PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

Primary Election Day is a time for Indiana people to come together and vote for their leaders. Indiana holds its primary elections every even year. The primary elections require voters to indicate and nominate a preference for their candidate in the upcoming by-election, local election, or general election. During the primaries in Indiana, voters are asked by the clerks at the polling station to say their preferred political party. Voters then indicate their candidates of choice who will be on the ballot paper in the general election.

When is Primary Election Day?

Primary Election Day is held on the first Tuesday after May’s first Monday. The holiday is observed after every two years.

Is Primary Election Day a public holiday?

In Indiana, Primary Election Day is a state holiday. While several states observe election day as a state holiday, Indiana and West Virginia are the only states that recognize Primary Elections as a legal paid holiday.

What is open or closed on Primary Election Day?

Being a state holiday, state offices, schools, and most businesses remain closed. The federal offices and some government offices may, however, be opened. Public transport is also affected, and the schedules tend to run on a holiday timetable.

Things to do on Primary Election Day

Primary Election Day is a time to exercise your democratic rights and vote for your preferred candidates. Wake up early since the queues can get long within no time. Usually, the polling stations will be open by 6 am and close at 6 pm. Once done casting your vote, you can volunteer at the poll station by helping those who may need your assistance.

Remember to encourage your loved ones to follow suit and vote. It is easy for them to be ignorant and adamant. Make it your responsibility to encourage and inform them of how important their vote is.

As a responsible citizen, be on the lookout to ensure that everything at the polling stations goes on. There are likely to be irregularities, technical hitches of the machines, and other small issues that are likely to arise. You can make a call to the respective authorities if need be.