Voting

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The United States Presidential Election of 2008, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2008, will be the 56th consecutive quadrennial United States presidential election and will select the President of the United States and Vice President of the United States.

Visit the U.S. Electoral College page and learn all about our upcoming election process.

For voting and citizen visit the League of Women's Voters of Indiana and the League of Women Voters of South Bend

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State Politicians
Governor Mitch Daniels
Office of the Governor
Statehouse
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2797
(317) 232-4567

Lt. Governor Becky Skillman
Office of the Governor
Statehouse
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2797
(317) 232-4545

Attorney General Steve Carter
Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-6201


Who's My Legislator?

U.S. Politicians

Senator Evan Bayh (D)
463 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-5623

Leighton Plaza
130 S. Main St., Suite 110
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 236-8302

Senator Richard Lugar (R)
306 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-4814

1180 Market Tower
10 W. Market St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-5555

Representative Joe Donnelly
2nd District
1218 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 225-3915



Contents

Where do I Register to Vote?

The Secretary of State has more information about requirements for voting in Indiana.

In Person

St. Joseph County Voter Registration Office
County/City Building
227 W Jefferson Blvd, 4th Floor
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-9521

Circuit Court Clerk Office
101 S. Main St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-9635

Bureau of Motor Vehicle Branches
4646 Western Ave., South Bend: (574) 233-2149
Town & Country, Mishawaka: (574) 255-9620

By Mail

Pick up an application at:

  • Any Public Library
  • Bureau of Motor Vehicle Branches
  • Local Government Offices
  • Online - The Secretary of State's Office website also contains information on absentee voting and application, Voter Information Guide, election calendar, and more.

How Do I Find Out Where I Vote?

  • Check the South Bend Tribune newspaper for local precinct polling places.
  • Call the Voter Registration Office: (574) 235-9521
  • Call the Reference Department at SJCPL: (574) 282-4630
    We use MACOG's GIS Maps

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