WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Election Day is approaching, and election officials in Tippecanoe County are urging voters to prepare ahead of time as high turnout is expected at the polls.
Voters across the county have 15 vote centers to choose from, meaning registered voters can cast their ballot at any designated location. Eight centers are located in Lafayette, including the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds; five are in West Lafayette, including the Faith West Community Center and the John R. Dennis Wellness Center; and Battle Ground and Dayton each host one.
Officials recommend choosing a location close to home but warn voters to anticipate crowds.
“Find a good spot. We have 15 vote centers that should be readily available to the people in the county,” said Randy Vonderheide, chair of the Tippecanoe County Election Board. “I do expect unfortunately there will be a line because, let’s face it, we’re up 50% from the last midterm. Over 22,000 people have voted already in Tippecanoe County.”
Staffing the 15 sites requires dozens of poll workers, many putting in long hours from 5 a.m. until polls close around 7 p.m.
“I particularly want to thank our poll workers,” Vonderheide said. “Tippecanoe County has done a very good job over the years of having people that are available to staff these facilities, so a shout goes out and a thank you to all of those people.”
Before heading to the polls, voters should ensure they have an acceptable photo ID that includes their name and photograph, such as an Indiana driver’s license, U.S. passport, military ID, or other government-issued photo identification.
Once inside the voting booth, voters are encouraged to read through ballots carefully and vote efficiently to keep lines moving.
“If you have a complaint, seems like you would want to do something about that, whether you’re voting for or against a particular candidate or party,” Vonderheide said. “Voting I have regarded as critically important. It gives you an opportunity to do what you can do to try to control the destiny of our country.”
A complete list of 15 polling locations and hours of operation is available on this website.
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