Indiana Petition Signature Requirements (2026)
How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Indiana, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Indiana voter file.
Signature requirements by office
| Office | Minimum signatures | % of enrolled voters |
|---|---|---|
| State Senator, State Representative | — | 5% |
| Secretary Of State | — | 5% |
2026 petition deadlines
State Senator, State Representative; Secretary Of State
- Primary petition opens:
- January 7, 2026
- Primary petition deadline:
- February 6, 2026
- General petition opens:
- May 6, 2026
- General petition deadline:
- June 30, 2026
- Primary election:
- May 5, 2026
- General election:
- November 3, 2026
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Primary petition — signature rules
Major-party candidates: file declaration with $100 fee or 500 signatures
Primary petition — deadline rules
Filing window January 7 through February 6 with the Election Division (verify exact dates)
General petition — signature rules
Independent candidates: petition with 2% of last SoS vote in district
General petition — deadline rules
Independent candidates must file by June 30
Primary petition — signature rules
Major-party Secretary of State: nominated at state convention
Primary petition — deadline rules
Filing window January 7 through February 6
General petition — signature rules
Independent Secretary of State: petition with 2% of last SoS vote
General petition — deadline rules
Independent candidates file by June 30
Frequently asked questions
How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Indiana?
Indiana signature requirements vary by office. State Senator, State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters; Secretary Of State: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.
What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Indiana?
For the 2026 cycle in Indiana, the primary petition deadline is February 6, 2026, and the general petition deadline is June 30, 2026. Confirm exact dates for your office above and with your election authority.
Can I validate Indiana petition signatures myself?
Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Indiana voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.
How does signature validation work?
You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.
Last updated for the 2026 cycle on May 27, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.