Ora, Indiana Public Records

The registration deadline is 29 days before any election, and new registrants must provide an Indiana driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Indiana law requires voters to present valid photo identification at the polls. As an unincorporated community, Ora has no municipal elections for mayor or town council since no city government exists. Residents instead vote in Starke County elections for county offices including County Commissioners, County Council, Sheriff, Clerk, Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Surveyor, and Coroner. These positions are contested during general elections held in November of even-numbered years, with most county offices following four-year terms. Indiana state legislative elections also affect local voters, who elect representatives to the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate based on their legislative district boundaries. Residents can find their assigned polling location by visiting www.indianavoters. gov and entering their name and date of birth, or by contacting the Starke County Election Board. Polling places are assigned based on precinct boundaries, with Ora typically voting at a designated location serving the northeastern portion of Starke County. Indiana polls are open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time on Election Day. Early voting is available at the Starke County Clerk's Office beginning 28 days before an election. Under Indiana public records law, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though use is restricted to election related purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees are maintained by the Indiana Election Division and county election boards, searchable online at www.indianacampaignfinance.com. Precinct-level election results are public records posted by the County Election Board after certification, showing vote totals by candidate and ballot question. Indiana does not have a U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Ora voters are published by the Indiana Election Division (https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/). However, all Indiana House of Representatives seats will be contested, with residents participating in their assigned congressional district race. Indiana House and Senate legislative seats will be contested based on district boundaries. Starke County offices including some commissioners and other constitutional offices may appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Residents should check with the County Election Board for a complete list of races as candidate filing progresses in 2026. Indiana offers absentee voting by mail for voters who meet specific criteria including being 65 or older, having a disability, being scheduled to work all 12 hours polls are open, being a caregiver, being confined due to illness or injury, being a serious sex offender, or being absent from the county on Election Day. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the County Election Board by 11:59 PM Eastern Time 11 days before Election Day. Voters can apply online through www.indianavoters. gov or by submitting a paper application to the Starke County Clerk's Office. Completed ballots must be received by noon on Election Day.