Many people have questions concerning the upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6 a.m.--6 p.m.
The best source for local information is the Washington County Elections and Voter Services Office. The office is located at the Washington County Justice Center, 801 South Jackson Street, Salem. It is at the end of the main hallway, past the clerk's office.
The staff at the Elections and Voter Services Office is busy at this time preparing for the upcoming election and providing information to the public.
Currently the office is accommodating those who desire in-person early voting, which began Oct. 8. The staff is also servicing those interested in applications for Absentee Ballots. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is midnight Oct. 24.
Voter registration ended at midnight on Oct. 7.
A SalemLeader.com reader submitted a question asking if there is a map that outlines the boundaries of each precinct. There is no such map at this time.
Washington County Clerk of Courts Stephanie Rockey stated that precinct boundaries changed in 2022. It is possible that one house on a street may be in one precinct and the house across the street may be in another precinct.
The best way to cut through the confusion is to contact the Elections and Voter Services Office in person or by calling 812-883-5748 ext. 1128.
The staff mentioned that one thing to help reduce confusion is that everyone who lives within the Salem City Limits (Salem I, II, III & IV) will vote at the National Guard Armory, 1100 North Shelby Street, Salem.
Everyone who lives in Washington Township (Washington I, III & IV) will vote at the 4-H Building at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 118 North Fair Street, Salem.
Another place to find information includes the "Voter Portal" on IN.gov-- https://indianavoters.in.gov/
This government website offers plenty of information and forms to download on topics including registering to vote, checking voting status, vote by mail or traveling abroad, voter locations and election security.
The use of Epollbooks at polling locations also makes it easy to search for information.
All types of voter information are also included on SalemLeader.com in the "Election Information" section. This section can be accessed by doing a search or hovering on the main Government navigation button on the website. "Election Information" will appear in a sub-menu under the Government heading.
Current Total of Registered Indiana Voters: 4,832,985.