Hamilton County adopts vote center for 2027 NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The Hamilton County Election Board voted Tuesday unanimously to transition from traditional precincts to a vote center model starting in 2027. The shift allows residents to cast ballots at any of the county’s 57 centers rathe r than a single assigned location. The county currently operates 102 polling sites. State law requires at least 28 centers based on the number of registered voters. Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Kreag Williams said the change helps the election system keep pace with local growth. “This gives voters more flexibility while allowing us to build an election system that can better accommodate Hamilton County’s continued growth,” Williams said. “Beginning next year, voters can choose the vote center that works best for them rather than being tied to one specific location.” The proposal failed to gain unanimous approval last year. Republican appointee Ray Adler voted against it at the time, citing a desire to see how the model worked in Allen County before making a significant change locally. During the May primary, Allen County experienced delays in counting votes. Election officials there attributed the struggle to the new system. Amy Scrogham, Allen County’s elections director, said those issues are resolved. She noted that because both counties use the same vendor, Hamilton County should avoid similar delays. Adler supported the proposal Tuesday. “I had concerns last year because this is a major change that will effect hundreds of thousands of voters,” Adler said in a statement Tuesday. “We’ve had another year to study the process, learn from other counties and strengthen our own plan. I’m comfortable that we’re ready to move forward.” Democratic appointee Greg Purvis, who supported the proposal both years, said the board worked through concerns to reach a consensus. “We didn’t all start in the same place on this issue, but we took the time to work through the concern and get to a place we could all support,” Purvis said. “That’s how this process should work. Now, we can focus on making sure voters understand the change and are prepared for 2027.” Hamilton County is the 73rd of Indiana’s 92 counties to adopt the model. The change will not affect this November’s elections. ...read more read less