Cardinals Vote! is a partnership between the Center for Economic & Civic Learning (CECL), the Office of Student Life, and the Office of Community Engagement at Ball State. The idea is simple: provide clear, nonpartisan voter information so every Ball State Cardinal can participate confidently in our democracy.
Ball State is one of only 93 campuses nationwide to receive the Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for our comprehensive democratic engagement strategy. Cardinals Vote!, connects students with accurate information, and tools for civic participation.
The 2026 Indiana Primary Election is Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
The voter registration deadline is April 6, 2026 (29 days before the election).
If you plan to vote in Indiana, the next 30 days matter.
Key 2026 Indiana Dates
- April 6, 2026 – Voter Registration Deadline (Primary)
- April 7, 2026 – Early In-Person Voting Begins
- May 5, 2026 – Primary Election Day (Polls open 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
- October 5, 2026 – Voter Registration Deadline (General)
- November 3, 2026 – General Election Day
To Registert:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be at least 18 years old on or before the next general election
- Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the election
- Not currently be incarcerated for a criminal conviction
- Have your 10-digit Indiana driver’s license number, or Social Security number
Research consistently shows that college students who make a specific voting plan are significantly more likely to follow through. Small steps, confirming your registration, choosing when you will vote, and putting it on your calendar, increase turnout.
For questions, partnerships, or ideas:
Contact the Center for Economic & Civic Learning