Ind. Code § 3-7-35-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 3-7-35-3.1
Generation of jury lists
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.1. The county voter registration office shall generate information to be used in the compilation of a jury list that does not include the name of a voter unless the voter will be at least eighteen (18) years of age when the jury is empaneled.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-5
Effective date of order
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an order adopted under section 4 of this chapter to establish a board of registration or rescind a previously adopted order establishing a board of registration takes effect immediately.

(b) An order adopted during the final sixty (60) days before an election becomes effective on the day following the election.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.225-2011, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-7
Use of postal service's change of address information
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As permitted under 52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(1), the NVRA official (or a contractor retained by the election division under this chapter) shall use change of address information supplied by the United States Postal Service through the Postal Service’s licensee to identify a voter whose residence may have changed.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.104. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-12-10-17
Stay of court action pending final determination by recount commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Any court action related to the election for an office that is the subject of a:

(1) recount proceeding under IC 3-12-11; or

(2) contest proceeding under IC 3-12-11;

is stayed until the state recount commission has rendered a final determination.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.395.
Ind. Code § 3-6-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-6-9-3
Limitation on appointments of attorney-in-fact
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A candidate may not file more than one (1) appointment of an attorney-in-fact.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-6-2(a)(2) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-37 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-37
Status of appointment of precinct election officer; expiration of appointment; may not serve as challenger, pollbook holder, or watcher; not lucrative office
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) When the county election board (or a precinct election board acting on behalf of the county election board) appoints a precinct election officer and the individual accepts the appointment by swearing the oath of office required under this chapter, a contract is created between the county election board and the individual in which the county election board retains the services of the precinct election officer as an independent contractor.

(b) The appointment of a precinct election officer expires when the county election board completes the canvass of the precinct under IC 3-12-4.

(c) A precinct election officer is not entitled to receive credentials as a challenger, pollbook holder, or watcher. Except as provided in IC 3-11-8-10.5, which permits a poll clerk to maintain a list of voters to make available to a watcher or pollbook holder, or under any provision of IC 3-11-8 that permits a precinct election officer to challenge a voter as part of the official duties of the precinct election officer, a precinct election officer while serving as a precinct election officer may not perform the functions of a challenger, pollbook holder, or watcher.

(d) For purposes of Article 2, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, the position of precinct election officer is not a lucrative office.

As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.230-2005, SEC.14; P.L.169-2015, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-25.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-25.5
Voter who leaves poll without casting ballot or after casting provisional ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 25.5. If an individual signs the individual's name and either:

(1) signs the individual's address; or

(2) checks the "Address Unchanged" box;

on the poll list or provides the information for entry by the poll clerk into the electronic poll list under section 25.1 of this chapter and then leaves the polls without casting a ballot or after casting a provisional ballot, the voter may not be permitted to reenter the polls to cast a ballot at the election.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.300. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.136; P.L.2-2004, SEC.4; P.L.109-2005, SEC.6; P.L.164-2006, SEC.102; P.L.271-2013, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-18
Electronic voting systems; inspection of registering counter or other recording device; filing notice of order with secretary of state; time
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. If electronic voting systems are used in a precinct, the county election board may, upon the adoption of an order by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board, inspect the registering counter or other recording device on any electronic voting system showing the number of votes cast for any candidate or public question. The board may conduct an inspection, after filing notice of the order authorizing the inspection with the secretary of state, either before the board proceeds to count and tabulate the vote or within one (1) day after the count and tabulation are finished.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-19 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.360; P.L.3-1993, SEC.202; P.L.221-2005, SEC.105; P.L.194-2013, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-32 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-32
Method of voting; determination; duties of election officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) A town election board shall determine what voting method will be used in a municipal election.

(b) The town election board and its precinct election officers shall perform the duties of the county election board and its precinct election officers under IC 3-11 for each voting method used.

(c) The town election board shall prepare the ballots in the form prescribed by IC 3-11 and distribute them to the precincts in the town.

(d) This subsection applies only to paper ballots. Notwithstanding subsection (c), the town election board, by unanimous consent of the board's entire membership, may authorize the printing or reproduction of ballots on equipment under the control of the town clerk-treasurer. If the town election board acts under this subsection, the ballots are not required to conform to the precise dimensions concerning the size of political party devices under IC 3-11-2-9 or the placement of a candidate's name under IC 3-11-2-10(f). However, the ballots must otherwise substantially conform with IC 3-11-2.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-18.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.188; P.L.3-1997, SEC.235; P.L.58-2005, SEC.13; P.L.190-2011, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-25
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-14 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.7-1986, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-17
Vacancy existing because of tie vote in primary election; selection of candidate
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A candidate vacancy exists when a tie vote occurs for an office in a primary election. The candidate vacancy shall be filled under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(l).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.421.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-2 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.50; P.L.3-1993, SEC.92; P.L.3-1995, SEC.83; P.L.176-1999, SEC.56. P.L.202-1999, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.14-2004, SEC.194.
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-12-10-9
State police department; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The state police department shall:

(1) serve any notices, subpoenas, impoundment orders, discovery orders, protective orders, or other papers;

(2) secure or transport any election records or equipment; and

(3) perform any other law enforcement duties;

ordered by the state recount commission.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-15
Declarations for more than one compensated office
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A person who files a declaration of candidacy for an elected office for which a per diem or salary is provided for by law is disqualified from filing a declaration of candidacy for another office for which a per diem or salary is provided for by law until the original declaration is withdrawn.

(b) A person may file both:

(1) a declaration of candidacy under this chapter for nomination to a federal or state office; and

(2) a written request under IC 3-8-3-1 that the person's name be placed on the ballot in a primary election as a candidate for nomination for the office of President of the United States.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-5(f).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.12-1988, SEC.1; P.L.3-1997, SEC.127; P.L.176-1999, SEC.31; P.L.179-2011, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-7-21-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 21 / Section 3-7-21-7
Office to be provided
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An agreement under this chapter must provide for an office to accept and process voter registration applications as provided in IC 3-7-18.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-2
Fraudulent application for registration or procurement of registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who, knowing the person is not a voter and will not be a voter at the next election, applies for registration or procures registration as a voter commits a Class C infraction. However, the violation is a Class A misdemeanor if it is committed knowingly or intentionally and the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five (5) years.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.32-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-14-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-14-4-7
Disclosure of how voter voted or information regarding appearance of ballot voted
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A member of a precinct election board or a person otherwise entitled to the inspection of the ballots who knowingly:

(1) reveals to another person how a voter has voted; or

(2) gives information concerning the appearance of any ballot voted;

commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-14
Correction of error in certification of vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) This section does not apply to the correction of an error under IC 3-12-6-29 or IC 3-12-11-23.

(b) The county election board or the election division shall correct an error in the certification of the vote for a candidate or on a public question if the error is discovered not later than the final date and hour for the filing of a recount or contest under this article.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-7 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.115; P.L.3-1997, SEC.354; P.L.66-2003, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 3-8-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-8-9-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to candidates for local or school board offices.

As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-5-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-5-7-2
"Designation" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "designation" refers to a name, a nickname, an initial, an abbreviation, or a number used to identify an individual.

As added by P.L.202-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-5
Name and device; listing of nominees
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The nominees of a:

(1) major political party;

(2) political party described by IC 3-8-4-10; or

(3) group of petitioners under IC 3-8-6 who are identified by the petition as the nominees of a political party;

shall be listed on the ballots under the name of the party or petitioners as designated by them in their certificate or petition. If the same device is selected by two (2) parties it shall be given to the party that first filed the device under IC 3-8-7-11.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.200; P.L.230-2005, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 3-11-4-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11-4-18.5
Challenge absentee voter application; affidavit; referral to county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.5. (a) Upon receipt of an absentee ballot application, a member of the county election board or a member of an absentee voter board may file an affidavit with the county election board alleging that the application:

(1) was not submitted by a voter of the precinct;

(2) contains a false statement; or

(3) has not been executed or filed in accordance with Indiana or federal law.

(b) The affidavit must be in a form prescribed by the election division and state the following:

(1) The name and title of the individual filing the affidavit.

(2) A brief statement of the facts known or believed by the individual regarding why:

(A) the applicant is not a voter of the precinct;

(B) the application contains a false statement; or

(C) the application has not been executed or filed in accordance with Indiana or federal law.

(3) That the individual is executing the affidavit under the penalties of perjury.

(4) The penalties for perjury.

(c) Upon the filing of the affidavit, the approval or denial of the application shall be referred to the county election board, which shall promptly conduct a hearing on the matter.

(d) The county election board may act under IC 3-6-5-31 to refer the matter to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.

As added by P.L.103-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-21
Secure storage of ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The circuit court clerk shall place the envelope or bag in a receptacle provided by the county executive with two (2) different locks.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-6-7-4
Compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A challenger or pollbook holder is not entitled to compensation for services except from the political party making the appointment.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-8(e) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-45-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 45 / Section 3-7-45-3
Cancellation of registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21083, after receipt of the reports required by section 2.1 or 2.2 of this chapter, each county voter registration office shall cancel the registration of each deceased person listed in the reports.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.78; P.L.164-2006, SEC.46; P.L.64-2014, SEC.32; P.L.128-2015, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 3-10-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-10-2-6
Election of governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general; time for electing
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The following public officials shall be elected in 2024, 2028, 2032, 2036, 2040, 2044, and every four (4) years thereafter:

(1) Governor.

