Alamo, Indiana Public Records

The division of responsibilities means county deputies oversee the countryside while city departments manage their respective municipalities, creating a layered approach to protecting residents throughout Montgomery County.

The deadline falls 29 days before any election. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, being at least 18 by the next election, 30 days of residency in the precinct, no current imprisonment for criminal conviction, and a valid Indiana driver's license or state ID number for online registration. As an unincorporated area, Alamo holds no municipal elections for mayor or town council since no local government exists. Residents do participate fully in county, state, and federal contests including races for Montgomery County Council, County Commissioners, Sheriff, Clerk, Assessor, Recorder, Treasurer, and other county offices. State legislative elections determine representation in the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate, with district boundaries redrawn by the legislature following each decennial census. Voters can pinpoint their specific polling place through the Indiana Voter Portal at indianavoters. gov, which shows polling location addresses, hours, and sample ballots when users log in with name and date of birth. Indiana law makes extensive election information publicly accessible through county clerks. Voter registration lists showing names and addresses - though not birthdates or driver's license numbers - are public records available for purchase. Campaign finance reports for county, state, and federal candidates flow through the Indiana Campaign Finance Database maintained by the Indiana Election Division. Candidate filings and declarations become public records held by the Montgomery County Clerk for local offices and by the Indiana Secretary of State for state positions. Precinct-level results are published by the Montgomery County Clerk after certification, typically within days of each election. In the November 2024 general election, Montgomery County recorded approximately 13,500 total votes cast in the presidential race, representing roughly 60 percent turnout of registered voters, with outcomes reflecting Montgomery County's historically Republican lean in statewide and federal contests. The November 3, 2026 general election will present several significant races for voters here. Indiana's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Todd Young will not be contested in 2026 - that comes in 2028 - but Indiana will hold elections for all nine U.S. House seats including the district representing Montgomery County. At the state level, Indiana does not hold gubernatorial elections in 2026, with the next scheduled for 2024, but all 100 Indiana House of Representatives seats and half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats will be on the ballot. County voters will also decide several county offices in 2026, as Indiana holds county elections for Sheriff, Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, and County Council seats on a four-year cycle. Specific local ballot measures, school board positions, or township offices may also appear depending on local filings. Absentee voting in Indiana is available by mail or in-person at the Montgomery County Clerk's office. To vote absentee by mail, voters must submit an application to the Montgomery County Clerk no later than 11 days before the election; applications are available at indianavoters. gov. Valid excuses for absentee voting include being 65 or older, having a disability, being scheduled to work all 12 hours polls are open, being a member of the military, being a serious sex offender, or being a caregiver. In-person absentee voting at the Clerk's office begins 28 days before the election and continues through noon the day before Election Day.