Local College Student Makes History as First-Ever Special Olympics Indiana Unified Partner of the Year

Posted on Author WKVI

CULVER, INDIANA — Special Olympics Indiana Marshall-Starke County is proud to announce that Hayden Lute has made history as the first-ever recipient of the Special Olympics Indiana Unified Partner of the Year Award, receiving the statewide honor at the recent Special Olympics Indiana State Conference held in Carmel, Indiana.

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Indiana voter eligibility reminders

Posted on Author Becca Shepherd

With Election Day approaching, here are some reminders about who is eligible to vote in Indiana.

A citizen is eligible to vote in Indiana if all of these requirements are met:

  • You must be both a U.S. citizen and a resident of Indiana
  • You must be at least 18 years of age on or before Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
  • You must not be currently in prison after being convicted of a crime
  • You must have lived in the precinct where you vote for at least 30 days prior to the election
  • You must be registered to vote

According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, there may be some misconceptions about people who are not allowed to vote. The ACLU states that the following people can vote in Indiana if the above conditions are met:

  • Those who have been previously incarcerated
  • Those who are transgender
  • Those who are in college
  • Those who have a disability
  • Those who are recently naturalized citizens
  • Those who are unhoused

In the state of Indiana, voters must present a photo ID in order to vote. In accordance with state law, your ID must

  • Display your photo
  • Display your name, and the name must reasonably conform to your voter registration record (an identical match is not required)
  • Display an expiration date and must be either current, or expired sometime after the date of the last General Election (November 5th, 2024)
  • Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government.

In most cases, an Indiana driver’s license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID, or U.S. Passport is sufficient ID for voting.

Due to changes this year in state law, IDs from state colleges and universities will no longer be accepted.

Those who are unable or unwilling to present an ID that meets those requirements may still cast what is called a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you have until noon 10 days after the election to follow up with your county’s election board and either provide necessary documentation, or confirm one of the law’s exemptions applies to you.

Exemptions may apply for those who cannot afford an ID, those with a religious objection to being photographed, and those who live in state-licensed facilities that serve as their precinct polling place.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 and polls will be open from 6am to 6pm local time.

Voting information can be found online at indianavoters.in.gov