Indiana ballot measures 2026, explained
2 statewide measures on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each one in plain words: what it does, what a yes and a no vote mean, and the best case on both sides. No recommendations.
Your Indiana ballot, in order. Tap a measure for the full explainer.
Public Question 1Constitutional amendment
Allow judges to deny bail
Indiana usually lets people accused of crimes get bail before trial, except in murder or treason cases. This change would let a judge keep someone in jail before trial when the evidence is strong and no safety rules could protect other people.
- Yes vote
- Judges could deny bail for offenses beyond murder or treason when the proof is strong and the state clearly proves that no release conditions would reasonably protect another person or the community.
- No vote
- Indiana keeps its current constitutional rule, generally preserving bail except when someone is charged with murder or treason and the proof is evident or presumption strong.
Public Question 2Constitutional amendment
Expand local judge residency
City and town judges currently must live in the city or town where their court is located. This change would let them live in that county or in the closest bordering county, giving towns a bigger pool of possible judges.
- Yes vote
- A city or town court judge could live in the county where the court is located or in the bordering county closest to the court.
- No vote
- City and town court judges would continue to have to live in the city or town where their court is located.
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Where the four AIs disagreed
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok each researched Indiana's ballot on their own, with web search. The score is how closely their answers matched. Where they split, check the official voter guide before you trust either side.
78/ 100Partial agreement
Question 1 detention test
- GPT-5.6 Terra: Requires strong proof and proof no release conditions protect public safety.
- Claude Sonnet 5.5: Requires strong evidence of guilt and clear, convincing proof no conditions work.
- Gemini 3.8 Flash: Frames the test as clear, convincing proof of substantial risk.
- Grok 4.5: Requires strong evidence and proof no release conditions protect others or community.
Question 2 opponents
- GPT-5.6 Terra: Lists no opponents.
- Claude Sonnet 5.5: Lists no opponents.
- Gemini 3.8 Flash: Lists no opponents.
- Grok 4.5: Lists Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith.
Cost claims
- GPT-5.6 Terra: Says costs and tax effects are not estimated.
- Claude Sonnet 5.5: Says costs are not estimated.
- Gemini 3.8 Flash: Reports no direct state tax impact, but local jail costs are unestimated.
- Grok 4.5: Says no direct cost estimate or identified fiscal impact.
Before you vote
This guide was written by AI models with web search and does not tell you how to vote. Details can be wrong: your sample ballot and Indiana's official voter guide are the final word.
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