Brownsburg, Indiana Public Records

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gov, a system requiring a valid Indiana driver's license or state ID card. The registration deadline falls 29 days before any election. First-time voters who register by mail may need to show identification when casting their ballot. Indiana law requires all in-person voters to present government-issued photo ID, acceptable forms include Indiana driver's licenses, state ID cards, U.S. Passports, military IDs, and certain other government-issued photo identification. The town operates under a council form of government. Five council members serve Brownsburg, four elected from districts and one at-large. Municipal elections occur in odd-numbered years, with the next scheduled for November 2027. Council members elect a president from among themselves, and this president works alongside an appointed Town Manager who oversees daily operations. For the November 3, 2026 ballot, residents won't see municipal offices since those aren't contested in even-numbered years. All nine of Indiana's U.S. House seats will be up for grabs, including the district covering this community. Indiana's U.S. Senate Class I seat isn't on the ballot in 2026, having last been contested in 2024. Statewide offices like Governor are elected during presidential years - last in 2024, next in 2028. At the Hendricks County level, voters will elect County Commissioners, County Council members, and potentially other constitutional officers depending on term schedules. State legislative races will also appear, as all 100 State House seats face voters every two years while half the State Senate turns over each cycle. Residents can locate their polling place through the Indiana Voter Portal at indianavoters. gov by entering their address. The portal also displays sample ballots and registration status. Hendricks County operates numerous Election Day sites throughout the town at schools, churches, and community centers. Indiana's absentee voting system serves voters who meet specific criteria: those 65 or older, individuals with disabilities, voters whose work schedules conflict with poll hours, those working all 12 hours polls are open, military members, public safety officers, serious sex offenders, and those prevented from voting due to religious observance. Absentee ballot applications must reach the Hendricks County Clerk by 11:59 PM the day before the election, though mailed ballots require earlier deadlines. Early in-person voting runs for 28 days before election day at the Hendricks County Clerk's office and satellite locations. Election records are public in Indiana. The voter registration list is accessible through the Indiana Voter Registration System, though certain personal details remain restricted. Campaign finance reports for candidates and PACs are filed with the Indiana Election Division and available at www. gov/sos/elections. Candidates for local office file declarations with the Hendricks County Clerk, creating public records. Precinct-level results are published and archived after each election. In November 2024, Hendricks County saw roughly 75% turnout among registered voters, typical for presidential election years. The county has leaned Republican in recent statewide and federal contests, though local races can be competitive. For November 3, 2026, voters should expect to decide U.S. House representation, Indiana State Senate and House seats, Hendricks County offices including County Commissioners and County Council, and potentially school board positions and referendum questions on school funding or other local matters.