LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While thousands of voters in Kentucky and Indiana have already voted by mail, plenty of people are choosing to vote in person, either early or on Election Day, Nov. 3.
If you're planning on going to a polling location, you will need at least one thing with you when you cast your vote, regardless of which state you live in.
What do I need to vote in Indiana?
Before you leave your house, you will need one thing for sure: A form of identification. According to the Secretary of State, in order for an ID to be accepted, it must have the following things:
- Your name
- Your picture
- An expiration date after Nov. 6, 2018
It also must be issued by the state of Indiana, the US government or an Indiana state school.
If you are a new voter and you registered to vote by mail, you will also need to bring your proof of residence. If your home address is listed on your ID, that will work. If it's not on your ID, you will need to bring a document with both your name and your address, like a bank statement, utility bill or government document.
What do I need to vote in Kentucky?
Starting in 2020, you will need a photo ID to vote in Kentucky. As long as the ID shows both your name and your picture, you should be good to go.
Most driver's licenses, military IDs, and college IDs will work. If you don't have a photo ID, you can get one for free from your local circuit clerk's office.
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