PRESS RELEASE from the Elkhart County Clerk’s Office: Elkhart County Election Board Begins Mailing Early Voting Ballots For The 2022 May Primary

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Goshen, IN – On March 11, 2022, the Elkhart County Election Board began mailing ballots to Elkhart County registered voters who have requested an early voting ballot by mail.

The deadline for a voter to submit an early voting by mail application is Thursday, April 21, 2022.

The deadline for the Election Board to receive the voter’s voted ballot is 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

An application for an early voting ballot by mail can be requested by contacting the Election Board at (574) 535-6469. We will ask for some information and mail the application to the voter for them to complete and return.

Early voting by mail applications can also be submitted through the online voter portal at www.indianavoters.in.gov. A voter will need to have their Indiana Driver’s License or State ID number or the last 4 digits of their social security number.

A reason is required for a voter to vote early by mail. They are as follows:

Expecting to be out of town on Election Day;
Expecting to be confined on Election Day due to illness or injury;
Expecting to be caring for a confined person on Election Day;
If a person is a voter with disabilities;
If a voter is at least 65 years of age;
If a voter will have official election duties outside their voting precinct;
If a voter is scheduled to work the entire 12 hours the polls are open on Election Day;
If a voter is unable to vote on Election Day due to observance of a religious discipline or religious holiday the entire 12 hours the polls are open;
If a voter is a member of the military or is a public safety officer.

Voters may also vote early in-person starting Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The Election Board will have various locations open during the week and the two weekends before Election Day. Just remember, early in-person voters are required to present photo ID, just like on Election Day. The dates, times, and locations for early voting in person are as follows:

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 thru Friday, April 8, 2022 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen

Monday, April 11, 2022 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 thru Thursday, April 14, 2022 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen

Friday, April 15, 2022 – Closed – Observance of Good Friday Monday, April 18, 2022 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 thru Friday, April 22, 2022 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen

Saturday, April 23, 2022 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen
Middlebury Church of the Brethren – 507 Bristol Ave., Middlebury
Nappanee First Brethren Church – 1600 North Main St., Nappanee

Monday, April 25, 2022 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 thru Friday, April 29, 2022 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen

Saturday, April 30, 2022 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen
Middlebury Church of the Brethren – 507 Bristol Ave., Middlebury
Nappanee First Brethren Church – 1600 North Main St., Nappanee

Monday, May 2, 2022 – 8 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Elkhart County Health Department – Lincoln Center – 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
First Presbyterian Church – North 5th Street off City Parking Lot E, Goshen

Voters can view the candidates that will be on their ballot by providing basic information at https://indianavoters.in.gov/ or https://clerk.elkhartcounty.com/en/candidates/about-candidates/list-candidates/

The Election Board can also mail a sample ballot to a voter upon request. Please call (574) 535-6469 during office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.)

All Hoosier voters are strongly encouraged to make sure their voter registration information is accurate and up to date, ensuring their voice will be heard on Election Day. Questions may be directed to the Elkhart County Voter Registration Office at 535-6775, 535-6774, the County Clerk’s Office at 535-6469, or the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 866-IN-1-VOTE.

The Elkhart County Election Board would also like to remind all currently registered Elkhart County voters to be looking for post-card reminders regarding the voter registration deadline, absentee voting options, and vote center locations for voting on Election Day.

Remember, the Elkhart County Election Board is always available to assist voters. Please contact us if you have questions about registering to vote, voting early, or voting at one of our Vote Centers on Election Day.