Ferdinand, Indiana Public Records

The state requires registration 29 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by the next election, and residents of their precinct for at least 30 days. Indiana enforces one of the nation's strictest voter ID laws, requiring government-issued photo identification at the polls. The town operates under a five-member Ferdinand Town Council, with members elected to four-year terms. Council meetings occur monthly at Town Hall, 803 Main Street, where residents can access agendas and minutes. For candidate information and local ballot measures, residents should contact the Town Clerk's office at (812) 367-2280 or reach out to the Du Bois County Clerk during election seasons. The Indiana Voter Portal helps Ferdinand voters find their assigned polling place, though calling the Du Bois County Clerk's office works too. Depending on precinct boundaries, the town typically has one or two polling locations, generally at community buildings or the town hall. Indiana law treats voter registration lists as public records available for inspection and copying for legitimate purposes under IC 3-7-26.3. Campaign finance reports for local, county, and state candidates get filed with both the Indiana Election Division and the Du Bois County Clerk, remaining open for public inspection. Candidate declaration forms, petition signatures, and precinct-level results are also public records kept by the Du Bois County Clerk. This traditionally conservative county favored Republican candidates by substantial margins. While Indiana won't have a U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Ferdinand voters are published by the Indiana Election Division (https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/).S. House representatives, including the sefor Indiana's 8th Congressional District which covers Ferdinand. All 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives will be contested, including the district seat representing Ferdinand (currently District 63). Half of the Indiana Senate's 50 seats - 25 in total - will also face voters in 2026. At the Du Bois County level, residents will elect county council members and, depending on the cycle, may vote for county commissioners, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, assessor, recorder, surveyor, and coroner. Ferdinand won't have town council races in 2026 since those occur in odd-numbered years. Any local referendum questions, school board positions, or special district seats will also appear on the November ballot. Indiana provides several voting options beyond showing up on Election Day. Absentee voting by mail is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse, thanks to recent changes in state law. Voters must submit an absentee ballot application to the Du Bois County Clerk by October 22, 2026 - 12 days before the election. Applications are available at www.indianavoters. gov or through the Du Bois County Clerk's office. The state also offers early in-person voting (officially called "absentee voting in person") at the Du Bois County Clerk's office and potentially additional satellite locations. Early voting begins 28 days before the election, starting October 6, 2026, and runs through noon on November 2, 2026. Early voters must present the same photo ID required on Election Day. Military and overseas voters receive special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and can request ballots through the Federal Voting Assistance Program.