Indiana Voters Decide Races and Casino Question
Voters in Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties will also decide whether to allow inland casino gambling in their areas.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Gambling
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Should your county allow inland casino gambling? Do you support it?
Indiana voters will decide congressional seats, statewide offices, and ballot questions on Tuesday, with polls closing at 6 p.m. Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties will vote on allowing inland casino gambling, though approval would not guarantee a casino.
Why it matters
The local casino question could make county residents eligible for a casino license if approved, shaping future gambling options in northeastern Indiana. Statewide races and constitutional amendments on bail and judicial residency will also set policy for the state.
Polls close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, and voters can review sample ballots and candidate information at IndianaVoters.in.gov. The results of the casino question and statewide amendments remain unknown until counted.
The players
Marlin Stutzman
Marlin Stutzman is a Republican U.S. Representative who previously served in Congress and is seeking reelection in Indiana's Third Congressional District.
Kelly Thompson
Kelly Thompson is a Democratic candidate challenging Republican incumbent Marlin Stutzman in Indiana's Third Congressional District.
The details
Republican incumbent Marlin Stutzman faces Democrat Kelly Thompson in Indiana's Third Congressional District, while the secretary of state race includes four candidates. Two statewide constitutional amendments would expand judges' ability to deny bail and change residency requirements for certain judges.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Indiana voters decide races and ballot questions; polls close at 6 p.m.
Seasonal Patterns
Local casino questions on Indiana ballots follow the state's expansion of gaming licenses over the past decade. The county votes in Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties continue that pattern of letting residents decide on local gambling access.
Residents of Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties can check sample ballots at IndianaVoters.in.gov before polls close at 6 p.m. Tuesday. A yes vote would make a county eligible for consideration for a casino license, but would not itself bring a casino.
The takeaway
Voters should check their sample ballots before Tuesday, since the local casino question applies only to residents of the three named counties. Approval would open the door to a license decision but would not guarantee that a casino is built.
Further reading
For more on local wagering rules, see the Gambling section.
More information
Review sample ballots and candidate information on the Indiana sample ballots and candidate information lookup page.
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Live Poll
Should your county allow inland casino gambling? Do you support it?
