Indiana Primary 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 May 5 primary election, voters decide which candidates make it on the ballot for November’s general election.
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 Election Results
2026 Primary Election results in Indianapolis, Marion County and Indiana, as well as U.S. Congress.
Read what Indianapolis voters had to say on primary election day
‘It made me realize how much power my voice has,’ one first-time voter said.
Scenes from the polls
Michaela White puts on a sticker after voting in the primary election May 5, 2026, at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America 
People get registered to vote at the polls at the City-Council Building on May 5, 2026. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy 
Dawn Foy poses for a photo outside the Speedway Municipal Center after voting in the 2026 primary elections May 5, 2026. Credit: Enrique Saenz/Mirror Indy 
Details from the polls at the City-Council Building on May 5, 2026. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy 
Whitney Nixon casts a vote in the primary election May 5, 2026, at Chin Christian Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America 
People gather at the polls at the City-Council Building on May 5, 2026. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy 
Chapel Hill/Ben Davis resident Gerald Hopkins, 75, poses for a photo after voting in the 2026 primary election at the Krannert Park Family Center May 5, 2026. Credit: Enrique Saenz/Mirror Indy 
Eduardo Wedekind welcomes people to the polls at the Old Bethel United Methodist Church on May 5, 2026. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy 
Candace Merritt votes at IFD Station #41 on May 5, 2026, in Indianapolis. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy 
Michaela White cast a vote in the primary election May 5, 2026, at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America 
People wait to cast their ballots at IFD Station #41 on May 5, 2026, in Indianapolis. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy 
A person casts their vote at IFD Station #41 on May 5, 2026, in Indianapolis. 
West Indianapolis residents Viney and Daton Haney pose for a photo after voting at the Rhodius Park Family Center on May 5, 2026. Credit: Enrique Saenz/Mirror Indy 
Olivia Puckett casts a vote in the primary election May 5, 2026, at The Game Preserve in Indianapolis. Behind Puckett are posters for the game, “Magic: The Gathering.” Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America 
West Indianapolis resident Clark May poses for a photo after voting at the Rhodius Park Family Center on May 5, 2026. Credit: Enrique Saenz/Mirror Indy 
George France and Erick Mickelson welcome people to the polls at IFD Station #41 on May 5, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Use these buttons to find quickly find candidates and results in the races you’re watching.
Races we’re watching
New records spotlight $90K restitution fund payment to donor, nearly $500K in raises under Morales
The Secretary of State’s office defended spending, saying staff raises were based on state compensation benchmarks.
Tracking local political donations is about to get easier
Follow the money! A digital system will make tracking political donations more doable.
Indy Democrats weather test to establishment
Some insiders wonder, though, whether the results foreshadow trouble down the road for incumbents.
Indianapolis primary voter turnout tops last 4 midterms
The preliminary stats edge out the 2018 midterms during President Trump’s first term.
Indiana 7th District: André Carson wins Democratic nomination
The Associated Press has called the race with 67% of votes counted.
Lawrence, Warren incumbents trail competitors in race for trustee nomination
Where trustee, constable races stand after the count.
How we are covering the 2026 primaries
Mirror Indy reporters sent surveys for our voter guide to every candidate running to represent Marion County in a contested primary. Those are races where voters will have a choice between two or more candidates when they cast their ballots. On a case by case basis, we also interviewed candidates for separate stories based on our understanding of the needs or interests of Indy communities. We also wrote stories 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 people elected to these offices represent us at the state level. They write and vote on bills, which are drafts of possible laws.
Indiana House of Representatives
District 94
District 95
District 97
Indiana Senate
District 29
District 31
District 46
County Races
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.
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.
Marion County Sheriff
Circuit Court Clerk
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
Constable of Small Claims Court
Lawrence Township
Board of Trustees
Constable of Small Claims Court
Pike Township
Board of Trustees
Constable of Small Claims Court
Warren Township
Board of Trustees
Constable of Small Claims Court
Washington Township
Constable of Small Claims Court
Recent stories
Allissa Impink wins Senate District 46 primary
No one else is running in the November election at this point.
Kelvis Williams wins Democratic primary for Marion County sheriff
Democrat Gregory Patrick conceded around 11:10 p.m. No one else has filed to run in November.
Moorhead wins in Senate District 29 Democratic primary
Former state Sen. John Ruckelshaus was ahead in the Republican primary late Tuesday.
Rep. John Bartlett wins House District 95 primary
District 94 Rep. Cherrish Pryor and District 97 Rep. Justin Moed also won primary races in the Democratic primary election.
Marion County sheriff’s candidate accused of ‘shady tactics’
Kelvis Williams is taking heat for a campaign mailer that critics say is ‘misleading’ and ‘a last-minute trick.’
Pick up one of our election zines to learn about the primary election
Find the printed guide at nine library branches across Indianapolis with info on voter’s rights and which positions will be on the ballot.
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