Voters head to the polls for Indiana Primary Election Day

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

Today is Primary Election Day in Indiana, and polls across Marshall County are officially open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

When heading to the polls, residents are reminded that Indiana law requires a valid photo ID to vote in person. If a voter does not have proper identification or encounters an issue with their registration, they may cast a provisional ballot and verify their eligibility at a later date. Additionally, because this is a primary election, voters will be required to declare a party preference—either Democratic or Republican—before receiving their ballot.

The 2026 primary is a crucial step in the election cycle, as it decides the party nominees for a wide range of offices. On the ballot are all nine of Indiana's U.S. House seats, numerous State House and Senate seats, and statewide offices such as Secretary of State. Locally, voters will select nominees for county sheriff, judges, county council, county commissioner, assessor, township trustees, advisory board members, and party convention delegates.

Marshall County utilizes a "vote center" system, which provides maximum flexibility for residents. Registered voters are not restricted to a specific precinct and can cast their ballot at any of the county's voting locations—whether it's on their way to work, school, or heading home.

Marshall County Vote Center Locations:

Argos: The Galley on West (at the fairgrounds)
Bourbon: Matchette Center (805 North Harris Street)
Bremen: St. Isidore Hall (803 Bike Street)
Culver: School Administration Building (700 School Street)
LaPaz: LaPaz Fire Station (South Michigan Street)
Tippecanoe: Community Center (State Road 331)
Tyner: Community Building (4836 French Street)
Plymouth (Four Options):
- The Columbus Club / Knights of Columbus (901 East Jefferson Street)
- The Life Enrichment Center and Council on Aging (1305 West Harrison Street)
- Pretty Lake Church Fellowship Hall (8985 State Road 17)
- Marshall County REMC Building (11299 12 Road and U.S. 31)