Monroe County, Indiana
Everything a Monroe County, Indiana voter needs in one place: registration, voter ID, absentee and early voting, and your sample ballot. Home to about 141,000 people, Monroe County ranks 12th in population among Indiana's 92 counties. In Indiana, the county clerk of the circuit court and the county voter registration office run elections.
Next Election
May 2, 2028
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register at least 29 days before an election.
Why Voting Matters
In Monroe County, the people who show up to vote decide who represents everyone. The next election for Monroe County voters is Indiana's primary election on May 2, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Monroe County jobs are in health care and restaurants and hospitality, so decisions about health care costs and tourism and small businesses hit close to home.
About 59,100 people voted for president in Monroe County in 2024 (down about 6% from 63,200 in 2020). That equals roughly 51% of the county's estimated 117,000 adults, below the statewide rate of about 54%.
Around 57,600 adults here did not vote for president. Some aren't eligible, yet the rest are untapped power: one more voter in every 20 of them would mean about 2,880 extra Monroe County ballots, enough to change the result in many close contests.
Across about 395 square miles, Monroe County averages around 357 people per square mile, mixing neighborhoods, towns and open land. The county is home to about 2.0% of Indiana's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Monroe County include 46151, 47264, 47401, 47402, 47403, 47404, 47405 and 47406, plus 15 more. Check that your registration is current, look up your sample ballot, and make a plan to vote. Then ask a friend or family member in Monroe County to do the same.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Monroe County? In Indiana, the county clerk of the circuit court and the county voter registration office run elections. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Monroe County election office (circuit court clerk and voter registration office).
Statewide directory, IndianaVoters county election office lookup:
https://indianavoters.in.gov/CountyContact/Index
See your sample ballot. IndianaVoters (Who's on my ballot):
https://indianavoters.in.gov/
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
Free, nonpartisan help is available before and on every Election Day: call or text the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682). Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Monroe County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Indiana Disability Rights, Indiana's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (800) 622-4845. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Indiana voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Monroe County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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