Indiana bars federal election monitors from entering polling sites on Election Day
The gist
Indiana election officials said federal DOJ monitors must stay outside polling locations on Nov 3.
Voters may see monitors but need not answer their questions.
How it unfolded
- Oct 28, 2026Indiana election officials said two-dozen federal DOJ monitors will observe Election Day voting and conduct voluntary exit interviews in Marion and Lake counties from outside polling locations.
- Oct 30, 2026Indiana and Kentucky officials, plus Washington County, Arkansas, said DOJ monitors must remain outside polling locations on November 3.
- Nov 2, 2026Early in-person voting in Indiana ended at noon local time; Election Day polls are set to open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and anyone in line by 6 p.m. may vote under Indiana law.