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Indiana lawmakers advance bill to cut early voting from 28 to 16 days for 2026 primary, citing cost and alignment with national norms, despite concerns over reduced access and lack of public input.
Indiana lawmakers are advancing a bill to shorten the state’s early voting period from 28 to 16 days, effective for the May 5, 2026, primary, after a committee vote of 7-2.
The change, proposed by Senate Elections Committee Chair Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton), aims to reduce costs and align Indiana with the national average, though it would place the state below many others in access.
Critics, including Democratic senators and voting rights advocates, warn the move could hinder participation, especially for working families, and undermine recent gains in voter turnout, which improved from 50th to 41st nationally in 2025.
The amendment passed without public testimony, drawing criticism over lack of transparency.
The bill now moves to the full Senate, with final approval needed before the legislative session ends in late February.
Los legisladores de Indiana avanzan en un proyecto de ley para reducir la votación anticipada de 28 a 16 días para las primarias de 2026, citando el costo y la alineación con las normas nacionales, a pesar de las preocupaciones sobre el acceso reducido y la falta de participación pública.