Hemlock, Indiana Public Records

The deadline falls 29 days before any election. To qualify, voters must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 by the next election, and residents of their precinct for 30 days minimum. State law requires voter ID at the polls. Acceptable identification includes a valid Indiana driver's license, Indiana state ID card, U.S. Passport, or military ID. The photo ID must display the voter's name matching their registration, include a photograph, show an expiration date (or for passports, have been issued within two years), and be issued by either Indiana or the federal government. As an unincorporated community, Hemlock has no municipal elections for mayor or town council. Instead, residents participate in county, state, and federal contests. Howard County holds elections for County Council positions across seven districts, three at-large County Commissioners, and constitutional officers including Sheriff, Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Assessor, Coroner, and Surveyor. Terms range from two to four years depending on the office. Voters can locate their assigned polling place using the lookup tool at indianavoters. gov or by calling the Elections Office. Center Township precincts serving the area typically vote at local community centers or schools. Howard County reported approximately 32,000 registered voters in the November 2024 presidential election, with turnout reaching roughly 64% - consistent with statewide participation. Precinct-level results are published on the County Elections website following certification. Indiana has no U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Hemlock voters are published by the Indiana Election Division (https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/).S. House seats - this community votes in District 2 - along with all 100 Indiana House seats (Hemlock is in District 28) and 25 of 50 State Senate seats in even-numbered districts. All Howard County elected offices face voters, including Sheriff and County Council positions, plus various Center Township offices such as Trustee, Board members, and Assessor. School board races for Taylor Community School Corporation and Eastern Howard School Corporation may also appear. Candidate filing begins in January 2026, with information available through the Howard County Clerk's office. Indiana offers multiple absentee voting options. Voters can request a ballot by mail by submitting an application to the Howard County Elections Office - forms are available at indianavoters. gov - with a deadline of 12 days before the election. In-person early voting begins 28 days before Election Day at the Howard County Clerk's office, with extended hours during the final week. No excuse is required for early voting. Public election records in Indiana include voter registration lists available for purchase for lawful purposes, campaign finance reports filed with the Indiana Election Division and County Election Board, candidate declarations and petitions, precinct-level results, and absentee voter lists. These can be accessed through the Howard County Clerk's office or the Indiana Secretary of State's website at www. gov/sos/elections. Poll books and individual voter history are maintained but subject to privacy restrictions under Indiana Code 3-7-26.3.