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HB 1377

Straight ticket voting.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Alexander and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1377 restores straight-ticket voting in Indiana, letting voters select all candidates from one party with a single vote.

Signed by the Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 1377

Legislative bill overview

HB 1377 appears to restore or modify straight-ticket voting procedures in Indiana, allowing voters to cast a single vote for all candidates of one party rather than voting for each candidate individually. The bill has undergone amendments during its legislative process and is currently progressing through the House.

Why is this important

Straight-ticket voting significantly affects voter behavior and election administration efficiency. Restoring this option could increase turnout among some voters who prefer party-based voting, while opponents argue it may reduce deliberate candidate-by-candidate consideration and could disadvantage candidates running against party trends.

Potential points of contention

  • Electoral strategy implications: Straight-ticket voting disproportionately benefits dominant parties in a district and may entrench partisan divisions by reducing split-ticket voting
  • Voter decision-making quality: Debate over whether straight-ticket voting encourages uninformed voting versus legitimately reflecting voter party preference
  • Election administration costs: Implementation and ballot design changes require resources, though proponents argue it simplifies voting and reduces errors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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