IN Sen. Chris Garten: Be Prepared When You Vote

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IN Sen. Chris Garten: Be Prepared When You Vote

The following information is provided by Indiana State Senator for District 45 Chris Garten. He is the Majority Floor Leader in the state senate. He has served Clark County and portions of Floyd Co. since 2018.

With early voting starting in Indiana and Election Day just a few weeks away, it is important Hoosiers are prepared to vote.

Indiana law requires voters show a photo identification (ID) when they cast their ballots.

The ID must:

Display your photo;
Display your name;
Display an expiration date and be current or have expired after the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election;
Be issued by the state or federal government.

If you need to update your state-issued ID, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will offer extended hours on Monday, Nov. 4, and Tuesday, Nov. 5.

You can find polling locations, see who is on your ballot and view any referendum questions online at IndianaVoters.com.

For more information on what Senate Republicans have done in recent years to ensure elections are secure and view tips on how to protect yourself from election-related scams, click here.

Public Question #1

When Hoosiers vote this year, they will see "Public Question #1" on their ballot.

This bipartisan measure would amend the Indiana Constitution to remove the State Superintendent of Public Instruction from the list of officeholders who could temporarily discharge the powers and duties of governor should the governor and lieutenant governor offices be vacant.

To learn more about Public Question #1 on this year's ballot, click here.

Senate Republicans Offering Paid Spring Internships

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in our communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly.

Senate internships are full-time positions at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis that typically begin with a mandatory orientation in late December or early January and conclude at the end of the legislative session in April 2025.

For more information and to apply, click here.