The times the polls open and close are written into state law, in Indiana it's 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. That's been the case since at least 1890.

Indiana's early voting turnout this year is well ahead of the last two midterm elections.

Council Vice President Zach Adamson says this is the first time such an offer has been made in the city.

The campaign uses television, radio, and print ads to urge people to register to vote by the Oct. 9 deadline.

A 2017 law required Lake County to develop a plan to consolidate voting precincts with fewer than 600 active voters.

Indiana election officers have directed poll workers not to allow anyone into voting stations with clothing sporting the phrase "Make America Great Again," a slogan popularized by Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

An opinion issued by Attorney General Hill's office says a person ceases to be a resident if they die - and the state Constitution requires residency to vote.

The change is intended tol increase access to voting and make the process easier for residents.

The 2017 Indiana Civic Health Index found Hoosiers are participating in the local government and communities more, but falling behind in showing up to vote.

The Marion County Clerk's Office blames the slowdown on the "inefficiencies" of having a central location where absentee ballots are counted.