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Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, public radio station WFYI has published a voter guide outlining what people need to know about casting a ballot, covering registration deadlines, voting methods and key election dates. With all House seats and many state offices up for grabs, practical voting information is drawing attention as the election cycle approaches.

Voter registration closes on October 5 ahead of the upcoming election, and officials are urging residents to check their status and register before the deadline. Public media outlet WFYI is reminding voters not to wait, as unregistered citizens will be unable to cast ballots on election day if they miss the cutoff.

Hamilton County is set to introduce vote centers, a move that changes how residents cast ballots in elections. Under the vote center model, voters can use any designated location in the county on election day rather than being tied to a single assigned precinct. The change, reported by Indianapolis public radio station WFYI, is intended to make voting more convenient for residents across the county.