Your voice, and your vote, are vital for shaping a healthier Indiana, nation, and world.
To help our members, partners, and community Vote for Health, the Indiana Public Health Association has gathered information, tools, and resources for you to explore and share.
Don't miss these key dates!
OCTOBER 7
OCTOBER 8
OCTOBER 24
NOVEMBER 4
NOVEMBER 5
Why Vote for Health?
Voting and health are connected, and IPHA wants to make it easier for you to participate! As a voter, you can directly influence the policies and decisions that shape the health of our Hoosier communities and beyond.
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In the words of Healthy Democracy Healthy People, “When we’re healthier, we’re more likely to vote. And communities that vote experience better health.”
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Check out the Health & Democracy Index to learn more about the connections between health and civic participation.
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According to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, “Voting is a form of civic participation that symbolizes a commitment to democratic processes. Voting can influence policies that create opportunities for health, including safe spaces to live and work or funding for public health initiatives. Voter participation is tied to better self-reported health.”
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Explore the Health Snapshot for your Congressional District here.
How can I Vote for Health?
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Register to vote by October 7!
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Already registered? Make sure your voter information is up to date, especially if you have recently moved or changed your name.
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If needed, be sure to request an absentee ballot by October 24!
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Do your research! Know who will be on your ballot and understand their position on issues that are important to you.
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Make a plan to vote early! Early voting opens on October 8 and closes on November 4.
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Invite friends, family, and colleagues to register to vote and consider traveling to a polling place together.
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If you don’t participate in early voting, cast your ballot on November 5. On General Election Day, polls will be open from 6 AM to 6 PM local time.
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When voting, don’t forget to bring a valid, government-issued photo ID with you.
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Get your “I Voted” sticker and celebrate! You’ve just participated in American democracy.
