A voter casts her ballot Nov. 3, 2026, at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church on the west side of Indianapolis.
Two people sit outside of Indianapolis Fire Station 18 on the west side on Election Day.
People leave Old Bethel United Methodist Church on the east side just after sun rise on Election Day.
Poll workers Nancy Taylor (right) and Rosemary Turentine talk while working the voting center at IU Indianapolis library. Turentine, 73, has been a poll worker since she was 28.
Residents line up to vote at the Indianapolis Public Schools administration building downtown.
Students and other voters weave through bookshelves while waiting in line to vote at IU Indianapolis library.
Frankie Visser, an east sider, votes inside the RecycleForce warehouse.
Poll worker Niya Guynn (left) smiles as first-time voter Tiyana Dees, 18, submits her ballot at Old Bethel United Methodist Church on the east side. “It felt good,” Dees said. “I’ve been waiting.”
Supporters of Kelvis Williams line up to walk to the stage during the Indiana Democratic Party midterm election night watch party at the Hilton Indianapolis Victory Ballroom.
A dog named Coco wears a shirt in support of André Carson during the Indiana Democratic watch party.
Brigitte Battle (left) hugs Talmeena Owens during the Indiana Democratic watch party. The two met through their jobs as nurses and came to support Kelvis Williams, since they also met his wife through their work.
Bishop Donald Golder, a friend of Kelvis Williams, poses for a picture with Williams and his supporters after he gave a celebratory speech.
People cheer during the Indiana Democratic Party midterm election night watch party.
Beau Bayh, Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, celebrates and claims victory during the watch party.
Reyn Croghan (right), a fundraiser for Rep. Carey Hamilton, cheers during the Indiana Democratic watch party.
An attendee watches televised election coverage during the Indiana Republican Party’s election night watch party at the InterContinental Indianapolis.
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