Election Day polling place changes
Summary
Seven precincts in Merrillville, Gary and Griffith are getting new polling places for the general election — some because buildings are unavailable or the state merged precincts. Affected voters get a postcard, so watch your mail.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county pays for postcard notification to affected voters.
Voters at the changed precincts get functioning, accessible polling places.
Voters who ignore the postcard may show up at their old polling place.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Elections - Sep 29, 2026
Three sets of Election Day precinct moves were approved: Cedar Creek 5 (broken church elevator) to the township community room, East Chicago 25/28/31 (sold building with no utilities) to Block Junior High, and a name-only change in Lake Station. Affected voters get postcards.
Board of Elections - Aug 18, 2026
Seven precincts in Merrillville, Gary and Griffith are getting new polling places for the general election — some because buildings are unavailable or the state merged precincts. Affected voters get a postcard, so watch your mail.
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