Indiana Kids Election
Introduction
The Indiana Bar Foundation is proud to present Indiana Kids Election (IKE), a comprehensive way to teach students about voting by participating in a mock election process. The goal of IKE is to help students understand the role and importance of voting in our democracy and build the habit of voting into adulthood.
This year, students will cast their ballots for Indiana’s three upcoming statewide offices: Secretary of State, State Comptroller, and State Treasurer. Teachers can also bring the election even closer to home by selecting a local race for their students to vote on.
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Register To Vote (18+)
One of the goals of the Indiana Kids Election is to get high school students who are eligible to vote in the upcoming Indiana election. Read the eligibility to find out if you can vote in the upcoming election.
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You have the right to vote in Indiana if:
- You are both a U.S. citizen and a resident of Indiana; and
- You will be at least 18 years of age on or before the next General or Municipal Election, and
- You are not currently in prison after being convicted of a crime; and
- You have lived in the precinct where you vote for at least 30 days prior to the election; and
- You are registered to vote.
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Lesson Plans
The Indiana Bar Foundation has gathered resources for teachers to use to add to their lessons for teachers. In order to have access to the lesson plans, you will need to sign-up for the Indiana Kids Election.
What To Expect On Your Ballot
In the upcoming general election, all eligible Hoosiers will be voting on their local offices as well as the three statewide offices listed below:
Secretary of State
Main Responsibilities:
The Office of the Secretary of State is one of five constitutional offices originally designated in Indiana’s State Constitution of 1816. Sixty Hoosiers have served as the third highest-ranking official in state government.
Historically, the duties of the office included the maintenance of state records and preservation of the state seal, but as state government expanded, so did the responsibilities of the Secretary of State. Present duties include chartering of new businesses, regulation of the securities industry, oversight of state elections, commissioning of notaries public, registration of trademarks, and licensing of vehicle dealerships throughout Indiana. [Text provided by IN.gov]
Who Is Running:
Name:Greg Ballard Party: Lincoln Party
Name: Beau Bayh Party: Democratic
Name: Andrew Delano Party: Write-In (National Socialist American Workers’)
Name: Max Engling Party: Republican
Name: Lauri A. Shillings Party: Libertarian
Indiana Comptroller
Main Responsibilities:
The State Comptroller’s office has three main areas — Accounts Payable, Accounting and Reporting and Payroll. Each of these departments plays a crucial role in the functionality of state government. From paying state employees to balancing the State’s checkbook, to partnering with local units of government on tax distributions, statutory reporting and year‑end financial statements, these departments and the employees within them are dedicated to accurate and transparent accounting on behalf of Hoosiers across the state. [Text provided by IN.gov]
Who Is Running:
Name: Jessica Bailey Party: Democratic
Name: Elise Nieshalla Party: Republican
Name: John Schick Party: Libertarian
Treasurer Of State
Main Responsibilities:
The Office of the Indiana State Treasurer is one of five constitutional offices and has broad responsibilities and authority in the areas of investment and finance. Kelly Mitchell serves as the 55th Treasurer of State, the fifth highest-ranking statewide government official. The Treasurer is elected statewide every four years. In addition to being the State’s chief investment officer and banker, the Treasurer serves as chairperson or a member of numerous State boards, commissions and authorities. [Text provided by IN.gov]
Who Is Running:
Name: Daniel Elliott Party:Republican
Name: Coumba Kebe Party: Democratic
Thank You To Our Indiana Kids Election Sponsors
Questions?
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Director of Civic Education Programs
Amelia Miller
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Civic Education Programs Coordinator
Megan Jolly
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