The May primary election is fast approaching and if you haven't registered to vote, you only have a few days left to do so. Voter registration deadline for the primary election is Monday.

It's not difficult to do. All you need is your driver's license, or if you don't have one, your Social Security number.

Stop in the circuit court clerk's office in the county courthouse or the BMV branch to register to vote. If you miss Monday's deadline you won't be able to vote in the Primary election. You will then have until Oct. 10 to register for the November general election.

There have been some changes made to Indiana's voting regulations. Voters must now provide a government issued photo ID card before casting a ballot. A valid driver's license will work, as well as a state-ID card which is issued free at the license branch.

Individuals who come to vote without photo identification or with identification not matching their voting records will cast a "provisional ballot," which will permit voting on election day. However, a photo identification must be presented to the county election board within 13 days after election day for the provisional ballot to be counted.

Voters should also check with the county clerk's office (765-564-4485) if there is any question as to whether their name as it appears on their photo ID matches the name on their voter registration card. If they don't match, voters will be allowed to cast a provisional ballot, and again their identity must be verified.

One vote can make a difference. Be responsible. Be counted. Vote!