(2) Lieutenant governor.

(3) Attorney general.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: Ind. Const. Art. 5, §§ 1, 2, 3, 9; Ind. Const. Art. 8, § 8; 4-6-1-2; 20-1-11.5-2.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.42; P.L.3-1997, SEC.221; P.L.230-2005, SEC.38; P.L.216-2015, SEC.14; P.L.74-2017, SEC.37; P.L.219-2017, SEC.5; P.L.8-2019, SEC.4; P.L.193-2021, SEC.26; P.L.141-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6.5-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-11-6.5-0.3
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the election administration assistance fund established by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.118.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-23
Powers and duties of precinct election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a precinct election board for a municipal election has the same powers and duties, and is subject to the same qualifications and penalties, as a precinct election board appointed for a general election under IC 3-6-6-1.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-11 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-8-5-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.5-3(g).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-33 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-33
Tallying votes; signing returns or other certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. After the close of the polls, the assistant poll clerks shall assist the poll clerks in tallying the votes under the direction of the precinct election board. However, the election returns or other certificates required to be signed by the poll clerks need not be signed by the assistant poll clerks.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-6 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-14-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-7-14-12
Submission of application; forwarding application or declination to register
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) An applicant who completes a voter registration application under section 4 of this chapter is not required to submit the application to a county voter registration office.

(b) The bureau of motor vehicles commission shall forward the voter registration part of the application and any declination to register under this section to the election division for transmittal to the appropriate county voter registration office on an expedited basis in accordance with IC 3-7-26.3, IC 9-24-2.5, and 52 U.S.C. 20504(c)(2)(E).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.22; P.L.2-1996, SEC.18; P.L.14-2004, SEC.23; P.L.164-2006, SEC.10; P.L.128-2015, SEC.38; P.L.227-2023, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 3-10-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-10-2-16
Elected school board member elected at general elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. Notwithstanding any other statute or a school corporation's organization plan, an elected member of the governing body shall be elected at the general election held immediately before the term of office for that position on the governing body expires.

As added by P.L.219-2013, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.7 / Section 3-7-26.7-7
Application of article to Internet applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the county voter registration office shall process the application under this article.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-24
Applicability; poll list; inspector duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) This section does not apply to a county that:

(1) has adopted an order to use an electronic poll book under IC 3-7-29-6(a)(1); or

(2) is a vote center county under IC 3-11-18.1.

(b) This subsection does not apply if the circuit court clerk has provided a marked poll list under section 1(2)(B) of this chapter. In addition to the preparations described in IC 3-11-11-2, IC 3-11-13-27, or IC 3-11-14-16, the inspector shall:

(1) mark the poll list; and

(2) attach the certificates of voters who have registered and voted under IC 3-7-36-14 to the poll list;

in the presence of the poll clerks to indicate the voters of the precinct whose absentee ballots have been received by the county election board according to the certificate supplied under section 1 of this chapter.

(c) The poll clerks shall sign the statement printed on the certificate supplied under section 1 of this chapter indicating that the inspector:

(1) marked the poll list; and

(2) attached the certificates described in subsection (b)(2);

under this section in the presence of both poll clerks.

(d) The inspector shall retain custody of the certificate supplied under section 1 of this chapter until the certificate is returned under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.86; P.L.221-2005, SEC.98; P.L.271-2013, SEC.32; P.L.76-2014, SEC.51; P.L.169-2015, SEC.143; P.L.157-2019, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-25
Confined voters or caregivers; voters with disabilities; visits by absentee voter board; required information; obstruction or interference with election officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) A voter who votes by absentee ballot because of:

(1) illness or injury; or

(2) caring for a confined person at a private residence;

and who is within the county may vote before an absentee voter board or by mail.

(b) If requested by a voter described in subsection (a) or by a voter with disabilities whose precinct is not accessible to voters with disabilities, an absentee voter board shall visit the voter's place of confinement or the residence of the voter with disabilities:

(1) during the regular office hours of the circuit court clerk;

(2) at a time agreed to by the board and the voter;

(3) on any of the nineteen (19) days immediately before election day; and

(4) only once before an election, unless:

(A) the confined voter is unavailable at the time of the board's first visit due to a medical emergency; or

(B) the board, in its discretion, decides to make an additional visit.

(c) This subsection applies to a voter confined due to illness or injury. An absentee voter board may not be denied access to the voter's place of confinement if the board is present at the place of confinement at a time:

(1) agreed to by the board and the voter; and

(2) during the regular office hours of the circuit court clerk. A person who knowingly violates this subsection commits obstruction or interference with an election officer in the discharge of the officer's duty, a violation of IC 3-14-3-4.

(d) The county election board, by unanimous vote of the board's entire membership, may authorize an absentee voter board to visit a voter who is confined due to illness or injury and will be outside the county on election day in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsection (b).

(e) The county election board, by unanimous vote of the board's entire membership, may:

(1) authorize an absentee voter board to visit the voter after first confirming that the individual is a registered voter of the county; and

(2) permit the voter to complete an absentee ballot application before the absentee voter board.

If both members of the absentee voter board approve the voter's application under this subsection, the board shall provide the voter with an absentee ballot.

(f) As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21081, a voter casting an absentee ballot under this section must be:

(1) permitted to verify in a private and independent manner the votes selected by the voter before the ballot is cast and counted;

(2) provided with the opportunity to change the ballot or correct any error in a private and independent manner before the ballot is cast and counted, including the opportunity to receive a replacement ballot if the voter is otherwise unable to change or correct the ballot; and

(3) notified before the ballot is cast regarding the effect of casting multiple votes for the office and provided an opportunity to correct the ballot before the ballot is cast and counted.

(g) As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21081, when an absentee ballot is provided under this section, the board must also provide the voter with:

(1) information concerning the effect of casting multiple votes for an office; and

(2) instructions on how to correct the ballot before the ballot is cast and counted, including the issuance of replacement ballots.

(h) This subsection applies to a voter who applies to vote an absentee ballot by mail. The county election board shall include a copy of the Absentee Voter's Bill of Rights with any absentee ballot mailed to the voter.

(i) An absentee voter board visiting a voter under this section may use an electronic poll book.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-22-3 part; 3-1-22-21(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.264; P.L.10-1988, SEC.114; P.L.5-1989, SEC.56; P.L.4-1991, SEC.97; P.L.3-1993, SEC.152; P.L.3-1997, SEC.306; P.L.126-2002, SEC.71; P.L.209-2003, SEC.146; P.L.103-2005, SEC.13; P.L.164-2006, SEC.108; P.L.128-2015, SEC.182; P.L.169-2015, SEC.120; P.L.109-2021, SEC.31; P.L.193-2021, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 3-11-18.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 3-11-18.1-6
Number of vote centers required; number required for a special election
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), when the total number of active voters in the county equals at least twenty-five thousand (25,000), the following apply:

(1) The plan must provide for at least one (1) vote center for each ten thousand (10,000) active voters.

(2) In addition to the vote centers designated in subdivision (1), the plan must provide for a vote center for any fraction of ten thousand (10,000) active voters.

(b) When a county conducts a special election described in IC 3-10-8-1 that is conducted in only part of a county and not on the same date as a primary, general, or municipal election held in the county, the following apply:

(1) The plan must provide for at least one (1) vote center.

(2) If the election district for the special election contains at least ten thousand (10,000) active voters, the following apply:

(A) The plan must provide for at least one (1) vote center for each ten thousand (10,000) active voters in the election district.

(B) In addition to the vote centers required in clause (A), the plan must provide for a voter center for any fraction of ten thousand (10,000) active voters in the election district.

As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.201-2017, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-9-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-7
Delivering reports; filing deadline
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A person may deliver reports to the appropriate office as follows:

(1) By hand.

(2) By mail.

(3) By electronic mail, if the appropriate office has the capacity to do all of the following:

(A) Receive electronic mail.

(B) Electronically record the date and time that electronic mail is received by the office.

(C) Print out a hard copy of the report after the receipt of the electronic mail by the office.

(b) Reports must be filed as follows:

(1) Hand delivered reports or reports transmitted by mail must be filed with the appropriate office during regular office hours not later than noon seven (7) days after the date of the report.

(2) Reports delivered by electronic mail must be filed with the appropriate office not later than noon seven (7) days after the date of the report.

(c) This subsection applies to a report delivered by electronic mail. Filing of a report occurs under IC 3-5-2.1-47 on the date and at the time electronically recorded by the office's computer system. If a discrepancy exists between the text of the electronic mail and the printed report, the text of the printed report prevails until an amendment is filed under this article to correct the discrepancy.

(d) An office is not required to accept a report or statement required under this article by facsimile transmission. Upon approval of a policy by the commission or a county election board to receive reports or statements by facsimile transmission, the election division or the county election board may accept the facsimile transmission of a report or statement.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-6-3(b).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.149; P.L.3-1997, SEC.205; P.L.2-1998, SEC.6; P.L.176-1999, SEC.47; P.L.126-2002, SEC.35; P.L.186-2025, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-28 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-28
Depositing and counting party identification cards
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. After setting the electronic voting system, the judge shall immediately deposit the political party identification card in a sealed container provided for that purpose. After the polls have closed, all party identification cards shall be counted and compared with the total number of votes cast in the election. All party identification cards must be of durable quality and the same color irrespective of the party that is designated.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-10 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.163; P.L.221-2005, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-6
"County committee"; local office; office of circuit court judge or prosecuting attorney
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "county committee" refers to the precinct committeemen and vice committeemen of a major political party representing a precinct within the county.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a candidate vacancy for a local office shall be filled by either of the following:

(1) A caucus comprised of the precinct committeemen who are eligible to participate under section 10 of this chapter.

