Articles tagged as: voting access
December 28, 2020
Shadow Redistricting Commission Could Have Short- And Long-Term Impact
Voter advocacy organizations are creating a "shadow" redistricting commission -- an independent group to provide the public with what they say is a fairer alternative than the new legislative district maps lawmakers will create in the 2021 session.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2020
Hoosiers Who Are Blind Sue Indiana Over 'Discriminatory' Vote-By-Mail System
A group of Hoosiers who are blind say Indiana's vote-by-mail system doesn't allow them to vote privately and independently at home. And they're suing the state over it.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2020
EXPLAINER: Long Lines To Vote On Election Day Aren't Unusual
Long voting lines on Election Day aren't unusual or necessarily a sign of that something nefarious is afoot.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2020
Free Transportation Available On Election Day
Indianapolis Cultural Trial will provide free access to Pacers Bikeshare on Election day. IndyGo will also offer free services throughout the day.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2020
Election Board OKs Lucas Oil Early Voting
The Marion County Election Board voted unanimously to open Lucas Oil Stadium for early voting this weekend.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2020
Hoosiers Voters Can't Ask State Courts To Keep Polls Open Longer If Problems Arise
A federal appeals court upheld a 2019 Indiana law that only allows a county election board to file such a lawsuit.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2020
US Court Backs Indiana's Limits On Voting Time Extensions
A federal appeals court has upheld a law unique to Indiana that prohibits voters from asking county judges to extend voting hours beyond the state's 6 p.m. closing time because of Election Day troubles.
Read MoreJune 2, 2020
Election Day: Long Lines, Absentee Issues And Passionate Voters
Long, socially distanced lines were seen at Marion Countys 22 polling locations on Election Day. Numerous changes were introduced to the voting experience Tuesday because of COVID-19.
Read MoreJune 1, 2020
Voters Can't Be Barred From Polling Place For Not Following COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
The Indiana Election Division sent guidance to county election officials on polling place safety issues.
Read MoreJune 1, 2020
Primary Election Day In Marion County Will Look Different This Year
Election Day will look a lot different in Marion County this year. There are concerns about the record number of mail-in ballots, a lack of resources and limited in person voting locations.
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