INDIANAPOLIS — When Indiana residents vote in person for November’s general election, they may see a new sign from the Indiana Secretary of State’s office reminding voters of “key voter requirements to maintain the integrity of Indiana’s elections.”
The office of Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced on Monday that new “Vote Here” signage will be placed at polling locations throughout the state. The sign states “Vote Here. Only U.S. Citizens can vote in Indiana. Photo ID required.”
According to a news release from the office, the signs will be displayed in both English and Spanish to make sure that “everyone has a clear understanding of the eligibility requirements.” The office said that this particular initiative “aims to increase voter awareness and compliance with state voting laws.”
“Protecting the integrity of our elections is paramount,” Morales said in the release. “These signs are a simple, straightforward reminder of the laws that keep our elections safe and secure. Our election process is the strongest when we uphold the law, and these reminders help to ensure that only eligible citizens participate in our elections.”
This comes after Morales, along with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, asked earlier this month for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to verify the citizenship of more than 550,000 Indiana voters before the election.
According to previous reports, two are seeking the verification of 585,774 individuals who reportedly fall under the following categories:
- Registered Indiana voters who registered without providing a driver’s license number or social security numberRegistered Indiana voters located overseasRegistered Indiana voters who registered to vote without providing a driver’s license number.
The release said that county clerks throughout the state of Indiana have been notified of the new signage. For more information on where you can vote early in Marion County, click here.