(2) The county chairman of the political party or a committee comprised of the chairman, vice chairman, secretary, and treasurer of the county committee of the party, if all of the following apply:

(A) The county chairman or the committee is authorized to fill vacancies under this chapter by majority vote of the county committee.

(B) The election district for the local office is entirely within one (1) county.

(C) Documentation of the authority given under clause (A) is attached to the certification of candidate selection filed under section 15 of this chapter.

(c) A candidate vacancy for the office of circuit court judge or prosecuting attorney in a circuit having more than one (1) county shall be filled by a caucus comprised of the precinct committeemen who constitute the county committees of the political party for all of the circuit.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(b)(1), (b)(2) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.415; P.L.10-1988, SEC.182; P.L.4-1996, SEC.86; P.L.26-2000, SEC.22; P.L.216-2015, SEC.23; P.L.278-2019, SEC.152.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-10-3(g).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-7-39-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 3-7-39-3
Signature required
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A change of address within a county by a voter must be signed in ink or with an indelible pencil.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 3-10-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10-3-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-15-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-25
Keys to locks for ballot storage containers
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The circuit court clerk shall do the following:

(1) Lock the receptacle provided under section 24 of this chapter.

(2) Retain one (1) key to one (1) lock of the receptacle.

(3) Give one (1) key to the other lock of the receptacle to the member of the county election board who is not a member of the same political party as the clerk.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-32 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-32
Precincts using paper ballots; initialing and giving out ballots; duties of clerks
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) If a precinct has both poll clerks and assistant poll clerks and the voting is entirely done by paper ballot, the assistant poll clerks shall perform the same duties required of the poll clerks regarding the initialing and giving out of the ballots and pencils or pens when required to do so.

(b) It is necessary for only the two (2) poll clerks or assistant poll clerks giving out a ballot to place their initials on the back of the ballot. However, the two (2) poll clerks or assistant poll clerks must not have been nominated to a precinct election office by the county chairman of the same political party.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-6 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.35; P.L.176-1999, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-14.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-14.1
Printing names on ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.1. (a) All the candidates for each office who have qualified in the manner prescribed by IC 3-8 for placement on the primary election ballot shall be grouped together under the name of the office and printed in type with uniform capital letters, with uniform space between each name. At the head of each group, a statement reading substantially as follows must be placed immediately below the name of the office and above the name of the first candidate: "Vote for not more than (insert the number of candidates to be nominated) candidates for this office.".

(b) In addition to the candidate's given name and surname, the candidate may use:

(1) initials; or

(2) a nickname by which the candidate is commonly known;

if the candidate's choice of initials or nickname does not exceed twenty (20) characters. Any nickname used must appear in parentheses between the candidate's given name and the candidate's surname.

(c) A candidate may not use a designation such as a title or degree or a nickname that implies a title or degree.

(d) A candidate's name must be printed on the ballot exactly as the name appears on the candidate's certificate of nomination, petition of nomination, or declaration of candidacy.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.75. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.33; P.L.76-2014, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-15
Ballot counting devices and equipment; tests and diagnostic procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The tests and diagnostic procedures described in section 14 of this chapter:

(1) may be executed manually or automatically; and

(2) must allow for operator intervention to validate the proper execution of individually selected equipment functions.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-21 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.287. Repealed by P.L.64-2014, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each precinct where voting is by ballot card voting system.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(c) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.302.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-33 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-33
Vacation of office by person in possession
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. On the demand of a person receiving a commission or certificate of election issued upon the filing of the certificate of a recount commission, a person in possession of the office in question shall vacate and deliver the office. If the person in possession refuses to do so, the court may compel the vacation of the office upon the petition of the person holding the commission or certificate.

As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 3-7-18-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-7-18-7
Procedures for registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. To register under this chapter, an individual must do the following while on the premises of the office:

(1) Complete the voter registration application prescribed under section 3 of this chapter.

(2) Present the application to an employee of the office.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-6-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-6-11-8
Exemption for small lodging houses
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The keeping of three (3) or fewer persons as guests or lodgers in a building does not constitute a building subject to section 5 of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-20-2 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-3-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-3-2-1
General assembly; redistricting session
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Congressional districts shall be established by law at the first regular session of the general assembly convening immediately following the United States decennial census.

Formerly: Acts 1969, c.93, s.1; Acts 1971, P.L.18, SEC.5. As amended by P.L.3-1989, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-6
"Auxiliary party organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Auxiliary party organization" means an organization located within or outside Indiana that:

(1) is affiliated with a political party;

(2) proposes to influence the election of a candidate for state, legislative, local, or school board office, or the outcome of a public question; and

(3) has not:

(A) had an annual expenditure of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more in at least one (1) of the last two (2) years; or

(B) made a contribution of more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) to another committee or to a candidate.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 3-8-2.5-2
Petition of nomination; serves as declaration of candidacy; qualifications for petitioners; required number of signatures; requirements for a signature; petitioner with a disability; affidavit of assistance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A candidate for a school board office must file a petition of nomination in accordance with this chapter and as required under IC 20-23 or IC 20-25. The petition of nomination, once filed, serves as the candidate's declaration of candidacy for a school board office.

(b) A candidate may be nominated for a school board office by petition of voters who are:

(1) registered to vote at the residence address set forth on the petition on the date the petition is certified under this chapter; and

(2) qualified to vote for the candidate.

(c) The petition of nomination must be signed by the number of voters required for the school board office under IC 20-23 or IC 20-25.

(d) Except as provided in this subsection, the signature, printed name, and residence address of the petitioner must be made in writing by the petitioner. If a petitioner with a disability is unable to write this information on the petition, the petitioner may authorize an individual to do so on the petitioner's behalf. The individual acting under this subsection shall execute an affidavit of assistance for each such petitioner, in a form prescribed by the election division. The form must set forth the name and address of the individual providing assistance, and the date the individual provided the assistance. The form must be submitted with the petition.

As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.15; P.L.2-2014, SEC.3; P.L.76-2014, SEC.17; P.L.169-2015, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-33
Statement of economic interests; candidates required to file
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) A candidate for an office listed in subsection (b) must file a statement of economic interests.

(b) Whenever a candidate for any of the following offices is also required to file a declaration of candidacy or is nominated by petition, the candidate shall file a statement of economic interests before filing the declaration of candidacy or declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate, before the petition of nomination is filed, before the certificate of nomination is filed, or before being appointed to fill a candidate vacancy under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2:

(1) Governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state comptroller (auditor of state), treasurer of state, and attorney general, in accordance with IC 4-2-6-8.

(2) Senator and representative in the general assembly, in accordance with IC 2-2.2-2.

(3) Justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, judge of the tax court, judge of a circuit court, judge of a superior court, judge of a probate court, judge of a city court, judge of a town court, and prosecuting attorney, in accordance with IC 33-23-11-14 and IC 33-23-11-15.

(4) A candidate for a local office or school board office, in accordance with IC 3-8-9, except a candidate for a local office described in subdivision (3).

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 2-2.1-3-2 part; 4-2-6-8 part; 33-2.1-8-6 part; 33-2.1-8-7 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.94; P.L.3-1995, SEC.48; P.L.14-2004, SEC.52; P.L.98-2004, SEC.31; P.L.2-2005, SEC.2; P.L.201-2011, SEC.2; P.L.90-2012, SEC.1; P.L.123-2015, SEC.18; P.L.219-2017, SEC.3; P.L.8-2019, SEC.2; P.L.227-2023, SEC.36; P.L.40-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-10-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-10-7
Affidavit; required information
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The affidavits for presidential voting under this chapter must contain the following information:

(1) The person's last, first, and middle name, in that order.

(2) The person's assigned identification number.

(3) The person's date of birth.

(4) Whether the person is a citizen of the United States.

(5) The person's present residence address.

(6) The address of the person's previous residence in Indiana, including the county.

(7) The person's statement that the person satisfies the conditions set forth in section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-31 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-31
Meals or meal allowances
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) Each inspector shall have the precinct election officers furnished with good, plain, and substantial meals, at the regular hours for meals, throughout the day until their work is finished. Alcoholic beverages may not be furnished.

(b) If the county legislative body (as defined in IC 36-1-2-9) adopts an ordinance to provide meal allowances, each precinct election officer is entitled to a meal allowance instead of the meals provided under subsection (a). The ordinance must state the amount of the meal allowance to be provided.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-16 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-11
Rotation of candidate names on ballot system
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A county election board may require that the names of candidates for nomination at a primary election be rotated alphabetically on electronic voting systems. If the board does so, the names shall be rotated by precincts in regular serial sequence, so that each name of a list or group of candidates for an office appears upon the systems an equal number of times, as nearly as practicable, at the top, at the bottom, and in each intermediate place under the title of the office sought.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 3-6-4.5-4
Remedies supplement other remedies under IC 3
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The remedies provided under this chapter are supplemental to any other remedies provided to an aggrieved party under this title.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-2
Necessity of declaration of candidacy for nomination at primary election
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who desires to be nominated at a primary election as a candidate of a political party subject to this chapter for a federal, state, legislative, or local office shall file a declaration of candidacy.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-9-1 part; 3-1-9-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-2.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-12-10-2.2
State recount fund; purpose; administration; expenses; reversion to general fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.2. (a) The state recount fund is established for the purpose of receiving, holding, and disbursing funds as a fiduciary for the state recount commission and individuals who have provided a cash deposit under this article. The fund shall be administered by the administrative division of the office of the secretary of state and money in the fund expended subject to appropriation by the general assembly. The fund may be augmented after budget committee review.

