Election Information
Attorneys General Todd Rokita and Brenna Bird co-lead 19-state effort to protectelections from fraudulent, foreign and other illegal interference.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are co-leading a 19-stateletter to ActBlue officials seeking information on whether ActBlue has appropriate safeguards in place to combat improper donation activity, including, among other things, the practice of “smurfing” — a type of money laundering in which large donations are broken up in a way that disguises who the money comes from so that donor can skirt contribution limits.
“Hoosiers deserve to know that the powerful interests funding political campaigns are operating ethically and legally,” Attorney General Rokita said. “They deserve the assurance that elections are being conducted with fairness and integrity rather than rigged in ways that dilute and undermine their own individual votes.”
Recent reporting suggests that individuals identified on Federal Election Commission filings as having made donations through ActBlue (and other affiliated entities) may not have actually madethose donations.
ActBlue, one of the largest fundraising platforms for election-related donations, has processed billions of dollars in campaign contributions this election cycle.
To ensure confidence in elections, citizens deserve transparency and assurance that political donations — particularly in such large volumes — are being solicited, made and processed consistent with campaign finance, consumer protection and other state and federal laws.
With November 5 rapidly approaching, it is crucial to plan on going out to vote. However, in order to do so, you have to know your voting location. Below is a list of all precincts in Washington county along with their respective voting locations.
The Washington County Clerk’s Office reminds voters that polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and to have their identification with them upon arriving at the election polling site. If you have any questions or are unsure of your voting precinct, contact the Washington County Clerk’s Office at (812) 883-5748 ext. 1128 or
SALEM I, II, III, & IV
Salem Armory
1100 N. Shelby St., Salem
WASHINGTON I, III, & IV
Fairgrounds 4H-Building
118 N. Fair St., Salem
BROWN/VERNON
Community Building
125 S. Sycamore St., Campbellsburg
FRANKLIN
Franklin Township Firehouse
7047 E. SR-160, Salem
GIBSON
Gibson Township Firehouse
571 N. SR-39, Little York
HOWARD
Howard Township Firehouse
5279 S. Beck’s Mill Rd., Salem
JACKSON
Jackson Township Firehouse
4330 E. Martinsburg Fire Rd., Pekin
JEFFERSON/MONROE
Monroe Township Firehouse
8382 N. Lick Skillet Rd., Vallonia
MADISON
Livonia Firehouse
383 E. Main St., Campbellsburg
PIERCE/POLK
Pekin Park Community Building
340 S. Park St., Pekin
POSEY
Fellowship Baptist Mission Center
9271 W. US-150, Hardinsburg
In the midst of the election season, Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that his office has offered guidance to religious leaders and churches in Indiana about how they can legally participate in activities available to all Americans.
“Since its founding, churches have played a vital and indispensable role in our nation’s political and civic life,” Attorney General Rokita said. “There is no federal law that precludes religious leaders from speaking about voter education in a non-partisan way or for the organizations they lead to host or conduct related activities.”
In the guidance letter, Attorney General Rokita states that churches are protected by the First Amendment in various ways and are not shut out from participating in the electoral process. Non-partisan voter education and registration efforts, inviting candidates to speak before their congregations, and taking a stand on public policy issues that matter to the church and its members are all activities they can engage in without losing its tax-exempt status.
However, Attorney General Rokita also states that nonprofits, including churches, must not participate or intervene in any particular political campaign, which includes publishing or distributing statements on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
“Religious leaders can and should consider playing a role in contributing to our democratic process,” Attorney General Rokita said. “It’s the rock on which our Republic is built. I want to make sure they understand what kinds of election-related conduct is and isn’t legal, so they can lead with confidence and so churches as a whole can be more effective for the communities they serve.
Attorney General Rokita’s office oversees consumer complaints against nonprofits and entities across the state. Hoosiers can file consumer complaints here if they believe a nonprofit organization is violating state law.
A copy of the guidance can be viewed here.
Stephanie K. Rockey, Washington County Clerk of Courts and Wash. Co. Election Administrator, recently issued the following information pertaining to this year's upcoming election.
The following are important dates and deadlines for the 2024 General Election:
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