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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The amendment passed without public testimony, drawing criticism over lack of transparency. flag The bill now moves to the full Senate, with final approval needed before the legislative session ends in late February.

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