(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(c) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.104. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 3-11-18.1-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 3-11-18.1-14.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.258-2013, SEC.83. Repealed by P.L.219-2013, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 3-7-11-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-7-11-12
Persons to whom written summary of action provided
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The commission shall forward a written summary of any action under section 11 of this chapter to:

(1) the person who filed the notice by first class mail with tracking;

(2) the person alleged to have committed the violation by first class mail with tracking; and

(3) the attorney general by electronic mail.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.9; P.L.227-2023, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 3-10-6.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-10-6.5-4
Required provisions of ordinance
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An ordinance described in section 3 of this chapter must provide the following:

(1) The term of office for each individual elected to an office of the municipality at the next municipal election year. A term of office set under this subdivision must be either:

(A) one (1) year; or

(B) three (3) years;

as specified in the ordinance for each elected office of the municipality.

(2) That the successors of the individuals elected during the next municipal election year shall be elected in the following applicable even-numbered year as determined by the term of office set for each office in the ordinance under subdivision (1).

(3) That the term of office of the successors of the individuals elected for the initial term of office set for each office under subdivision (1) is four (4) years, beginning January 1 after their respective elections.

As added by P.L.107-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-9
Election officers; nomination by county chairmen
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The county chairmen of the major political parties of a county may nominate individuals who meet the requirements of section 7 or 39 of this chapter for the following precinct election offices who will serve in the precinct on election day:

(1) Judge.

(2) Poll clerk.

(3) Assistant poll clerk.

(4) Election sheriff.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-11 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-6-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-6-12-3
"Petition statute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "petition statute" refers to the statute that requires the signatures of petitioners to place a candidate or a public question on the ballot.

As added by P.L.186-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11-7-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(D).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.243; P.L.3-1993, SEC.135; P.L.38-1999, SEC.41. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-3.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-3.7
No quotation marks in formatting public questions on ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.7. A public question printed on a ballot shall be set forth without any quotation marks preceding or following the text of the public question.

As added by P.L.109-2021, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 3-10-5-29 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-10-5-29
Certificate of ratification
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) If the convention agrees to the ratification of the proposed constitutional amendment by majority vote of the delegates elected to the convention, the president and secretary of the convention shall execute a certificate to that effect and transmit the certificate to the election division.

(b) The secretary of state shall transmit the certificate under the official seal of the state to the Secretary of State of the United States.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-14-11.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.230.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-23
County assessor
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. A candidate for the office of county assessor must satisfy the following:

(1) The candidate must have resided in the county for at least one (1) year before the election, as provided in Article 6, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(2) The candidate must own real property located in the county upon taking office.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: Ind. Const. Art. 6, § 4; 36-2-15-2(b).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.91; P.L.219-2007, SEC.1; P.L.146-2008, SEC.2; P.L.146-2012, SEC.1; P.L.76-2014, SEC.12; P.L.167-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-23
Time of ballot storage
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The circuit court clerk shall preserve the receptacle containing the envelope or bag in the clerk's office for the period required under IC 3-10-1-31.1.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.143; P.L.193-2021, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-12.4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-12.4
Election of more than one candidate to an office; placement of office on ballot; required instruction
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.

Sec. 12.4. (a) This section applies whenever more than one (1) candidate may be elected to an office.

(b) The office shall be placed on the general election ballot after the offices described in section 12 of this chapter and before the offices described in section 12.9 of this chapter.

(c) Whenever candidates are to be elected to a county council, city common council, or town council that includes both an at-large member and a member representing a district, the candidates seeking election as an at-large member shall be placed on the ballot before candidates seeking to represent a district.

(d) The ballot shall contain a statement reading substantially as follows above the name of the first candidate: "To vote for any candidate for this office, you must make a voting mark for each candidate you wish to vote for. A straight party vote will not count as a vote for any candidate for this office.".

As added by P.L.21-2016, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.109-2021, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-6-10-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-6-10-5.5
Watcher rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. A watcher appointed under this chapter is entitled to do the following:

(1) Enter the polls at least thirty (30) minutes before the opening of the polls and remain there throughout election day until all tabulations have been completed.

(2) Inspect the paper ballot boxes, ballot card voting system, or electronic voting system before votes have been cast.

(3) Inspect the work being done by any precinct election officer (except when a precinct election officer enters a confidential login or password to obtain access to an electronic poll book or to operate a voting system).

(4) Enter, leave, and reenter the polls at any time on election day.

(5) Witness the calling and recording of the votes and any other proceedings of the precinct election officers in the performance of official duties.

(6) Receive a summary of the vote prepared under IC 3-12-2-15, IC 3-12-3-2, IC 3-12-3-11, or IC 3-12-3.5-3, signed by the precinct election board, providing the names of all candidates and the number of votes cast for each candidate and the votes cast for or against a public question.

(7) Accompany the inspector and the judge in delivering the tabulation and the election returns to the county election board by the most direct route.

(8) Be present when the inspector takes a receipt for the tabulation and the election returns delivered to the county election board.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.13; P.L.169-2015, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 3-7-48-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 48 / Section 3-7-48-7
Written affirmation of residence in precinct
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A voter shall be permitted to vote in a precinct upon written affirmation of the voter's residence in the precinct if:

(1) the voter produces a registration receipt indicating that the voter completed a registration application at a license branch or voter registration agency under this article on a date within the registration period;

(2) the county voter registration office advises the precinct election board that the office:

(A) approved the application; or

(B) has no record of either approving or rejecting the application; and

(3) the voter completes a registration application and provides the completed application to the precinct election board before voting.

(b) A county election board shall provide each precinct election board with a sufficient number of the registration applications for the purposes described in subsection (a). The precinct election board shall attach the completed registration applications to the poll list for processing by the county voter registration office under IC 3-10-1-31.1.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.109; P.L.14-2004, SEC.51; P.L.164-2006, SEC.54; P.L.2-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12-3-12
Casting of votes by absentee voters; counting
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Votes by absentee voters may be cast on paper ballots or ballot cards, or both methods may be used. The ballots may be counted by an automatic tabulating machine or by special canvassing boards appointed by and under the direction of the county election board. A true copy of each paper absentee ballot may be made on a ballot card, which, after being verified in the presence of witnesses, shall be counted in the same manner as other ballot cards.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-8.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-7-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-7-10-2
"License branch"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. For purposes of this article, "license branch" includes a location operated by a full service provider (as defined in IC 9-14.1-1-2).

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-13-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-13-2-6
Tiebreaking vote; effect of lack of quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If a tie vote occurs among a group of chairmen acting under section 4 or 5(b) of this chapter, the state chairman may cast the tiebreaking vote.

(b) If a quorum required under the rules of a meeting held under this chapter is not present, the state chairman shall fill the candidate vacancy.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(c).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.96-2012, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-7-45-2.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 45 / Section 3-7-45-2.1
Coordination of statewide voter registration list with Indiana department of health to remove names of deceased voters; cancellation of voter registration of deceased voters
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.1. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division shall coordinate the computerized list generated by the statewide voter registration system under IC 3-7-26.3 with the Indiana department of health to permit a county voter registration office to cancel the registration records of deceased individuals on an expedited basis.

(b) The Indiana department of health shall report to the election division, by county, the names, ages, and known residence addresses of all persons who:

(1) died within Indiana but outside the county of residence; and

(2) maintained a residence address within the county during the two (2) years preceding the date of death.

(c) Each county health officer and municipal health officer shall report to the Indiana department of health the names, ages, and known voting addresses in the county of all persons:

(1) who have died within the jurisdiction of the officer; or

(2) for whom burial permits have been issued by the officer.

The Indiana department of health shall report this information to the election division.

(d) The Indiana department of health shall report to the election division, by county, the names, ages, and known residence addresses of all persons:

(1) who died outside Indiana;

(2) who maintained a residence address within the county during the two (2) years preceding the date of death; and

(3) whose names were supplied to the Indiana department of health under an agreement made under section 5 of this chapter.

