Early voting continues; Final day scheduled for May 4

Early voting for the upcoming primary election is progressing successfully, with strong participation from voters across the county. Election officials remind residents that early voting will conclude on Monday, May 4, 2026, at noon.

“We’ve had a very successful early voting period so far and remain fully prepared to assist voters as they come in to cast their ballots,” said Dubois County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock.

Kippenbrock reported that as of the end of Tuesday, 2,668 voters had voted in person and 112 ballots had been returned by mail. She estimated they were on target to average about 25 percent voter turnout for the 2026 primary.

In the 2024 primary, 7,354 registered voters turned out, or 24.64 percent of the 29,843 registered voters then.

Additional weekday early voting opportunities will be available at the 35th Street Fire Station, which will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 29, April 30, and May 1.

Voters will also have an opportunity to cast their ballots on the second Saturday of early voting, May 2, with five convenient locations open:

• Courthouse Annex (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• 35th Street Fire Station (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• YMCA, Ferdinand (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Birdseye Fire Station (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Huntingburg Event Center (7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

The final day of early voting, Monday, May 4, will be held at a single location, Courthouse Annex, from8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Officials encourage voters to take advantage of early voting options to avoid potential lines on Election Day.

Voters are reminded that, in a primary election, they must select either a Republican or Democratic ballot when checking in. A valid photo ID is required to vote.

For more information on early voting locations, hours, and requirements, please contact www.indianavoters.com or Dubois County Clerk at 812-481-7035.