What to know about Tuesday's primary election in Indianapolis
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It's primary Election Day in Indiana, when Indianapolis will vote for sheriff, and across the state, voters will choose candidates for the state Legislature and Congress.
Why it matters: In many districts, today's primary effectively decides the winner before November.
State of play: Democrats Gregory Patrick and Kelvis Williams are facing off in the Marion County sheriff's race — and the winner will be the presumptive sheriff since there's no Republican primary.
- Many Statehouse and congressional districts lean heavily Republican or Democratic, making today's election the one that counts most.
Zoom in: Vote centers are open from 6am to 6pm — voter ID is required.
- Find polling locations and candidates on your ballot at the Indiana voter portal.
- In Marion County, you can choose from dozens of vote centers and visit the most convenient one.
The fine print: Qualifying voter IDs must include your photo, name and an expiration date and have to be issued by the state or federal government.
- The name on your ID needs to conform to the name on your voter registration — that doesn't mean it has to be identical, but must be a variation of the same name.
- If you don't have the correct ID, Bureau of Motor Vehicles branches are open for extended hours Tuesday and will prioritize transactions for voter ID cards.
- The BMV provides free state-issued ID cards for voting purposes.
What we're watching: Anti-incumbent sentiment could play a role in Indiana's congressional races, particularly in the 7th District, a Democratic stronghold covering most of Indianapolis where Rep. André Carson is facing his toughest primary test in nearly two decades.
- We're also keeping an eye on the state Senate races where President Trump has endorsed challengers to those incumbents who pushed back against his redistricting plans.
The bottom line: By this time tomorrow, we'll know who some of the next leaders will be — and which elections to watch in November.