(e) The local health officer shall provide a copy of the death certificate for each individual included in the death records filed quarterly to the county voter registration office under IC 16-37-3-9(d). If a voter is identified as deceased in the death records, the county voter registration office shall cancel the voter registration record of that individual in conformity with section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.77. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.45; P.L.64-2014, SEC.30; P.L.128-2015, SEC.136; P.L.138-2019, SEC.1; P.L.56-2023, SEC.3; P.L.70-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-10-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-10-5-4
Conduct of election; precinct election officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Each county election board shall conduct the election required by section 1 of this chapter. The precinct election officers consist of one (1) inspector and two (2) poll clerks to be appointed by the county election board at least ten (10) days before the election. These officers have the same powers and duties as other precinct election officers and receive the same pay that precinct election officers receive in general elections.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-14-1 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-8-5-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.5-3(c).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.113. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 3-8-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-8-6-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.10-1988, SEC.238.
Ind. Code § 3-13-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-13-2-3
United States Representative
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A candidate vacancy for United States Representative shall be filled by appointment by the district chairman of the political party.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(b)(3).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-4.5
Education program to inform of effect of casting multiple ballots for single office
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21081, an election board must establish a voter education program to notify a voter of the effect of casting multiple ballots for a single office on an optical scan ballot card tabulated at a central location.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.155. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.113; P.L.128-2015, SEC.188.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-112 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-112
"VSTOP"
Status: in_force

Sec. 112. "VSTOP" refers to the voting system technical oversight program established by IC 3-11-16-2.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-19
Failure of equipment; supply of paper ballots and voting booths
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. Each county election board shall be at its office from 5 a.m. until 6 p.m. on election day. Upon notice that an electronic voting system is out of order or fails to work, the board shall be ready between those hours to deliver to any precinct in the county:

(1) necessary paper ballots;

(2) election booths with an adequate number of stalls;

(3) ballot boxes; and

(4) all necessary supplies and equipment as required by law.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 3-12-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-12-9-3
Local, circuit, or school board office; written notice of tie vote to fiscal body
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Whenever a circuit court clerk receives certification that a tie vote at an election for a local office or a school board office occurred, the clerk shall immediately send a written notice of the tie vote to:

(1) the fiscal body of the affected political subdivision; or

(2) if the tie vote occurred in an election for a circuit office in a circuit that includes more than one (1) county, the fiscal body of each county of the circuit.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-11-4.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.230-2005, SEC.60; P.L.9-2024, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-26
Notice of approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. The co-directors shall promptly notify the county executive of:

(1) the approval of a precinct establishment order by the commission; and

(2) the date the order becomes effective.

The co-directors shall provide one (1) copy of the approved order to the county executive.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-7-18-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-7-18-13
Submission of application to circuit court clerk or board of registration member not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. An applicant who completes a voter registration application under this chapter is not required to submit the application to a circuit court clerk or board of registration member.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-9-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-9-1-13
Treasurer of committee; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A treasurer of a committee:

(1) must be a United States citizen;

(2) may not be the chairman of a committee except in the case of a candidate under section 7 of this chapter;

(3) must be appointed treasurer in writing as required by section 14 of this chapter; and

(4) must file the written instrument of appointment as required by section 15 of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-14.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.8-1992, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-7-33-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 3-7-33-8
Scanning paper document that creates, amends, or cancels voter registration record into the computerized list
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Upon receiving a paper document that creates, amends, or cancels the voter registration record of an individual in the computerized list maintained under IC 3-7-26.3, the county voter registration office shall scan the paper document and attach the scanned image to the voter's file in the computerized list. This section requires the scanning of a voter registration application that is subsequently rejected.

As added by P.L.116-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-11-9-5
"Service animal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "service animal" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-3-11.5.

(b) A voter who requires the assistance of a service animal is entitled to bring the animal into the polls and the voting booth.

As added by P.L.66-2003, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 3-7-31-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 3-7-31-5
Requirements of forms; version of form that may be used
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The registration forms prescribed under section 1 of this chapter must:

(1) provide for the residence address and the mailing address of the individual completing the forms;

(2) contain a statement that a notice of disposition of the person's registration application will be mailed to the mailing address of the individual;

(3) require the applicant to provide the applicant's voter identification number;

(4) require an individual subject to IC 3-7-32-8 who receives a completed application from the applicant to state on the application the name and residence address of the individual and the date on which the individual received the application from the applicant, with this statement being certified to by the individual under the penalties for perjury;

(5) contain a receipt to be given by an individual subject to IC 3-7-32-8 to the applicant when the individual receives the completed application; and

(6) if the form is a mail registration form:

(A) include the age and citizenship questions listed in IC 3-7-22-5; and

(B) contain a receipt to be given by an individual to an applicant who transmits the application to the individual.

The receipt provided under subdivisions (5) and (6) must state the name and residence address of the individual and the date on which the individual took custody of the application.

(b) Any version of a form approved by the commission under section 1 of this chapter before August 1, 2013, may not be used after December 31, 2013, or accepted by a county voter registration office under IC 3-5-4-8.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.91; P.L.199-2001, SEC.11; P.L.258-2013, SEC.51; P.L.169-2015, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.4 / Section 3-7-26.4-5
Parts and reports from list other than lists of registered voters
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The election division may provide parts and reports from the computerized list concerning information other than lists of registered voters.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-6-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-6-7-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-8(e) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.11; P.L.2-1997, SEC.2; P.L.38-1999, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.230-2005, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-7-22-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 22 / Section 3-7-22-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.40; P.L.3-1997, SEC.69. Repealed by P.L.199-2001, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-18
Inspector or judge; requirement of oath
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. A person appointed to a precinct election office by a precinct election board or by a county election board may not assume the duties of inspector or judge until that person has taken the oath required by section 19 of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-11 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-14.5
Ballot label; casting straight party vote
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.

Sec. 14.5. A ballot label must not include a touch sensitive point or button to permit a voter to cast a straight party ticket for a political party if:

(1) there are no candidates of that political party; or

(2) the only candidates:

(A) of the political party; or

(B) that have stated an affiliation with the political party under IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(a)(5);

are for election to school board offices or offices to which more than one (1) individual is to be elected and which will not be credited with a vote under IC 3-12-1-7 or IC 3-12-1-7.1 if a voter casts a straight party ticket.

As added by P.L.109-2021, SEC.51. Amended by P.L.227-2023, SEC.102; P.L.195-2025, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-5-3-1
Payment of expenses by county and municipality; appropriations; prohibited actions by political subdivision
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in sections 7 through 10 of this chapter, the county auditor shall pay the expenses of voter registration and for all election supplies, equipment, and expenses out of the county treasury in the manner provided by law. The county fiscal body shall make the necessary appropriations for these purposes.

(b) The county executive shall pay to the circuit court clerk or board of registration the expenses of:

(1) removing voters from the registration record under IC 3-7-43, IC 3-7-45, or IC 3-7-46; and

(2) performing voter list maintenance programs under IC 3-7;

out of the county treasury without appropriation.

(c) Registration expenses incurred by a circuit court clerk or board of registration for:

(1) the salaries of members of a board of registration appointed under IC 3-7-12-9;

(2) the salaries of chief clerks appointed under IC 3-7-12-17; and

(3) the salaries of assistants employed under IC 3-7-12-19;

may not be charged to a municipality. However, the municipality may be charged for wages of extra persons employed to provide additional assistance reasonably related to the municipal election.

(d) A political subdivision that conducts or administers an election may not:

(1) accept private money donations; or

(2) receive funds or expend funds received;

from a person for preparing, administering, or conducting elections or employing individuals on a temporary basis for the purpose of preparing, administering, or conducting elections, including registering voters. This subsection does not prohibit a political subdivision from receiving or expending funds from the state or from the federal government to prepare for, administer, or conduct an election.

(e) A political subdivision that conducts or administers an election may not join the membership of, or participate in a program offered by, a person who has directly financed:

(1) preparing, administering, or conducting elections; or

(2) employing individuals on a temporary basis for the purpose of preparing, administering, or conducting elections, including registering voters.

For purposes of this subsection, a person does not include the local, state, or federal government.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-5(d) part; 3-1-7-5(a); 3-1-5-16 part; 3-1-14-13; 3-1-23-14; 3-1-31-4; 3-2-7-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.9-1987, SEC.1; P.L.15-1993, SEC.1; P.L.12-1995, SEC.8; P.L.4-1996, SEC.2; P.L.109-2021, SEC.5; P.L.87-2022, SEC.1; P.L.9-2024, SEC.14; P.L.65-2024, SEC.1; P.L.1-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-25
Effective date of orders; restricted periods
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. A precinct establishment order may not become effective during the following periods:

(1) In a year in which a general election is held, the period beginning on the first day that a declaration of candidacy may be filed under IC 3-8-2-4 and ending the day following general election day.

(2) For precincts located wholly or partially within a municipality, after January 31 and before the day following municipal election day, in a year in which a municipal election is held.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.251; P.L.212-2001, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11-7-18
Filing contracts, leases, or purchase orders with election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The county executive shall file a copy of all contracts, leases, or purchase orders, including modifications, for the sale or lease of voting equipment, systems, or software with the election division.

(b) The documents listed in subsection (a) must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after the date of approval of the contract, lease, or purchase order by the county executive.

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.170; P.L.3-1997, SEC.288; P.L.221-2005, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-2
"Board of registration"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board of registration" includes a board of elections and registration.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.14-2000, SEC.1; P.L.144-2001, SEC.5; P.L.170-2019, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-9-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-9-2-8
Contributions from national committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A central committee may accept contributions from the national committee or the national congressional committee of a political party to be expended for purposes authorized by this article.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-5.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11.7-2-1
Certain voters entitled to vote provisional ballot; notice to voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21082, this section applies to the following individuals:

(1) An individual:

(A) whose name does not appear on the registration list; and

(B) who is challenged under IC 3-10-1 or IC 3-11-8 after the voter makes an oral or a written affirmation under IC 3-7-48-5 or IC 3-7-48-7 or after the voter produces a certificate of error under IC 3-7-48-1.

(2) An individual described by IC 3-10-1-10.5, IC 3-11-8-23.5, or IC 3-11-8-27.5 who is challenged as not eligible to vote.

(3) An individual who seeks to vote in an election as a result of a court order (or any other order) extending the time established for closing the polls under IC 3-11-8-8.

