Primary Rules
How Indiana's Primary Works
Indiana uses a Open Primary system
Open Primary
Any registered voter can vote in any party's primary, regardless of their own party affiliation or registration status.
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Indiana?
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 1,097,084 | 24.96% |
Republican | 1,361,508 | 30.97% |
Independent/Other | 1,936,958 | 44.07% |
Indiana uses a Open Primary system
How many eligible Indiana residents actually vote?
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 58.7% | 2,976,581 |
| 2022 General | 37.2% | 1,880,755 |
| 2020 General | 61.1% | 3,068,542 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 13.5% | 593,211 |