Hoosiers have until Oct. 9 to register to vote in the midterm elections.

Along with numerous local and state offices, every U.S. House seat and one U.S. Senate seat are up for election this year.

The most high-profile and contentious race is Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly's re-election battle against Republican businessman Mike Braun, one of handful of pivotal contests across the nation that could determine which party wins control of the the U.S. Senate.

Here's how you can make sure you can vote in the Nov. 6 election.

Register online:

Hoosiers with an Indiana driver's license or state-issued identification card can go to www.indianavoters.com to register.

You must be 18 years old by election day, a citizen of Indiana and the U.S., not currently in prison or convicted of a crime and live in the precinct where you vote for at least 30 days prior to the election.

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Register by text:

Hoosiers can register via text message by texting "Indiana" to 2VOTE (28683) to get a link to the indianavoters.com, where you can complete the registration process.

Register in person or by mail:

You can also upload the form on the Secretary of State's website, www.in.gov/sos/elections, and return it to your county's voter registration office or the Indiana Election Division by Oct. 9. You can apply in person at the voter registration or county clerk office.

Hoosiers can also apply at the BMV when getting an identification card or driver's license.

Have you moved? Update your address:

While there are some exceptions, for the most part, Hoosiers have to update their address 30 days before the election if they've moved. You can update your voting location or check your polling location at www.indianavoters.com

Have more questions?

Voters can call the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 866-IN-1-VOTE.

Call IndyStar reporter Kaitlin Lange at 317-432-9270. Follow her on Twitter: @kaitlin_lange.