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 2026 Primary Election will be held in April 2026.
Voting Absentee by Mail or Traveling Board
If you would like to vote by mail or traveling board in the upcoming Election, 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
Contact Us
Jessica Hockemeyer,
Voter Registration/Election Supervisor
Voter Registration/Election Supervisor
- Business: (260) 248-3164
- Business Fax:
(260) 248-3137 - Staff Directory
- Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
Closed daily from
12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch