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Indiana
"The Crossroads of America"
The Hoosier State's 9 representatives reflect its split personality: urban Indianapolis and Fort Wayne surrounded by rural conservatism. Mike Pence's home state mixes Midwest nice with surprising political hardball.
Midwest
Indianapolis
Capital
6.8M
Population
19th State
Statehood
11
Electoral Votes
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
Overall Turnout 202458.6%
6.7% below national average
Youth Turnout (18-29)40.0%
9.0% below national average
Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)18.6%
Fair - Notable gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Strict Photo ID Required
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
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Civics Education Standards
Strength Score: 25/100
Category: Weak (0-0.5)
Civics Test
Required for graduation
- Test Type
- USCIS Citizenship Test
- Implemented
- 2022
Course Requirements
Government/Civics
- Credits Required
- 0.5 credits
- Duration
- 1 semester
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20