Election Information
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Rush County Election Board Members:
- Jeff McDaniel, Chairman, Democrat
- Verlin Custer, Vice-Chairman, Republican
- Jenny Sammons, Secretary, Clerk of Court
Contact Information
Rush County Voter Registration
101 E. 2nd Street, Room 209 (Clerk’s Office)
Rushville, IN 46173
PH: (765) 932-2086
FAX: (765)932-4165
EMAIL: [email protected]
Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
Rush County Vote Center Plan – click to download
Rush County is now designated a Vote Center County – click here to view announcement
Election Day 2026
Primary Election is Tuesday, May 5, 2026
General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026
On both dates, polls open at 6:00am and close at 6:00pm
Are you interested in working at the polls on Election Day or during early voting? If so, click here for more information.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
!! RUSH COUNTY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS A “VOTE CENTER COUNTY” !!
BEGINNING IN 2026, REGISTERED RUSH COUNTY VOTERS CAN NOW VOTE AT ANY VOTING/POLLING LOCATION WITHIN RUSH COUNTY.
ON THE MAY 5 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY AND THE NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL ELECTION DAY, YOU WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED TO VOTE AT A SPECIFIC PRECINCT LOCATION. INSTEAD, YOU MAY VOTE AT ANY LOCATION LISTED BELOW FROM 6:00A.M. TO 6:00P.M. :
- Community Building (located at the Rush County Fairgrounds), 1181 N. Sexton Street, Rushville IN
- Ercel Beaver Community Bldg., 1 N. Main Street, Carthage IN
- Posey Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept., 7560 W. US Hwy. 52, Arlington, IN
- Manilla Volunteer Fire Dept., 9234 W State Road 44, Manilla, IN
- Milroy Elementary School, 300 N. Walnut Street, Milroy, IN
- Center Christian Church, 9112 N. 50 West, Knightstown, IN
- New Salem Lion’s Club, 4324 E. US Hwy. 52, Rushville, IN 46173
EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATED AT CLERK’S OFFICE, COURTHOUSE, 2nd FLOOR MAIN CORRIDOR:
8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday – Friday, April 7, 2026 through May 1, 2026
8:30am to 12:30pm, Saturday, April 25, 2026
8:30am to 12:30pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:30am to 12:00noon, Monday, May 4, 2026
EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATED AT: Posey Township Vol. Fire Department, 7560 W. US Hwy 52, Arlington IN
8:30am to 12:30pm, Saturday, April 25, 2026
EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATED AT: New Salem Lions Club, 4324 E. US Hwy 52, Rushville IN (in the town of New Salem).
8:30am to 12:30pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR VOTERS
Voting Absentee by Mail or Traveling Board:
If you would like to vote by mail or traveling board in the upcoming Election you must complete an application. You can complete the application by going online at www.indianavoters.com and clicking the “Vote by Mail or Traveling Board” button OR you may call the Voter Registration Office at (765) 932-2086 to have an application mailed to you.
Offices on the Ballot in 2026 (to view, click here)
Previous Election Results (to view, click here and then select Rush County)
Last day to register to vote prior to May’s Primary Election is APRIL 6, 2026. Voter registration re-opens on May 19, 2026.
Last day to register to vote prior to November’s General Election is OCTOBER 5, 2026. Voter registration re-opens on December 1, 2026.
Need to register to Vote &/or verify your current voter registration information – click here.
Absentee Voter’s Bill of Rights (to view, click here)
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES
For Candidate forms, click here and view the “Candidate Series” forms and the “Campaign Finance Admin Series”.
For important dates and deadlines PLEASE review the 2026 Indiana Election Calendar (to view, click here)
Read the Political Signs and “Disclaimer” Requirements for Political Literature, Advertisements and Mailings (to view, click here).
The 2026 Campaign Finance Manual (to view, click here) and the 2026 Indiana Candidate Guide (to view, click here) are now available to be viewed/downloaded. Candidates will NOT receive printed versions of these publications. Important reminder: Candidates should file their financial reports prior to deadlines indicated, otherwise the County Election Board may assess a fine of up to $50 per day for each day past the deadline.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: In accordance with 2025 Legislation of the HEA 1679, Section 1, an Officer Holder who receives more than $5,000 salary/pay must keep their campaign finance committee (CFA-1) open while holding office and are thereby required to file the necessary financial reports (CFA-4) by the deadlines indicated, even if the do not intend to raise or spend any money toward their campaign.
County Election Board - Public Meetings
- NOTE: Dates/times may change without notice. Call 765-932-2086 to confirm meeting.
- March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm
- April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm
- June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - PUBLIC HEARING on draft Vote Center Plan
- August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm
- September 25, 2025 at 2:00pm
- October 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
- *All meetings are held at the Rush County Courthouse in the Clerk’s Office, Room 209*
