Dayton, Indiana Public Records

The registration deadline is 29 days before any election, and applicants must provide an Indiana driver's license number or state ID number, or if they lack either, the last four digits of their Social Security number. The county election office does offer same-day voter registration under certain circumstances. Local governance in Dayton centers on Town Council elections, with members elected to four-year terms. The town operates under Indiana's standard town government structure, meaning the five-member Town Council serves as both the legislative and executive body without a separate mayor. The most recent municipal election took place in November 2023, which means the next Dayton Town Council election is scheduled for November 2027. Candidates file for Town Council seats through the Tippecanoe County Election Board via the Voter Registration Office. Local issues may reach voters through county-wide referenda or local public questions appearing on the ballot. Residents can locate their assigned polling location by visiting www.indianavoters. gov and entering their address, or by calling the Tippecanoe County office directly. Depending on precinct assignment, Dayton voters typically cast ballots at either the Dayton Town Hall or Sheffield Community Center. Polling places open at 6:00 AM and close at 6:00 PM Eastern Time on Election Day. Indiana law requires voters to present valid photo identification issued by the state or federal government. Acceptable forms include Indiana driver's licenses, Indiana state ID cards, U.S. Passports, military IDs, or qualifying student IDs from Indiana colleges that meet specific requirements. In the November 2024 presidential election, Tippecanoe County saw approximately 62% voter turnout with roughly 72,000 total votes cast from a pool of approximately 116,000 registered voters. County-level results reflected competitive races, a pattern consistent with the area's blend of university populations and rural communities. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in Dayton and across the county will decide several significant races. Indiana will hold elections for U.S. Senate (Class III seat), all nine U.S. House seats including Indiana's 4th Congressional District which covers Tippecanoe County, Indiana Secretary of State, Indiana Auditor, Indiana Treasurer, all 50 State Senate seats in odd-numbered districts, and all 100 State House seats including District 26 which represents Dayton. County offices on the 2026 ballot include Tippecanoe County Council seats, County Assessor, County Recorder, County Surveyor, and various Sheffield Township offices. Voters should keep an eye on the Tippecanoe County Election Board website for candidate filings, sample ballots, and any local referenda that get added to the ballot. Indiana provides absentee voting by mail for voters meeting specific criteria: those 65 or older, those with disabilities, voters scheduled to work all 12 hours the polls are open, caregivers, or anyone who will be absent from the county on Election Day. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through the Indiana Voters portal, by mail, or in person at the Tippecanoe County office. The deadline to request a mailed absentee ballot is 11 days before the election. The county also offers early in-person voting at the Tippecanoe County Office Building beginning 28 days before Election Day. Public election records available in Indiana include voter registration lists (with restricted use), campaign finance reports filed with the Indiana Election Division at www. gov/sos/elections/campaign-finance, candidate filings and declarations of candidacy, precinct-level results published by the county, and official canvass reports. The Tippecanoe County Election Board posts unofficial results on election night and certifies the official count within two weeks.