Roachdale, Indiana Public Records

Residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voters portal at indianavoters. gov, which handles new registrations, address updates, and party affiliation changes. Indiana law requires voters to register at least 29 days before an election. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by the next election, Indiana residents for at least 30 days, and not currently imprisoned for a criminal conviction. A valid Indiana driver's license or state ID number is required for online registration. The state does not have automatic voter registration; eligible citizens must take action to register. The town holds municipal elections for the Town Council, with members elected to four-year terms. This community operates under a town council form of government without a mayor; council members select a president from among themselves. Municipal elections occur along with Indiana's municipal election cycle, held in odd-numbered years (2023, 2025, 2027, etc.) on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. Information about local candidates and ballot measures can be obtained from the Putnam County Clerk's office or local news sources. Voters can find their assigned polling place using the Indiana Voters portal at indianavoters. gov by entering their name and date of birth or address. The system displays the polling location address, hours (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Election Day), and sample ballot information. Residents typically vote at a polling place within town or a nearby precinct, often at the Roachdale Town Hall or community center. Under Indiana public records law, certain election records are publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are available from the Putnam County Clerk for a fee and may be used for election related purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees are filed with the Indiana Election Division and accessible at www. gov/sos/elections. Candidate filing information, including Declaration of Candidacy forms and petition signatures, are public records available through the Putnam County Clerk. Precinct-level election results are posted by the Clerk following certification and maintained as permanent public records. Indiana will hold elections for all U.S. House seats (Indiana has nine congressional districts; Roachdale is in District 4 or 8 depending on redistricting). State-level races will include elections for Indiana Secretary of State, State Auditor, and State Treasurer, all four-year terms expiring in 2026. At the Putnam County level, voters will elect the County Auditor, County Recorder, and County Surveyor, along with several County Council seats. Residents may also vote on town council positions if a municipal special election is scheduled to coincide with the general election. Indiana offers absentee voting by mail for voters who meet specific criteria. Eligible reasons include being absent from the county on Election Day, having a disability, being at least 65 years old, having official election duties, being confined due to illness or injury, being prevented by religious belief, working as a precinct election officer, or being a member of the military. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Putnam County Clerk's office by 11:59 PM eleven days before Election Day. Applications can be submitted online through indianavoters. gov, by mail, or in person. Indiana also offers early in-person voting at designated locations in Putnam County, typically beginning 28 days before Election Day at the Putnam County Clerk's office in Greencastle. Specific early voting dates and locations are posted on the Putnam County Clerk's website prior to each election.