(b) As required by 52 U.S.C. 21083, a voter who has registered to vote but has not:

(1) presented identification required under 52 U.S.C. 21083 to the poll clerk before voting in person under IC 3-11-8-25.1; or

(2) filed a copy of the identification required under 52 U.S.C. 21083 to the county voter registration office before the voter's absentee ballot is cast;

is entitled to vote a provisional ballot under this article.

(c) A voter who has registered to vote but has not:

(1) presented documentation required under IC 3-7-33-4.7 to the poll clerk before voting in person; or

(2) filed a copy of the identification required under IC 3-7-33-4.7 with the county voter registration office before the voter's absentee ballot is cast;

is entitled to vote a provisional ballot under this article.

(d) A precinct election officer shall inform an individual described by subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) that the individual may cast a provisional ballot if the individual:

(1) is eligible to vote under IC 3-7-13-1;

(2) submitted a voter registration application during the registration period described by IC 3-7-13-10; and

(3) executes an affidavit described in IC 3-10-1-9 or IC 3-11-8-23.

(e) A precinct election officer shall inform an individual described by subsection (a)(3) that the individual may cast a provisional ballot.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.171; P.L.164-2006, SEC.121; P.L.219-2013, SEC.61; P.L.128-2015, SEC.201; P.L.65-2024, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-22
Explanation of manner of voting to voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. After a voter has signed the poll list, both judges, on request, shall give an explanation of the manner of voting.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-20
Voters' poll list cover
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. On the front cover of the bound looseleaf poll list sheets or the book form poll lists the following should be printed:

(1) The heading: "VOTERS' POLL LIST COVER".

(2) A notice to the inspector that after the polls are closed the poll list that has been used in the precinct on election day should be assembled and enclosed in a separate envelope provided for that purpose and delivered to the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the election is held with the other election returns as provided in this title.

(3) The signatures of the inspector, judges, and clerks of the election board, certifying the following:

(A) That the signatures shown in the list is the record of the voters' poll list.

(B) The type of election.

(C) The date of the election.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.97; P.L.4-1996, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-8
Applications; length of validity
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An application under this chapter is valid for one (1) year after the date that the application is filed with the election division and for any additional time that the commission considers necessary to act upon the application.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-8-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-8-9-5
Statement of economic interests; when to file
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An individual required to file a statement under section 4 of this chapter shall file the statement as follows:

(1) With the individual's:

(A) declaration of candidacy under IC 3-8-2 or IC 3-8-5;

(B) petition of nomination under IC 3-8-2.5 or IC 3-8-6 for an office described in IC 3-8-2-5 in a county with a separate board of registration under IC 3-7-12 after certification by the board of registration;

(C) petition of nomination under IC 3-8-2.5 or IC 3-8-6 for an office described in IC 3-8-2-5 in a county that does not have a separate board of registration under IC 3-7-12;

(D) petition of nomination under IC 3-8-6 for an office described in IC 3-8-2-5 after certification by the county voter registration office;

(E) certificate of nomination under IC 3-10-2-15 or IC 3-10-6-12;

(F) statement consenting to be a replacement candidate under IC 3-8-6-17;

(G) declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under IC 3-8-2-2.5; or

(H) certificate of candidate selection under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2.

(2) When the individual assumes a vacant elected office under IC 3-13-7, IC 3-13-8, IC 3-13-9, IC 3-13-10, IC 3-13-11, or IC 20-23-4-30. A statement filed under this subdivision must be filed not later than noon sixty (60) days after the individual assumes the elected office.

As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.32; P.L.76-2014, SEC.25; P.L.74-2017, SEC.31; P.L.278-2019, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-9-5-20.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-20.1
Supplemental large contribution report of candidates other than candidates for state office
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.1. (a) This section:

(1) applies only to a large contribution that is received and accepted by a candidate, the candidate's committee, or the treasurer of the candidate's committee; and

(2) does not apply to a candidate for a state office, the candidate's committee, or the treasurer of the candidate's committee.

(b) As used in this section, "election" refers to any of the following:

(1) A primary election.

(2) A general election.

(3) A municipal election.

(4) A special election.

(5) For candidates nominated at a state convention, the state convention.

(c) As used in this section, "large contribution" means contributions:

(1) that total at least one thousand dollars ($1,000); and

(2) that are received and accepted:

(A) not more than twenty-five (25) days before an election; and

(B) not less than forty-eight (48) hours before an election.

(d) The treasurer of a candidate's committee shall file a supplemental large contribution report with the election division or a county election board not later than forty-eight (48) hours after the contribution is received and accepted. A candidate for a legislative office shall file a report required by this section with the election division and the county election board as required by section 3 of this chapter. A report filed under this section may be filed by facsimile (fax) transmission.

(e) A report required by subsection (d) must contain the following information for each large contribution:

(1) The name of the person making the contribution.

(2) The address of the person making the contribution.

(3) If the person making the contribution is an individual, the individual's occupation.

(4) The total amount of the contribution.

(5) The dates and times the contributions making up the large contribution were received and accepted by the treasurer, the candidate, or the candidate's committee.

(f) The election division shall prescribe the form for the report required by this section.

As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.66-2003, SEC.27; P.L.221-2005, SEC.26; P.L.169-2015, SEC.76; P.L.227-2023, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 3-14-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-14-1-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.3-1995, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 3-8-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-8-5-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.5-5(a).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.117; P.L.10-1988, SEC.46; P.L.14-2004, SEC.61. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.196; P.L.3-1997, SEC.326. Repealed by P.L.194-2013, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11.5-2-5
When an absentee ballot application or absentee ballot is considered sent
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An absentee ballot application or an absentee ballot is considered "sent" to a voter if the application or ballot is:

(1) sent by United States mail addressed to the voter;

(2) transmitted by fax to a number provided by the voter; or

(3) personally given to the voter.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11.5-7-2
Compensation of couriers and counters
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The voters appointed as couriers or absentee ballot counters under this article shall be compensated in the following manner:

(1) Couriers assigned to deliver absentee ballots certifications to the precincts on election day under IC 3-11.5-4-8, are entitled to a per diem established by the county executive and a sum for mileage established by the county fiscal body.

(2) The absentee ballot counters who are assigned to perform duties regarding absentee ballots on election day are entitled to a per diem established by the county executive.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-3
Offices
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The county executive shall provide each board of registration with suitable offices. The offices must be:

(1) located in the county courthouse or in a building easily accessible to the courthouse;

(2) easily accessible to the public; and

(3) adequate to meet the needs of the board.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-12
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A town election board shall hold meetings on call of the chairman whenever necessary to perform its duties. If the chairman refuses, fails, or is unable to call a meeting, the two (2) remaining members may meet to perform the duties of the board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-5(a).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-7-13-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-7-13-11
Deadline for registration or transfer of registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A person desiring to register or transfer a registration may do so at the office of the circuit court clerk or board of registration through the close of business on the twenty-ninth day before the election is scheduled to occur.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-17.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-12-8-17.5
Special election; corrected canvass of votes; certificate of election
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.5. (a) After a special election ordered under section 17 of this chapter is conducted, the county election board shall issue a corrected canvass of the votes. The corrected canvass must substitute the votes cast in the special election in a precinct for each candidate for the votes cast for that candidate in that precinct during the contested election. The board shall add the substituted vote totals to the votes cast for each candidate in each precinct in which the special election was not conducted.

(b) The board or circuit court clerk shall then issue a certificate of election under IC 3-12-4-9 or IC 3-12-5-2 and file a copy of the certificate with the election division. If the contest was for an office commissioned by the governor, the election division shall forward a copy of the certificate to the governor for the issuance of a commission under IC 4-3-1-5.

(c) The election division shall provide a copy of the corrected canvass of the votes to the office.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.366. Amended by P.L.212-2001, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-27
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.126-2002, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-11
Chairman; secretary
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The members of a town election board shall select one (1) of the appointed members to serve as chairman. The town clerk-treasurer shall serve as secretary of the board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-4.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-6-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-6-1-14
Actions to enforce rules or resolutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An action brought under section 13 of this chapter:

(1) must be commenced, prosecuted, and tried in the circuit or superior court of the county where the defendant resides;

(2) shall be tried by the court without a jury;

(3) has precedence over all other cases pending in the court, except murder trials; and

(4) may not be venued from the county.

Process shall be served and proceedings conducted as in other civil actions, except that process shall be returned three (3) days from the date of service. An appeal from the judgment entered in any case may be taken by either party.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-51 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-51
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.136. Repealed by P.L.221-2005, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-33 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-33
Processing voted ballot; poll list entry of voting; procedure for handling ballot not cast by voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) After a voter has marked a ballot card, the voter shall place it inside the envelope provided for this purpose or fold the ballot described in section 18(b)(1) of this chapter and return the ballot card to the judge.

(b) The judge shall offer to return the envelope with the ballot card inside to the voter. The voter shall:

(1) accept the envelope and deposit it in the ballot box; or

(2) decline the envelope and require the judge to deposit it in the ballot box.

(c) If a voter offers to vote a ballot card that is not inside the envelope provided for this purpose or with the ballot not folded as described in section 18(b)(1) of this chapter, the precinct election board shall direct the voter to return to the booth and place the ballot card in the envelope provided for this purpose or fold the ballot. After voting, a voter shall leave the polls.

(d) If a voter leaves the booth without casting a ballot, a precinct election official shall:

(1) attempt to advise the voter not to leave the polls because the voter's ballot has not been cast; and

(2) permit the voter to return to the booth to complete the process of casting the voter's ballot.

