(UPDATE May 4, 2026):
Early Voting in Allen County continues for one more day at the Rousseau Center ahead of Election Day on Tuesday.
Polls will be open on Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at dozens of Voting Centers throughout Allen County.
The Indiana Department of Motor Vehicles will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow across the state. The extra hours are due to Tuesday’s primary election. The BMV provides free, state-issued ID cards for people to vote to any unlicensed Hoosier who is a U.S. citizen and at least 18 on or before the next general or municipal election.
Visit allencountyinvoters.gov to find more information about early voting.
(UPDATE April 27, 2026):
Early Voting in Allen County continues.
Five additional locations will open for early voting on Monday, April 27th. Along with the Rousseau Centre and Ivy Tech Coliseum, Christ’s Community Church, Firehouse Reception Hall, Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, Public Safety Academy, and Resurrection Lutheran Church will be added.
The early voting locations will open Monday, April 27th, through Friday, May 1st, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Saturday, May 2nd, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The final day to vote early before Election Day will be only at the Rousseau Centre on Monday, May 4th, from 8:00 am until noon.
Visit allencountyinvoters.gov to find more information about early voting.
UPDATE (April 10, 2026):
The Allen County Election Board is encouraging residents to take advantage of early voting opportunities ahead of the May election.
Officials say you can still vote by mail in addition to in-person, early voting at the Rousseau Centre.
Early voting will run through May 4th.
Take advantage of early voting at the Rousseau Centre, 1 E Main St weekdays from 8:00am – 4:30pm.
You can also vote by mail. Apply online at indianavoters.in.gov, or email the Election Board at electionboard@allencounty.in.gov or call 260-449-7329 to request an application for a mailed ballot today.
ORIGINAL STORY:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The clock is ticking for any Hoosiers who have not registered to vote and want to cast a ballot in the May 5th primary.
Registrations have to be made online at IndianaVoters.com by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 6th. They can also be made or updated at county election offices until the close of business on Monday.
According to the board, Allen County residents interested in mailed absentee ballots are asked to apply online or contact the election board at electionboard@allencounty.in.gov or 260-449-7329. You can apply through 11:59 p.m. on April 23.
The board says absentee ballots must be returned to its office by 6 p.m. on Election Day.
Early voting for the primary will start Tuesday, April 7th, and run until Monday, May 4th.
More information can be found HERE on early voting.
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