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Besides choosing political candidates, voters have two questions to decide Tuesday.
The first question on the ballot asks: "Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to protect a person's right to vote when the person moves to a new residence within Indiana during the last 30 days before an election, and to update other election procedures?"
The second questions asks: "Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to permit a person serving as auditor of state, secretary of state, or treasurer of state to reside anywhere in Indiana (not only at the seat of state government)?"
The questions are generated by the state, the Kosciusko County clerk's office said.
If the public votes yes to question one, a person will be able to vote even if they move to a new residence within Indiana 30 days, 20 days or even two days before the election.
If the "no" vote wins, the current system will remain. Now, in Indiana, a person must register to vote at least 30 days before an election. This year voters would have had to register by Oct. 5.
The second question will affect Indiana public officials more than anyone else. It asks the public if the state auditor, secretary and treasurer can live anywhere in Indiana and not just in Indianapolis. If a person in Kosciusko County were to be elected to one of the three state positions, a "yes" vote would allow them to remain in the county instead of moving to the seat of state government. Their children could continue to go to the same schools, their spouses could continue to work at the same place of employment. If they moved to Indianapolis, it would then be their choice.
