana Republican Party
317-635-7561
http://indiana.gop//
Michigan Democratic Party
517-371-5410
https://michigandems.com
Michigan Republican Party
517-487-5413
www.migop.org
League of Women Voters
As a nonpartisan political organization, the League of Women Voters encourages citizens to remain informed and active in our government. This nationwide organization furnishes information about candidates, issues and voting procedures.
Indiana League of Women Voters
www.lwvin.org
Illinois League of Women Voters
312-939-5935
www.lwvil.org
Michigan League of Women Voters
517-484-5383
www.lwvmi.org
