A Senate committee in Indiana has approved legislation that would cut the number of days for early, in-person voting in half. Currently, Indiana counties offer up to 28 days of early voting before Election Day, but SB 284 would reduce this to 14 days. Secretary of State Legislative Director Kegan Prentice emphasized that early voting is a trade-off between voter convenience and voter awareness, as new information about candidates and issues can emerge late in the election cycle. However, Lake County Board of Elections Director Michelle Fajman argued that early, in-person voting is a valuable tool compared to mail-in voting, which can be time-consuming to process and prone to issues like signature discrepancies.
Proponents of the bill are open to requiring more early, in-person voting locations as the measure moves forward. The discussion around this legislation comes amid efforts to improve Indiana’s civic health, with community groups pushing for increased civic engagement. As the bill progresses through the legislative process, stakeholders on both sides of the issue are closely monitoring the potential implications of reducing the number of days for early, in-person voting in the state.
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