On Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb announced that due to COVID-19 concerns, the primary election will be moved from May 5 to June 2, 2020.
Keeping Hoosiers safe is a top priority for Governor Holcomb, and by delaying our primary, we’ll properly balance the safety of county employees, poll workers, and voters with Hoosiers’ right to elect their citizens in a free and open election.
This wasn’t a step taken lightly — and it’s all centered around making sure Hoosiers can still exercise their right to vote during this coronavirus pandemic. It was a joint decision made by Governor Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer and the Indiana Democrats.
A few additional fast facts about the Primary Day change:
- Any registered voter will be able to vote via an absentee mail-in ballot.
- The window for requesting an absentee ballot will remain open through 12 day out from the new primary election date.
- Medical professionals will be eligible members of traveling boards to allow nursing home and hospital patients to vote.
- Family members will be allowed to deliver absentee ballots.
“We know these are difficult times for our fellow Hoosiers across the state, and we thank you for your work — both in big ways, and in small way,” said Holcomb. “Together, we’ll look out for each other and get through this marathon.”