Voting in Indiana

Are you registered to vote? Have you taken time to learn about the candidates on your ballot?

The Indiana Catholic Conference, alongside the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, urges a Faithful Citizenship approach to voting, which includes the proper formation of one's conscience and the responsibility to engage politically.

"If indeed 'the just ordering of society and of the state is a central responsibility of politics,' the Church, 'cannot and must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice." (Evangelii Gaudium, no. 183)

"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern." (Pope Francis, 9/16/13)

The earlier you decide on how you will be voting, the less stressful the voting process will be in November. Voting in Indiana will proceed as usual, and Hoosiers will be expected to vote in-person unless they qualify for absentee voting. Click the Indiana Voters Information button below to check your voter registration status, review candidates on your ballot, and more.

The bishops of the United States also publish a guide to help Catholics properly form their consciences and apply the Church’s doctrine to life as a citizen. To read this document or for more information, click the Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship button below. If you are a pastor or a parish leader, the Political Guidelines for Parishes, published in 2020 by the ICC, provides a list of supported and prohibited activities during election season and beyond.

In Indiana:

The deadline to register to vote is October 11, 2022
Voting day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022

If you need assistance from the ICC regarding voting or the Church’s positions on any issue, reach out to us at icc@archindy.org.