Greene County voters instructed on new procedures

Greene County Voter Registration fully intends to proceed with the 2020 General election, but some things will be slightly different. The following information outlines some guidelines for voting:

Precautions & General Guidance:

State guidelines on distancing, sanitizing, & facial protections are being followed, as well as:

There will be more machines at each Vote Center, so lines should move quicker.

Absentee ballots that are received will remain sealed and will be locked in cabinets until Election Day.

When mailing back absentee ballots, please don’t lick them. Wet it with a sponge or a washcloth.

Don’t give your completed ballot to someone who comes to your door saying they’re collecting them!

Hand sanitizer, disinfectant, masks and gloves will be available at all polling locations. Voting machines will be routinely wiped down with disinfectant.

Protective gloves and masks will be worn by poll workers, and it is encouraged that voters wear them also.

When signing the poll pad, voters need to use a stylus, instead of your finger. These will be provided.

Any further adjustments made by the State will be communicated to you promptly.

Miscellaneous:

There are several ways to vote: absentee, early voting at the Courthouse, travel board, early satellite locations, as well as vote centers on election day.

Some poll workers have expressed concern about working at the polls, so if anyone wants to work, there may be a spot for you.

If you voted Absentee in the Primary, you don’t automatically get an application sent to you for the November election. You’ll need to call the Voter Registration office and request one.

Per State guidelines, DO NOT put Absentee ballots in the property tax drop box outside the Courthouse.

There are various sources out there providing information about the upcoming election. While some are helpful, some are giving out erroneous information. If you have any questions about voting or the voting process, please contact: Greene County Voter Registration (812) 384-2015 registration@co.greene.in.us

Important Dates:

Oct. 5 Last day to register to vote before the General election.

Oct. 6 – Oct. 30 Early voting in the Courthouse. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last day to vote early is Monday, Nov. 2, and the hours are 8 a.m. – noon.

Voting options & COVID-19 Precautions:

Oct. 22 - Last day to receive an Absentee ballot application. A ballot will be sent immediately. Please complete it and return it at once. Ballot must be received no later than noon on Nov. 3.

Oct. 24 - Early voting on Saturday at the Courthouse, as well as the Center Township Fire Department, which is near Eastern Greene High School. Hours opened will be 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for both locations.

Oct. 31 - Early voting on Saturday at the Courthouse, as well as the Roy Clark building in the Linton park. Hours opened will be 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for both locations.

Nov. 3 - Election Day! There will be 10 Vote Centers open throughout the County (see below). You can vote at any one of the 10 locations. Hours to vote are 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Vote Center Locations:

Center Township Fire Dept. 12116 E. St. Rd. 54 Bloomfield (Eastern)

Eastern Fire Dept. 4098 N. St. Rd. 43 Solsberry

Event Center @ Fairgrounds 4503 W. St. Rd. 54 Bloomfield (Switz City)

Greene County Courthouse 1 E. Main Street Bloomfield

Jackson Township Fire Dept. 11523 E. Main Street Owensburg

Jasonville Fire Dept. 235 Cook Street Jasonville

Linton Park—Roy Clark bldg. 1351 E St. NE Linton

Lyons Community bldg. 600 W. Broad Street Lyons

Taylor Township Fire Dept. 7904 S. Westgate Road Newberry (Scotland)

Worthington Town Hall 20 S. Commercial Worthington