Today, Governor Eric Holcomb announced big news: Due to COVID-19 concerns, the primary election will be moved to June 2, 2020. Keeping Hoosiers...
Breaking: Gov. Holcomb Announces Primary Moved to June 2
Today, Governor Eric Holcomb announced big news: Due to COVID-19 concerns, the primary election will be moved from May 5 to June 2, 2020.
Keeping Hoosiers safe is a top priority for Governor Holcomb, and by delaying our primary, we'll properly balance the safety of county employees, poll workers, and voters with Hoosiers' right to elect their citizens in a free and open election.
This wasn't a step taken lightly -- and it's all centered around making sure Hoosiers can still exercise their right to vote during this coronavirus pandemic. It was a joint decision made by Governor Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer and the Indiana Democrats.
A few additional fast facts about the Primary Day change:
Any registered voter will be able to vote via an absentee mail-in ballot.
The window for requesting an absentee ballot will remain open through 12 day out from the new primary election date.
Medical professionals will be eligible members of traveling boards to allow nursing home and hospital patients to vote.
Family members will be allowed to deliver absentee ballots.
We know these are difficult times for our fellow Hoosiers across the state, and we thank you for your work -- both in big ways, and in small ways. Together, we'll look out for each other and get through this marathon.
