Indiana General Election 2026
Happy Election Day! Polls are now closed in Indianapolis. Watch this page for election results as the votes are counted and winners are announced.
In Indiana’s Nov. 3 general election, voters decide which candidates will represent them in offices at the local, state and national level.
Polls closed at 6 p.m. As a reminder, if you’re in line to vote at 6 p.m., stay in line.
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2026 General Election Results
2026 election results in Indianapolis, Marion County and Indiana, as well as U.S. Congress.
Mirror Indy’s live blog: Read what Marion County voters had to say on midterm Election Day 2026
We talked to voters in neighborhoods across Indianapolis to learn their stories and reasons for showing up at the polls.
Scenes from the polls
A voter casts her ballot Nov. 3, 2026 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Cara Penquite/Mirror Indy 
Voters wait in line to vote Nov. 3, 2026 at IUI library. Credit: Cara Penquite/Mirror Indy 
IMPD officer Kelly Chappell (right) votes Nov. 3, 2026, at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
A voter submits their ballot after voting early Nov. 2, 2026, at the City-County Building. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Poll workers Nancy Taylor (right) and Rosemary Turentine, talk while working Nov. 3, 2026, at IUI library. Turentine, 73, has been a poll worker since she was 28. Credit: Cara Penquite/Mirror Indy 
Roland McLain, 55, of the northeast side, votes Nov. 3, 2026, at the Indianapolis Public Schools administration building. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Poll worker Niya Guynn (left) smiles as first-time voter Tiyana Dees, 18, submits her ballot on Nov. 3, 2026, at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Poll workers help voters sign and seal their ballots after voting early Nov. 2, 2026, at the City-County Building. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
People vote on Nov. 3, 2026, at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
A poll worker gives a resident their ballot on Nov. 3, 2026, at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Poll workers usher people in to vote early Nov. 2, 2026, at the City-County Building. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
A poll worker checks a voter’s identification card Nov. 2, 2026, at the City-County Building. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Janielle Franklin leaves after voting Nov. 3, 2026, at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Credit: Cara Penquite/Mirror Indy 
Maria Adam votes Nov. 3, 2026 at IUI library. Credit: Cara Penquite/Mirror Indy 
Beverly Jenkins (left) checks people in to vote on Nov. 3, 2026, at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Residents line up to vote in the 2026 General Election on Nov. 3, 2026, at the Indianapolis Public Schools administration building. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Garrett Warner, 35, poses for a photo Nov. 3, 2026, at the Indianapolis City-County Building. Credit: Bilqis Yarbro/Indy Documenters/Mirror Indy 
A voter casts their ballot on Nov. 3, 2026, at the Indianapolis Public Schools administration building. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Yesenia Maldonado holds her “I voted” sticker Nov. 3, 2026, at Holliday Nature Park Center. Credit: Mesgana Waiss/Mirror Indy 
Jonathan Mason, 42, poses for a photo Nov. 3, 2026, at the City-County Building. Credit: Bilqis Yarbro/Indy Documenters/Mirror Indy 
People vote in the 2026 General Election on Nov. 3, 2026, at RecycleForce. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Rajah Tarleton (right) works as a poll inspector Nov. 3, 2026, at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Chaczea Wilson, 53, stands outside after voting Nov. 3, 2026, at Lawrence United Methodist Church. Credit: Darian Benson/Mirror Indy 
Poll worker Scott Mills (right) helps a resident vote in the 2026 General Election on Nov. 3, 2026, at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy 
Kamerin Malone, left, waits in line with her friend Tanya Delcid Nov. 3, 2026 at IUI library. Credit: Cara Penquite/Mirror Indy 
People vote on Nov. 3, 2026, at Old Bethel United Methodist Church. Credit: Jenna Watson/Mirror Indy
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How we are covering the 2026 General Election
Mirror Indy reporters sent surveys for our voter guide to every candidate running to represent Marion County in a contested race. Those are races where voters will have a choice between two or more candidates when they cast their ballots. We also sent surveys to judges who are on the ballot for retention. On a case by case basis, we interviewed candidates, voters and other members of the community for separate stories and social media posts based on our understanding of the needs or interests of Indy communities. We also wrote stories and social media posts focused on essential information for how to cast a ballot.
National Races
The people elected to these offices represent us at the federal level, advocating for the people in their district. Their duties include drafting and passing federal laws.
U.S. House
6th District
7th District
State Races
The Indiana Secretary of State oversees elections, grants new businesses their
charters and maintains state records.
The Indiana Treasurer manages the state’s finances and assets. They invest public funds and distribute tax dollars to state and local governments and organizations.
The Indiana Comptroller pays the state’s bills, pays state employees and creates an annual financial report for the state. They distribute county, city, town and school tax dollars.
Indiana senators and representatives represent us at the state level. They write and vote on bills, which are drafts of possible laws.
Indiana Secretary of State
Indiana Comptroller
Indiana Treasurer
Indiana Senate
District 29
District 31
Indiana House of Representatives
District 86
District 88
District 89
District 90
District 91
District 93
District 97
County Races
The clerk collects money related to court cases and serves as the record keeper for the Circuit Court. They also serve as the secretary for the Marion County Election Board.
The prosecutor oversees an office that handles charging decisions in criminal cases.
The sheriff is law enforcement for Indianapolis and Marion County. Their offie oversees the jail, serves criminal warrants, protects county government buildings and maintains the sex offender registry.
