Indiana consistently ranks in the bottom of voter participation and turnout. A recent event held on the anniversary of the 59th anniversary of the signing of the Voter Rights Act was also a call to action.

Two candidates are running for the role of Marion County Clerk: Democratic candidate Kate Sweeney Bell and Republican candidate Andrew Harrison. (Current clerk Myla Eldridge is not seeking re-election.)

Kate Sweeney Bell won Tuesday’s Democratic primary race for Marion County Clerk, securing a spot on the ballot this fall. She will face Republican Andrew Harrison, who ran unopposed.

Two democratic candidates are vying for a spot on the ballot this fall to be the next Marion County Clerk.

There are now two Democratic candidates vying for the spot amid party division.

The Marion County Clerk's office is expecting many people to vote absentee by mail in the upcoming General Election and wants to ensure all votes are counted.

Marion County Clerk Myla Eldridge sent a letter Thursday to state officials asking them to extend the deadline that requires mail-in ballots arrive at county election offices by noon Tuesday while polling sites remain open.

The change is intended tol increase access to voting and make the process easier for residents.