Vernon, Indiana Public Records

The state requires registration no later than 29 days before any election. Indiana law mandates a government-issued photo ID for in-person voting, acceptable forms include an Indiana driver's license, Indiana state ID card, U.S. Passport, or military ID with photo, name, and expiration date. The town operates under a town council form of government, with municipal elections for Vernon Town Council positions typically held in the fall of odd-numbered years. County voters also participate in elections for Sheriff, Commissioners, Council members, Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Surveyor, and Coroner on varying cycles. Residents can find their assigned polling place through the Indiana Voter Portal at https://indianavoters. gov by entering their name and date of birth or address. Indiana makes various election records publicly accessible, including voter registration lists available for purchase by qualified requesters under Indiana Code 3-7-26-4, campaign finance reports through the Indiana Election Division at https://campaignfinance. Indiana voters can request an absentee ballot by mail by submitting an application to the Clerk by mail, in person, or online through the Indiana Voter Portal. Applications must be received no later than 12 days before the election (11:59 pm on the twelfth day before). The state allows any registered voter to vote absentee by mail for any reason. Absentee ballots must be received by the Jennings County election office by noon on Election Day to be counted. Early in-person voting is also available at the Clerk's office during a designated period before each election, typically beginning 29 days before and ending at noon the day before Election Day.