Circuit Court Clerk
Prosecutor
Marion County Sheriff
Judge Retention
Marion County Superior Court judges oversee criminal cases, lawsuits, and custody, marital and probate matters.
Judges on the Indiana Court of Appeals issue rulings on legal questions related to cases that were decided in lower courts.
The Indiana Tax Court judge oversees legal cases related to Indiana tax laws.
Marion County Superior Court
Indiana Court of Appeals
Indiana Tax Court
Township Races
Trustees run assistance programs to help residents with rent, utilities and more needs. They manage township-owned property and create the annual township budget.
Constables are responsible for security in courts and serving official court orders to residents. Constables can make arrests and “keep the peace.” They can hire deputies to help carry out their duties.
Center Township
Constable of Small Claims Court
Decatur Township
Trustee
Franklin Township
Trustee
Perry Township
Trustee
Constable of Small Claims Court
Judge
Washington Township
Trustee
Wayne Township
Board of Trustees
Schools
School board members represent students, parents and taxpayers living in a school district. They hire and fire superintendents. They also approve district budgets and school curricula.
In Marion County, five school districts are pursuing a school tax referendum this year. Each school district can decide whether or not to pursue the tax increase to fund things like transportation to school, raises for teachers and other operational expenses. The actual amount taxpayers pay varies based on the value of their home or property — something called assessed value. Referendum rates are calculated based on every $100 of this assessed value.
Beech Grove Schools
School board candidates
Referendum
Beech Grove is marketing its tax referendum as a “replacement” referendum. That means the district already has a tax referendum in place and wants to continue collecting taxes at roughly the same amount for the next eight years.
- Last referendum asked: June 2020.
- How did the vote go? 61% voted yes.
- How much did taxes change? The district asked for 55 cents per $100 of assessed value.
- How long would a new referendum last? Eight years.
- Would taxes increase? Beech Grove is seeking 57 cents this time.
- How much money would this bring to schools? About $4.4 million a year.
- What will it be used for? School bus transportation, facilities upkeep and school safety.
- Learn more about Beech Grove’s referendum and how your tax bill might change here.
Decatur Township Schools
School board candidates
Referendum
Decatur Township is calling its tax referendum a “reduce and replace” referendum. District leaders are asking for a tax referendum rate this year that is lower than the current one. That means if the referendum passes, taxpayers could still pay less in coming years than they do today.
- Last referendum asked: May 2019.
- How did the vote go? 66% voted yes.
- How much did taxes change? The district asked for 28.9 cents per $100 of assessed value.
- How long would a new referendum last? Eight years.
- Would taxes increase? Decatur Township is seeking 26.9 cents this time.
- How much money would this bring to schools? $9 million a year at a maximum.
- What will it be used for? School bus transportation, utilities, school safety and building maintenance.
- Learn more about Decatur Township’s referendum and how your tax bill might change here.
Franklin Township Schools
School board candidates
Indianapolis Public Schools
School board candidates
Referendum
A recent change in state law created the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation and gave the group the authority to seek a tax referendum on behalf of Indianapolis Public Schools and nearby charter schools. IPS previously had this responsibility and has shared its tax referendum funds with charter schools in its network. This year, the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation is asking for an increase to the rate taxpayers are paying into the current IPS referendum.
- Last referendum asked*: November 2018.
- How did the vote go? 72% voted yes.
- How much did taxes change? 19.6 cents per $100 of assessed value.
- How long would a new referendum last? Four years.
- Would taxes increase? The corporation is seeking 37.2 cents this year.
- How much money would this bring? No more than $95 million a year.
- What will it be used for? Staff retention, professional development and academic programming, especially benefiting English language learners and students with disabilities.
- Learn more about the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation referendum and how your tax bill might change here.
- *IPS asked for a different type of tax referendum in 2023 to fund construction projects. That referendum passed with 59% approval.
Lawrence Township Schools
School board candidates
Perry Township Schools
School board candidates
Pike Township Schools
School board candidates
Warren Township Schools
School board candidates
Washington Township Schools
School board candidates
Referendum
Washington Township wants to “renew” its current referendum. That means the district is asking to continue its tax referendum at its current rate. If the referendum passes, taxpayers would see little change to what they currently pay.
- Last referendum asked: June 2020
- How did the vote go? 64% voted yes.
- How much did taxes change? The district asked for 25 cents per $100 of assessed value.
- How long would a new referendum last? Eight years.
- Would taxes increase? Washington Township is seeking 25 cents this time.
- How much money would this bring to schools? $24 million a year at a maximum
- What will it be used for? Recruiting and retaining teachers, school safety and operational costs.
- Learn more about Washington Township’s referendum and how your tax bill might change here.
Wayne Township Schools
School board candidates
Referendum
Wayne Township is asking for a higher referendum rate. The district has previously passed two tax referendums. One in May 2015 and another in May 2019. Those two referendums stacked for several years, meaning taxpayers paid a rate of 70 cents per $100 assessed value. When the 2015 referendum ended, taxpayers only paid 35 cents per $100 assessed value. Now, the district is seeking to move its referendum tax rate back to 70 cents.
- Last referendum asked: May 2019
- How did the vote go? 63% voted yes.
- How much did taxes change? 35 cents per $100 of assessed value.
- How long would a new referendum last? Eight years.
- Would taxes increase? Wayne Township is seeking no more than 70 cents this time.
- How much money would this bring to schools? Up to $41 million a year.
- What will it be used for? Recruiting and retaining teachers, school safety and operational costs.
- Learn more about Wayne Township’s referendum and how your tax bill might change here.
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