Amendment in Election House Bill Would Shorten Early Voting Period in Indiana
Indiana Senate committee approved a 16-day early voting period for the May primary, cutting 12 days and impacting about 300,000 early ballots from 2024, critics say it may reduce voter access.
- On Monday, the Indiana Senate Elections Committee advanced a last-minute amendment to HB 1359 that would shorten in-person early voting without public testimony.
- Supporters argued the shorter early voting period will save money, describing it as a 'compromise' and referencing last year's 14-day proposal.
- Sen. J.D. Ford noted about 300,000 early ballots in 2024 and around 90,000 voters in 2022 used the days proposed for elimination, affecting the May primary.
- Opponents argued this move could lead to longer lines and strain county election offices, calling it a 'sneak attack on early voting.'
- Looking to the 2026 cycle, the full Indiana Senate could vote this week on an amendment to shorten early voting, raising concerns about low turnout.
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Amendment to Election Bill Would Shorten State's Early Voting Period
Source: KimWellsMedia / kimwellsmedia STATEHOUSE — An amendment to an election bill from the Indiana House would reduce the number of days for Indiana’s early voting period. House Bill 1359, authored by State Representative Timothy Wesco (R-Osceola), primarily addresses when local election officials may scan early-voting ballots. On Monday, the Indiana Senate Elections Committee approved an amendment to the bill proposed by Republican Senators t…
Amendment in election house bill would shorten early voting period in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS -- Lawmakers are considering a bill that would reduce the early voting window ahead of the May primary. The original language in House Bill 1359, which was authored by State Representative Timothy Wesco (R-Osceola), centered on rules for when local election officials can scan early voting ballots. However, the Indiana Senate Elections Committee approved [...]
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