Brazil, Indiana Public Records

Registration must be completed 29 days before any election. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship, being at least 18 years old on or before the next election, and residency in one's precinct for at least 30 days. Municipal elections in Brazil happen during odd-numbered years, with mayoral races occurring every four years. The next mayoral election is scheduled for November 2027, with primary elections typically held in May of that year. The Brazil Common Council consists of elected members who represent districts throughout the city. Information about local candidates, sample ballots, and city issues becomes available through the Clay County Clerk's election pages or the City of Brazil website as election dates approach. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by visiting www.indianavoters.in.gov and using the Voter Information Portal, which requires entering a name and date of birth to display registration status, polling location, sample ballot, and district information. Indiana makes several categories of election records available to the public. Voter registration lists, with some personal information redacted, can be purchased for legitimate purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and committees are accessible through the Indiana Campaign Finance Database at https://campaignfinance.in.gov. Candidate filings and declarations are public records available at the Clay County Clerk's office, and precinct-level election results are published by the county after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Clay County reported approximately 58% voter turnout, with about 7,100 votes cast out of approximately 12,200 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, voters in Brazil and Clay County will face several important races. Indiana will hold elections for all U.S. House seats, including the 8th Congressional District which encompasses Clay County. All 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives and 25 of the 50 Indiana Senate seats will appear on the ballot, including the local state legislative districts. County-level offices up for election in 2026 include Clay County Sheriff, Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Assessor, Surveyor, Coroner, and County Council seats, all on four-year cycles. Indiana voters can request absentee ballots either by mail or in-person at the Clay County Clerk's office. The absentee ballot application is available at www.indianavoters.in.gov or directly from the Clay County Clerk. Indiana requires specific excuses for absentee voting, including being 65 or older, having a disability, being scheduled to work all hours the polls are open, being absent from the county on election day, or serving as an election worker. Voted absentee ballots must be received by the Clay County Clerk by noon on election day to be counted.