Greenfield, Indiana Public Records

New registrants must provide an Indiana driver's license or state identification number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with proof of Hancock County residency. Same-day voter registration is not available in Indiana. As an incorporated city, Greenfield holds municipal elections for Mayor and City Council positions. The Greenfield Common Council comprises seven members serving in district and at-large seats. Municipal elections occur in the fall of odd-numbered years, meaning the next mayoral and council races will take place in November 2027, with primary elections in May 2027 if contests arise. Candidates file their declarations with the Hancock County Election Board, and campaign finance reports can be reviewed through the Indiana Election Division. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by entering their address at indianavoters.in.gov. The county operates approximately 20 polling locations on Election Day, with most city residents casting ballots at sites like the Hancock County Fairgrounds, Greenfield Central Schools, or various churches and community centers. Early voting begins 28 days before each election at the Hancock County Government Center, with extended hours during the final week. During the November 2024 general election, Hancock County reported turnout of approximately 72% among registered voters, reflecting strong civic participation in this suburban Indianapolis county that typically leans Republican in statewide contests. The November 3, 2026 general election will present several significant races for local voters. While Indiana's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Todd Young won't appear until 2028, voters will elect all nine U.S. House members including the representative for Indiana's 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Hancock County. All 100 Indiana House of Representatives seats and half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats will be contested, including state legislative districts covering the area. County-level offices on the 2026 ballot include Hancock County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Recorder, County Assessor, County Treasurer, County Surveyor, and one County Commissioner seat, all carrying four-year terms. Absentee ballots can be requested by completing an application at indianavoters.in.gov or through the Hancock County Clerk's office. Applications are due by 11:59 PM the day before the election for regular absentee voting, though mailed ballots require earlier action—applications must be submitted 12 days before Election Day to receive a ballot by mail. Indiana offers in-person absentee voting, commonly called early voting, without requiring voters to provide an excuse. Public election records in Indiana include voter registration lists, which candidates and political parties can purchase, along with campaign finance disclosures from candidates and PACs searchable at in.gov/sos/elections. Precinct-level election results are published by both the Hancock County Clerk and Secretary of State, and candidate filing information is publicly available. Following certification, Hancock County posts detailed election results at hancockcounty.in.gov, showing vote totals by precinct and candidate.