Wayne County, Indiana 2026 Election Guide
Explore below to learn about registering to vote, when and where to vote, candidates in contested races, election news articles and additional resources.
About the 2026 primary election
The 2026 primary election in Wayne County, Indiana takes place on May 5, 2026.
It is a county-wide election where voters will select representatives to various county government bodies as well as state and national elected roles.
Elected officials provide leadership and oversight of government functions that affect the daily lives of residents. From making decisions about responsible uses of taxpayer dollars to responding to citizen concerns, the people elected or reelected in the fall could shape key aspects of the community for years.
Registering to vote
Hoosiers can register to vote, update their address or check their registration at indianavoters.com or at the voter registration office in their courthouse. The deadline to register for the primary is April 6, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.
For more information, call 765-973-9304 or visit the courthouse at 301 E. Main St., Richmond.
Voters need to have a driver’s license or Indiana-issued photo ID card or federal-issued ID such as a veterans’ ID with photo or a passport. To secure an ID for voting, contact a Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch. Voters may receive a confirmation postcard in the mail, but presenting that card is not required at vote centers.
A 17-year-old may register and vote in the primary if they’ll turn 18 by the November election.
Election coverage and articles
When and where to vote
Early voting
Beginning April 7, in-person absentee (early) voting is available at the Wayne County Courthouse, with weekday hours and two Saturdays (April 25 and May 2).
From April 27–May 1: Additional early voting sites open in Cambridge City, Hagerstown and Richmond from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the First Bank Kuhlman Center will also be open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. two Saturdays (April 25 and May 2).
May 4 at noon is the deadline for confined voters or their caregivers to request traveling board ballot delivery.
Election Day
May 5 is Primary Election Day, with polls open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. at eight locations countywide.
Candidates in Contested Races
Check back soon for more information about candidates in contested races.
Additional Resources
- IndianaVoters.com – check your voter registration
- Read our election letter to the editor policy for 2026
- Wayne County Clerk’s Office
- WCTV Whitewater Community Television
If you still have questions:
- Call the Wayne County voter registration office at 765-973-9304
- Call the Indiana Election Division at 800-622-4941
- Contact the Western Wayne News