(e) If the voter has left the polls, or declines to return to the booth, the inspector shall direct both judges to do the following:

(1) Enter into the booth and place the voter's ballot inside the envelope provided or fold the ballot as described in section 18(b)(1) of this chapter.

(2) Give the envelope or folded ballot to the inspector.

The inspector shall then deposit the voter's ballot in the ballot box.

(f) After the voter's ballot has been deposited in the ballot box, the judges and the inspector shall promptly complete a form prescribed under IC 3-5-4-8 containing the following information:

(1) The name of the voter who left the polls without completing the process of casting a ballot if the voter's name is known.

(2) The approximate time that the voter left the polls.

(3) Whether the voter was advised that the voter could return to the booth to complete the casting of the ballot.

(4) A statement made under the penalties for perjury indicating that:

(A) the judges gave the voter's ballot to the inspector;

(B) the inspector deposited the voter's ballot in the ballot box; and

(C) the judges and the inspector did not make any alteration to the choices made by the voter.

The form must be signed by both judges and the inspector.

(g) After a voter's ballot cards have been deposited in the ballot box, the poll clerks shall make a voting mark after the voter's name on the poll list.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-4(e) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.321; P.L.4-1996, SEC.71; P.L.38-1999, SEC.49; P.L.176-1999, SEC.90; P.L.239-2001, SEC.13; P.L.221-2005, SEC.87; P.L.278-2019, SEC.109; P.L.156-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 3-12-3.5-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.126. Repealed by P.L.193-2021, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-2
Applicability of chapter; paper ballot cast votes
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter applies to the counting of absentee ballots cast on paper ballots.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 3-6-4.1-11
Compensation and expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to receive both of the following:

(1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).

(2) Reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-10-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-10-8-4
Notice of special election; information to be published; filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Each circuit court clerk who is required to conduct a special election under Indiana law or receives a writ ordering a special election shall publish in accordance with IC 5-3-1 the following information:

(1) Under the proper political party or independent candidate designation:

(A) the title of office; and

(B) the names of all candidates who have filed for election to the office;

if an elected office will be on the ballot at the special election.

(2) The text of any public question to be submitted to the voters.

(3) The date of the election.

(4) The hours during which the polls will be open.

(5) The dates, times, and locations of voting at the circuit court clerk's office and at satellite offices under IC 3-11-10-26.

(b) The county election board or town election board shall file a notice of a special election conducted under this chapter with the election division not later than noon seven (7) days after publishing the notice under subsection (a).

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-19-4.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.95; P.L.3-1993, SEC.107; P.L.12-1995, SEC.65; P.L.2-1996, SEC.122; P.L.3-1997, SEC.236; P.L.216-2015, SEC.19; P.L.278-2019, SEC.46; P.L.109-2021, SEC.12; P.L.227-2023, SEC.61; P.L.240-2025, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 3-10-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-10-2-11
Judges; time for electing
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A judge of the circuit court shall be elected at:

(1) the first general election following an appointment by the governor to fill a vacancy in the office of judge of the circuit court; or

(2) the general election before the term of the judge expires under Article 7, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana;

whichever occurs first, and every six (6) years thereafter.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, judges of the superior and probate courts shall be elected at the general election before their terms of office expire and every six (6) years thereafter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: Ind. Const. Art. 7, § 7; 33-5; 33-10.5-4-2.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.334-1989(ss), SEC.1; P.L.5-1989, SEC.40; P.L.201-2011, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-17
Duties of employees if applicant registering to vote after twenty-ninth day before primary, general, municipal, or special election
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. If an individual is registering to vote after the twenty-ninth day before the date that a primary, general, municipal, or special election is scheduled in the precinct where the voter resides, the employee or a volunteer of the office who provides an individual with an application for assistance or services under this chapter shall do the following:

(1) Inform the individual that office registration will not permit the individual to vote in the next election.

(2) Inform the individual of other procedures the individual may follow to vote in the next election.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-7.5
Electronic poll books; seals
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies to a precinct in which an electronic poll book is used and that contains a seal used in the manner described in IC 3-11-3-10.

(b) Before opening the polls, the inspector and the judge of the opposite political party shall determine if the seal on each electronic poll book or container of a single electronic poll book:

(1) is intact;

(2) shows no evidence of tampering; and

(3) bears the number indicated on the list provided to the inspector by the county election board.

(c) The inspector and the judge shall certify if each electronic poll book seal complies with subsection (b) by executing a form prescribed under IC 3-5-4-8.

(d) If the inspector or the judge determines that any electronic poll book seal does not comply with subsection (b), the inspector or the judge shall immediately notify the county election board.

As added by P.L.71-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-5-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-5-4-14
Election day duties of the circuit court clerk
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The office of the circuit court clerk must remain closed on primary election day and general election day. However, the circuit court clerk shall perform the duties required by this title to conduct elections on primary election day and general election day.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the circuit court clerk is not required to perform on primary election day and general election day a duty other than conducting elections.

As added by P.L.240-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-12-11-13
Consolidated recount
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. If there is a consolidation of petitions and cross-petitions for a recount, the state recount commission shall by consolidated order grant the consolidated petitions and cross-petitions and order a consolidated recount of all votes in each precinct in the election district for the office requested in the petitions and cross-petitions.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.127; P.L.194-2013, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-13
Ballot order; retention of justice or appellate judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The following offices shall be placed on the general election ballot in the following order after the offices described in section 12.9 of this chapter:

(1) Retention of a justice of the supreme court.

(2) Retention of a judge of the court of appeals.

(3) Retention of the judge of the tax court.

(b) Whenever more than one (1) justice of the supreme court is subject to retention, the name of each justice must appear on the ballot in alphabetical order. However, if the justice serving as chief justice is subject to retention, the chief justice's name must appear first.

(c) Whenever more than one (1) judge of the court of appeals is subject to retention, the name of each judge must appear on the ballot in alphabetical order. However, if the judge serving as chief judge is subject to retention, the chief judge's name must appear first.

(d) These offices shall be placed in a separate column on the ballot.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.208. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.62; P.L.83-1999, SEC.2; P.L.58-2005, SEC.17; P.L.190-2011, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-22
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-19(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.109; P.L.4-1991, SEC.90; P.L.17-1993, SEC.14; P.L.12-1995, SEC.83; P.L.126-2002, SEC.59; P.L.209-2003, SEC.131. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-39 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-39
Firmware instructions; undervoting permitted
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. The electronic voting system firmware instructions must contain necessary logical instructions to determine correct recording of each and every candidate or public question selection made by the voter to the appropriate memory registers and tables. In the case of a partially voted ballot, deliberate undervoting by a voter must be permitted. This undervoting must be validated by machine determination that particular candidate or public question selections have not been made. In cases where a selected candidate or vote on a public question is not recording correctly upon casting of the ballot, the electronic voting system equipment must generate an error signal and automatically stop operation of the machine until the problem is resolved.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-13-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-13-6-3
Office of clerk of circuit court
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A vacancy in the office of clerk of the circuit court that was last held by a person elected or selected as a candidate of a major political party of the state shall be filled by a caucus under IC 3-13-11.

(b) A vacancy that occurs in the office of clerk of the circuit court:

(1) other than by resignation; and

(2) that is not covered by subsection (a);

shall be certified to the governor by the judge of the circuit court.

(c) A vacancy in the office of clerk of the circuit court not covered by subsection (a) shall be filled by the governor. The person who is appointed holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-2 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.436; P.L.14-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-13-7-4
Vacating of office by incumbent pending outcome of election contest
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If, pending the outcome of an election contest, the incumbent vacates the office after the expiration of the incumbent's term, the vacancy shall be filled as are other vacancies under this chapter until the election is decided or the office is otherwise filled. This section does not affect the incumbent's right to hold over as provided in Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-7.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-17
Inducement of votes by board member or precinct election officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A member of a precinct election board, a precinct election officer, or a member of an absentee voter board who knowingly induces or persuades a voter to vote for a candidate or for or against a public question while acting as a board member or precinct election officer commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.481; P.L.10-1988, SEC.213; P.L.3-1997, SEC.406; P.L.158-2013, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 3-13-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-13-4-2
Office of justice of supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, or judge of tax court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A vacancy in the office of justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, or judge of the tax court shall be filled as provided in IC 33-27.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: Ind. Const. Art. 7, §§ 9, 10, 11; 33-3-5-6.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 3-11-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11-4-1
Entitlement to vote by absentee ballot in clerk's office or satellite office; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A voter who is otherwise qualified to vote in person is entitled to vote by absentee ballot. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a voter voting by absentee ballot must vote in the office of the circuit court clerk (or board of elections and registration in a county subject to IC 3-6-5.2 or IC 3-6-5.6) or at a satellite office established under IC 3-11-10-26.3.

(b) A county election board, by unanimous vote of its entire membership, may authorize a person who is otherwise qualified to vote in person to vote by absentee ballot if the board determines that the person has been hospitalized or suffered an injury following the final date and hour for applying for an absentee ballot that would prevent the person from voting in person at the polls.

(c) A county election board or board of elections and registration, by unanimous vote of its entire membership, may authorize an individual who is otherwise qualified to vote in person and wishes to vote by absentee ballot to file an application for an absentee ballot if the board determines that:

(1) during the last eleven (11) days before the election:

(A) the governor has declared a disaster emergency under IC 10-14-3-12; or

(B) the county has declared a local disaster emergency under IC 10-14-3-29;

(2) the disaster emergency prevents the individual from voting in person at a polling place; and

(3) an absentee voter board can receive the voter's absentee ballot not later than 6 p.m. on election day.

