New Trenton, Indiana Public Records

Residents of New Trenton can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Registration Portal at https://indianavoters. gov. Applicants need their Indiana driver's license or state ID number, the last four digits of their Social Security number, and date of birth. The online system runs around the clock, though registrations must be submitted at least 29 days before an election to qualify for that vote. Indiana residents may also register by mail or in person at the Franklin County Clerk's office, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, or designated voter registration agencies. Same-day registration isn't available in Indiana, the 29-day deadline is firm. Because New Trenton is an unincorporated community, there are no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents participate in Franklin County elections for county offices: County Commissioners, County Council members, Sheriff, Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Assessor, Surveyor, and Coroner. Voters from the area find their assigned polling place using the Indiana Voter Portal at https://indianavoters. gov. After entering a name and date of birth or address, voters see their registration status, assigned precinct, polling location, and sample ballot. The Franklin County Election Board establishes precinct boundaries that determine polling place assignments. Indiana polls open at 6:00 a.m. And close at 6:00 p.m. Local time on Election Day. Voters must bring acceptable photo ID issued by Indiana or the U.S. Government showing their name and photo; the ID must be current or have expired after the date of the last general election. Public election records in Indiana include voter registration lists (available from county clerks with certain personal information redacted), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (available through the Indiana Election Division), candidate declarations and petitions, precinct-level election results, and absentee ballot statistics. These records can be requested from the Franklin County Clerk or accessed through the Indiana Secretary of State's website. Franklin County reported The county has historically leaned Republican in federal and state elections, though local races often prove competitive. However, one of Indiana's House seats representing the county will appear on the ballot.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for New voters are published by the Indiana Election Division (https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/). Local voters will elect state representatives and potentially a state senator depending on the district cycle. County offices including some of the constitutional officers mentioned above will also be decided, as the county follows Indiana's statutory election schedule. Voters should consult the Franklin County Clerk or the sample ballot available through the Indiana Voter Portal closer to the election date for a complete list of races. Indiana voters can request absentee ballots by mail or in person from the Franklin County Clerk's office. Applications are available at https://indianavoters. gov or by contacting the Clerk directly. The application deadline is 11 days before Election Day for mail delivery or the day before Election Day for in-person pickup. Indiana offers absentee voting for reasons including being age 65 or older, having a disability, being scheduled to work during poll hours, being a caregiver, being confined due to illness or injury, being a member of the military or public safety officer, being a voter with a religious discipline preventing voting in person, or being prevented from voting due to jury service or election work. Voters may also vote absentee in person at the Franklin County Clerk's office beginning 28 days before the election through noon the day before Election Day.