Voter registration deadline is April 8

Indiana residents who wish to vote in the May 7 primary election must be registered to vote by Monday, April 8.

Most cities and towns in Indiana will be voting for mayor, council, and city ballot questions.

Citizens can register to vote online by visiting IndianaVoters.in.gov or by submitting their applications at a local county clerk’s office.

Those eligible to vote must:

• Be a United States citizen
• Be 18 years old on the day of the next election
• Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the next general, municipal, or special election
• Not currently be imprisoned after being convicted of a crime

Voter registration will reopen after the primary election.

Those wishing to vote in the Nov. 5 general election must be registered by Oct. 7.

For more information, call the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 1-866-461-8683.