The first several ballots have been cast for the Vanderburgh County primary election on Tuesday, April 7. Residents began voting at Central Library downtown Evansville.
It’s business as usual for the county Elections Division so far. The SAVE Act is currently stalled in the US Senate. In response, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to limit mail-in voting.
But Vanderburgh County Clerk Dottie Thomas said for Vanderburgh County residents, nothing has changed regarding voting – despite that recent presidential executive order.
“As of yet, I have not received any guidance from the state to stop what we're doing or to do it any differently, only speculation from others.”
One of the Tuesday morning ballots was cast by Debra Howard. She tends to vote in all elections, primaries included – and she votes early.
“Usually the lines are a lot less, and I can get in and out quicker,” she said.
Thomas said early voting is convenient for residents and their busy lives.
EVPL Central is currently the only early voting center in the county. This will expand to four additional library branches from April 27 to May 4.
“And they'll be open for a week up through Election Day,” Thomas said. “And then we have two Saturdays. The last two Saturdays before the May 5 primary as well, they'll be open as well.”
She does not expect high turnout for a midterm election.
Voter registration closed April sixth. The primary election is May 5th. Indiana voters do need to present an ID at the polls.
Learn more about early voting here
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