Early/Absentee Voting

In-Office Early Voting
Located in the Voter Registration/Election Office at the Whitley County Courthouse, 101 W Van Buren St, Room 18, Columbia City.  Photo I.D. is required.  You do not need a reason to vote in person.
 
Early Voting Hours for the 2024 General Election 

Tuesday, October 8 to Friday, November 1 (weekdays) - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(Closed October 14th for Columbus Day)

Saturdays, October 26 & November 2 - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Monday, November 4 (LAST DAY) - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Voting Absentee by Mail or Traveling Board
If you would like to vote by mail or traveling board in the upcoming General Election, you will need to print one of the applications below and return to our office by Thursday, October 24, 2024 (mail) or Friday, November 1, 2024 (traveling board).  You can return the forms by mail, in-person, via fax at 260-248-3137 or email at [email protected]. You can request an application be sent to you by calling the Voter Registration Office at 260-248-3164. 
 
OR you can request to vote by mail online at www.indianavoters.com
Follow these steps:
Choose button "Apply Online/Get Forms" under “Vote by Mail or Traveling Board” on home page
Choose “Visit My Voter Portal”
Enter your information 
"Click Here To Proceed To Your Portal" (brown button)
On right hand side of screen, choose "VOTE BY MAIL" button
Answer questions and follow to directions to submit your application.
ABSENTEE VOTING FORMS
ABS-MAIL for 2024 General Election