2026 Indiana Election: Key Dates for Blackford County Voters

Tomorrow is Primary Election Day. Whether you are heading to the polls on May 5 — check our full voter guide for every race on the ballot or planning ahead for the general election in November, here is every important date Blackford County voters need to know for the 2026 election cycle.

Primary Election

Voter Registration: - April 6, 2026 — Voter registration deadline (closed at close of business)

Early Voting: - April 7, 2026 — First day of early voting at the circuit court clerk's office - April 25, 2026 — Circuit court clerk's office open at least 4 hours for early voting (counties under 20,000 population) - May 2, 2026 — Circuit court clerk's office open at least 4 hours for early voting (counties under 20,000 population)

Primary Election Day: - May 5, 2026 — PRIMARY ELECTION DAY. Polls open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

After the Primary: - May 15, 2026 — First day (not earlier than noon) for a candidate or party chair to file a recount or contest petition - May 19, 2026 — Voter registration opens for the general election - May 22, 2026 — Deadline (by noon) for a party chair to file a recount or contest petition

General Election

Voter Registration: - October 5, 2026 — Voter registration deadline (closes at close of business)

Early Voting: - October 6, 2026 — First day of early voting at the circuit court clerk's office - October 24, 2026 — Circuit court clerk's office open at least 4 hours for early voting - October 31, 2026 — Circuit court clerk's office open at least 4 hours for early voting

General Election Day: - November 3, 2026 — GENERAL ELECTION DAY. Polls open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

After the General Election: - November 13, 2026 — First day (not earlier than noon) for a candidate or party chair to file a recount or contest petition - November 17, 2026 — Deadline (by noon) for a candidate to file a recount or contest petition - November 20, 2026 — Deadline (by noon) for a party to file a recount or contest petition - December 1, 2026 — Voter registration opens for 2027 municipal elections

Where to Vote Early in Blackford County

Blackford County has under 20,000 residents, so the 4-hour minimum applies for Saturday early voting dates rather than the 7-hour requirement in larger counties. Early voting is available at the Blackford County Courthouse (circuit court clerk's office). A satellite early voting location is available at the Montpelier Civic Center on Saturday dates.

All times listed are Eastern Time.

Source: Indiana Secretary of State — 2026 Election Calendar