Wait, Wait... Where's My Sample Ballot?

Finding your sample ballot shouldn't be this complicated. But here we are, in Indiana, navigating government websites, precinct numbers, and township lists just to see what's on the ballot. This would be a good place to plug, Indiana need a new fresh voice in the Secretary of State Office, but we digress. HamCo Dems are breaking down this process for you, step by step, so you can find your precinct location your sample ballot, and head to the polls knowing exactly what you expect.

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Ever walked in the voting booth and spotted a name or race you weren't expecting? Your sample ballot can help you avoid that surprise!

A sample ballot shows the candidates, offices, and public questions you expect to see when you vote. And the best part? You can look it over before heading to the polls.

Here's how to find yours is three easy steps.

Step 1: Find Your Precinct

First, head to Indianavoters.com and open your Voter Portal.

You'll be asked to enter:

• Your first and last name

• Your date of birth

• Your county of registration

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Once you're in, you'll find important voting information, including your precinct name, voting location, and voter registration details.

Make a note of your precinct and township. You'll need them for the step.

Step 2: Find Your Sample Ballot

Now head to the Hamilton County 2026 General Election Sample Ballots page.

Sample ballots are organized by township and precinct. See below from

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Find your township, then select the precinct number that matches the information from your Voter Portal.

And there is is! Your sample ballot.

Step 3: Print It, Read It, and Meet Your Candidates!

Now that you've found your ballot, take a few minutes to get familiar with what's on it.

Look through the candidates, research the offices they're running for, and read the public questions. We did a little explainer on the School Referendums here:

• Carmel Clay Schools

• Hamilton Southeastern

• Noblesville Schools

• Westfield Washington Schools

• Sheridan Community Schools

And our judge candidate Emily Angel Shaw did a wonderful breakdown of the first 2 public questions as well as a video about the judge retention questions. Check it out here.

A little preparation goes a long way!

Whether you're voting early or on Election Day, knowing what's going on your ballot helps you walk into the voting booth informed and ready.

Let us know if we can help answer any questions and get to the polls before November 3rd. See you there!