Indiana HB1218 eliminates straight ticket voting in general and municipal elections, effective July 1, 2026.
Indiana HB1218 removes the option for voters to cast a straight party ticket in general and municipal elections. Voters must now individually select candidates for each office. The bill also repeals related statutes and modifies ballot instructions to reflect these changes. Effective July 1, 2026, straight party voting marks will not count as votes for any candidates.
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