Get Out the Vote – Your Vote is Your Power
Important Dates for Tippecanoe County
General Election:
- Early Voting Begins: October 8, 2024
- General Election Day: November 5, 2024
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ABOUT THE NOV. 5 GENERAL ELECTION
Early voting ahead of the Nov. 5 primary election started Oct. 8 with contested races on Tippecanoe County ballots for president, governor, U.S. Senate and Houses, Indiana attorney general, several Indiana General Assembly seats, Tippecanoe County commissioner and Tippecanoe County Council at-large seats, several county elected seats, and Lafayette, West Lafayette and Tippecanoe school corporation school boards. A few things to know:
VOTER REGISRATION/YOUR BALLOT: To check your voter registration and to see candidates and public questions that will be on your specific ballot, go to the Secretary of State’s portal at www.indianavoters.com.
WHERE TO VOTE: In Tippecanoe County, registered voters may cast their ballot at any vote center.
EARLY VOTING
- Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tippecanoe County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette
- Oct. 29-Nov. 1, noon-6 p.m., Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road, Lafayette; Eastside Assembly of God, 6121 E. County Road 50 South, Lafayette; John Dennis Wellness Center, 1101 Kalberer Road, West Lafayette.
- Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road, Lafayette; Eastside Assembly of God, 6121 E. County Road 50 South, Lafayette; John Dennis Wellness Center, 1101 Kalberer Road, West Lafayette.
- Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tippecanoe County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette
- Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-noon, Tippecanoe County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette
ELECTION DAY VOTE CENTERS:
Voting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, will be 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Registered voters in Tippecanoe County may choose any of these sites.
Lafayette
- Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road
- Lafayette Community Church of the Nazarene, 3801 Union St.
- Evangelical Covenant Church, 3600 S. Ninth St.
- Tippecanoe County Historical Association History Center, 522 Columbia St.
- Wea Ridge Baptist Church, 1051 E. County Road 430 South
- Eastside Assembly of God, 6121 E. County Road 50 South
- Northend Community Center, 2000 Elmwood Ave.
West Lafayette
- Faith West Community Center, 1920 Northwestern Ave.
- Margerum City Hall/West Lafayette City Hall, 222 N. Chauncey Ave.
- Connection Point Church, 2541 Cumberland Ave.
- John Dennis Wellness Center, 1101 Kalberer Road
Others
- Dayton Gathering Point Church, 7201 Wesleyan Drive, Dayton
- Shadeland Town Hall, 2485 Indiana 25 West, Shadeland
- Battle Ground Fire Station, 112 North St., Battle Ground
- Tippecanoe Township Volunteer Fire Station No. 2, 448 W. County Road 650 North, West Lafayette
ON THE BALLOT
Here are candidates and questions on Tippecanoe County ballots for the Nov. 5 general election. (Incumbents are marked with an asterisk*.) To see your specific ballot, go to the Secretary of State’s portal at www.indianavoters.com.
Tippecanoe County
- Commissioner, District 2: David Byers*, R; Steve Mayoras, Libertarian
- Commissioner, District 3: Tom Murtaugh*, R; Jaime Ortiz, Libertarian
- County Council, at-large (choose 3): Republicans: John Basham*, Barry Richard* and Kevin Underwood*. Democrats: Katy Bunder, Ben Carson and Amanda Eldridge. Libertarians: Dean Bertelli, Holly Mayoras and Randy Young
- Coroner: Carrie Costello*, R; Benjamin Milanowski, Libertarian
- Treasurer: Yadira Salazar*, R
- Surveyor: Zach Beasley*, R
- Judge, Circuit Court: Sean Persin*, R
- Judge, Superior Court 6: Michael Morrissey*, R
Statehouse races
- House District 13: Matthew Commons, R; Ed Moyer Jr., D
- House District 26: Chris Campbell*, D; Jim Schenke, R
- House District 27: Sheila Klinker*, D; Oscar Alvarez, R
- House District 38: Heath VanNatter*, R; Carl Seese, D
- House District 41: Mark Genda*, R; Dan Sikes, D
Statewide
- Governor: Mike Braun, R; Jennifer McCormick, D; Donald Rainwater, Libertarian
- Attorney General: Todd Rokita, R; Destiny Wells, D
Federal
- President: Kamala Harris, D; Donald Trump, R; Chase Oliver, Libertarian; Robert F. Kennedy Jr., We the People
- U.S. House, District 4: Jim Baird*, R; Ashley Groff, Libertarian; Derrick Holder, D;
- U.S. Senate: Jim Banks, R; Valerie McCray, D; Andrew Horning, Libertarian
Townships
- Shadeland Township Board: Michael Kuipers, Pamela Luenz, Robert Morrison Jr. and Josh Shives, R.
- Shadeland Clerk-Treasurer: Charlene Brown, R
School boards
Lafayette School Corp., at-large (choose 3): Ebony Barrett*, Josiah Eller, Margaret Hass, James Hass, Ronald “Rocky” Hession, Gary Mueller and Julie Peretin*.
Tippecanoe School Corp.
- District 4: Jake Burton*
- District 5: Julia Cummings*
- District 6: Connie Harper
- District 7: Brad Anderson*
West Lafayette Community School Corp., at-large (choose 4): Amy Austin*, Maria Koliantz, George Lyle, David Purpura, Beau Scott and Yue Yin*.
Public questions
- Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to remove the state superintendent of public instruction from the list of officeholders who shall discharge the powers and duties of the governor if the office of the governor and lieutenant governor are both vacant?
- Shall Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark S. Massa be retained in office?
- Shall Indiana Supreme Court Justice Derek Read Molter be retained in office?
- Shall Indiana Supreme Court Justice Loretta Rush be retained in office?
- Shall Indiana Appeals Court Judge Rudolph Reginald Pyle III be retained in office?
Your Vote, Your Power: Why Elections Matter
Your Voice Shapes the Future – Locally & Nationally
It’s time to step up! Voting isn’t just important—it’s crucial. Your vote influences your community, state, and country. Here’s why you need to get involved:

Local Elections: Shape Your Community
Local leaders decide on vital things like schools, parks, and roads. Want real changes in your neighborhood? Voting is your way to make it happen!
State Elections: Guide Indiana’s Future
Your vote for the governor and state officials impacts major issues like education, healthcare, and jobs. Your choices shape Indiana’s future.
National Elections: Have a Say on Big Issues
Presidential elections affect nationwide issues, from housing to food assistance to healthcare. Your vote helps set the national agenda.
Act Now:
Register, get informed, and vote! Your voice matters—don’t miss your chance to make a difference!
