Indiana Voters Must Apply by April 23 for Mail-In Ballots

Deadline looms for 7th Congressional District primary election

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:15am

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A serene, textured oil painting depicting an Indiana voter carefully depositing a mail-in ballot into a blue USPS mailbox, the scene bathed in warm, dramatic lighting that casts long shadows across the pavement.As mail-in voting becomes more crucial, the deadline to apply for Indiana primary ballots looms large.Indianapolis Today

The deadline to submit an application for a mail-in ballot for the upcoming Indiana primary election is 11:59 p.m. on April 23. This deadline applies to the 7th Congressional District primary race, where challenger Destiny Wells is taking on incumbent André Carson.

Why it matters

Voting by mail has become an increasingly important option for Indiana residents, especially as the state continues to grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This deadline is crucial for ensuring voters have their voices heard in key primary races like the one unfolding in the 7th Congressional District.

The details

Destiny Wells, a Democrat, is challenging longtime incumbent André Carson in the 7th Congressional District primary election scheduled for May. In order to vote by mail in this race, Indiana residents must submit their ballot application by the April 23 deadline at 11:59 p.m.

  • The Indiana primary election is scheduled for May.
  • The deadline to submit a mail-in ballot application is April 23 at 11:59 p.m.

The players

Destiny Wells

A Democrat challenging incumbent André Carson in the 7th Congressional District primary election.

André Carson

The incumbent Democratic representative for Indiana's 7th Congressional District, who is being challenged by Destiny Wells in the primary.

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What’s next

Voters in Indiana's 7th Congressional District must submit their mail-in ballot applications by the April 23 deadline in order to participate in the May primary election.

The takeaway

This deadline is a crucial step for Indiana voters to ensure their voices are heard in key primary races like the one unfolding in the 7th Congressional District. With the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, mail-in voting has become an increasingly important option for residents.