Bill > HB1133

This bill eliminates straight ticket voting in Indiana, which previously allowed voters to cast a single vote to select all candidates from a particular political party. The bill removes provisions related to straight ticket voting from various sections of the Indiana election code, effectively requiring voters to select individual candidates for each office on the ballot. Key changes include removing instructions and ballot options for straight ticket voting, deleting sections that described how straight ticket votes would be counted, and modifying ballot design requirements to eliminate straight ticket voting references. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will require voters to make individual selections for each candidate, potentially increasing the time and engagement required to complete a ballot. By removing the straight ticket option, the bill aims to encourage voters to make more deliberate choices for each individual race.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1133/details