(d) The absentee ballots used in subsection (b) or (c) must be the same official absentee ballots as described in section 15 of this chapter. Taking into consideration the amount of time remaining before the election, the commission, the county election board, or the board of elections and registration shall determine whether the absentee ballots are transmitted to and from the voter by any of the following:

(1) Mail.

(2) Personal delivery.

An absentee ballot that is personally delivered shall comply with the requirements in sections 19, 20, and 21 of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-1.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.223; P.L.7-1990, SEC.40; P.L.4-1991, SEC.67; P.L.3-1993, SEC.124; P.L.17-1993, SEC.10; P.L.1-1994, SEC.4; P.L.12-1995, SEC.76; P.L.3-1995, SEC.98; P.L.2-1996, SEC.140; P.L.126-2002, SEC.47; P.L.14-2004, SEC.101; P.L.66-2010, SEC.9; P.L.109-2021, SEC.19; P.L.193-2021, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12-3-13
Recount; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. In case of a recount, all ballot cards shall be recounted in the manner prescribed by this chapter unless:

(1) the court ordering the recount or the state recount commission directs that they be counted manually; or

(2) a request for a manual recount is made under IC 3-12-6 or IC 3-12-11.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-9.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.355.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-11
Chairman to call meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The chairman of a county election board shall call a meeting of the board whenever the chairman considers it necessary for the performance of the board's duties.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-3 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-11.5-1-5
Advisory opinion 2022-8; void
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Advisory opinion 2022-8, adopted by the election commission on March 25, 2022, is void.

As added by P.L.212-2025, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-5-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-5-17
Persons committed to mental health institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) This section applies to an individual who is:

(1) adjudged mentally ill; and

(2) committed to an institution for individuals with a mental illness.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a) has only one (1) residence for purposes of this title.

(c) An individual described in subsection (a) may state the individual's residence as either of the following, but not both:

(1) The address of the institution where the individual has been committed.

(2) The address where the individual lives when the individual is not committed to an institution.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.4; P.L.3-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-31 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-31
Small claims court constable
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. A candidate for the office of constable of a small claims court must:

(1) have resided in the township for more than one (1) year upon taking office; and

(2) be at least twenty-one (21) years old upon taking office.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-8-4(d) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.18-1993, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-10.5
Voting booth occupancy; time limits; refusal to leave
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) At a primary election, a voter may not remain in the voting booth longer than five (5) minutes.

(b) At a general, municipal, or special election, a voter may not remain in the voting booth longer than four (4) minutes.

(c) If a voter refuses to leave the voting booth after the lapse of the time provided under subsection (a) or (b), the precinct election board, or the election sheriff or sheriffs upon the order of the board, shall immediately remove the voter from the booth.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.282. Amended by P.L.193-2021, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-1.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-1.2
Proof of identification not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.2. An absentee voter is not required to provide proof of identification when:

(1) mailing, delivering, or transmitting an absentee ballot under section 1 of this chapter; or

(2) voting before an absentee board under section 25 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.109-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.103-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-2(b).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-2
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The general assembly finds the following:

(1) Persons with a disability will desire and should have the full opportunity to register to vote by using any registration method set forth in this article, and not merely through the agencies described in section 1 of this chapter.

(2) The offices and individuals serving persons with a disability under this article should strive to develop and provide registration forms and services that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

(3) The agencies described in section 1 of this chapter are generally decentralized, and as a result:

(A) are more likely to be frequently restructured; and

(B) require significant assistance in providing training for employees or volunteers to offer voter registration services under this article.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-7
Acceptance of delivery of absentee ballots at post office
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Not later than 6 p.m. on election day each circuit court clerk, or an agent of the clerk, shall visit the appropriate post office to accept delivery of absentee envelopes.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.227-2023, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-6
Territory not included in established precincts; inclusion in contiguous precinct
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If any territory in any county is not included in one (1) of the precincts established by the county executive under this chapter, that territory is included within the precinct that:

(1) is contiguous to that territory; and

(2) contains the least number of registered voters according to the precinct registration record maintained by the circuit court clerk or the board of registration on the date of the most recent general election.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.7-1990, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-21.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-21.7
Duties of recount commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 21.7. (a) Unless the recount commission makes a finding under subsection (b), the recount commission shall:

(1) count ballots in accordance with this article; and

(2) not order that all ballots in a precinct not be counted.

(b) If:

(1) a party to the recount presents evidence of fraud, tampering, or misconduct affecting the integrity of the ballot within a precinct; and

(2) the commission determines that the fraud, tampering, or misconduct within that precinct was so pervasive that it is impossible for the commission to determine the approximate number of votes that each candidate received in that precinct;

the commission may order that none of the ballots from that precinct be counted.

As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-27
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Repealed by P.L.26-2000, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-10-4-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-10-4-6.5
Indiana's certificate of ascertainment; contents; security features
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) In submitting Indiana's certificate of ascertainment as required by 3 U.S.C. 6, the governor shall certify Indiana's presidential electors and state in the certificate the following:

(1) That the presidential electors will serve as presidential electors unless a vacancy occurs in the office of presidential elector before the end of the meeting at which votes are cast, in which case an alternate presidential elector will fill the vacancy as a presidential elector.

(2) If an alternate presidential elector is appointed to fill a vacancy, the governor will submit an amended certificate of ascertainment stating the names on the final list of Indiana's presidential electors.

(b) The certificate must:

(1) bear the seal of the state of Indiana; and

(2) contain at least one (1) security feature, as determined by the secretary of state, for purposes of verifying the authenticity of the certificate.

(c) A security feature determined under subsection (b) is confidential.

As added by P.L.201-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.141-2023, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-6-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-6-9-10
Discharge of watcher
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The circuit court clerk shall immediately revoke the power of a watcher when requested by the attorney-in-fact to discharge the watcher. The clerk shall provide forms for the purpose of requesting the discharge of a watcher.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-6-2(a)(4) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-16
Entry and memorandum of vote count
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The number of votes that each candidate and public question received shall be written in words and numbers. The absentee ballot counters shall prepare a memorandum of the total votes cast for each candidate and on each public question and ensure that each member of the county election board receives a copy of the memorandum.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-24-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 24 / Section 3-7-24-15
Financial institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A financial institution (as defined in IC 28-1-1-3) may be designated as a distribution site for registration by mail forms.

(b) The NVRA official may enter into an agreement on behalf of the commission with the board of trustees of a financial institution to designate the financial institution as a distribution site for registration by mail forms under this section.

(c) The circuit court clerk may enter into an agreement on behalf of the county election board with the board of trustees of a financial institution to designate the financial institution as a distribution site for registration by mail forms under this section. A clerk that enters into an agreement under this subsection must provide the NVRA official with the following:

(1) A copy of the agreement.

(2) The address of the voter registration site.

(3) The name of the person responsible for voter registration services at the site.

(d) If the agreement under subsection (c) is revised or the information provided under subsection (c) changes, the clerk shall promptly provide the NVRA official with the revised agreement or changed information.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 3-7-34-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 3-7-34-1.5
"Incomplete" registration forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) For purposes of this chapter, a registration form is "incomplete" if the applicant does not provide any of the following:

(1) The name of the applicant.

(2) The residence address of the applicant (other than the ZIP code).

(3) The mailing address of the applicant (other than the ZIP code), unless the applicant provides a residence address at which United States Postal Service mail delivery for the applicant can be received.

(4) The date of birth of the applicant.

(5) The voter identification number of the applicant or a statement that the applicant has no voter identification number.

(6) The applicant's response to the question, "Are you a citizen of the United States of America?".

(7) The applicant's response to the question, "Will you be at least eighteen (18) years of age on or before election day?".

(8) A map, description, or diagram sufficient to permit locating the voter's residence (if the applicant has no residence address with a street number or name included on this application).

(9) The signature of the applicant to the statement swearing or affirming that:

(A) the applicant meets the requirements for approval of the application;

(B) the information and all other statements on the application are true; and

(C) the applicant understands if the applicant signs the statement knowing that the statement is not true, the applicant is committing perjury, and understands the penalties for committing perjury.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, a registration form is "incomplete" if a person who received a completed application from the applicant does not provide any of the following:

(1) The name and residence address of the individual who received the application.

(2) The date on which the individual received the application from the applicant.

(3) The signature of the individual certifying this information.

(c) For purposes of this chapter, a registration form is "incomplete" if the applicant lists on the registration form a post office box or a commercially available mailing box as the residence address of the applicant.

(d) For purposes of this chapter, a registration form is "incomplete" if a county voter registration office determines that the registration form violates IC 3-7-32-7.5.

As added by P.L.258-2013, SEC.56. Amended by P.L.64-2014, SEC.16; P.L.241-2025, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-15
Consolidated recount of votes
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. If there is a consolidation of petitions and cross-petitions, the court shall by consolidated order grant the consolidated petitions and cross-petitions and order a consolidated recount of all votes in all precincts in the counties requested in the petitions and cross-petitions.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-9 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.7-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-25
Destruction of stored ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. When permitted under IC 3-10-1-31.1, the clerk and a county election board member of the opposite political party shall remove the envelope or bag from the receptacle and destroy the envelope or bag.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.144; P.L.193-2021, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-4
Application for certification; fee; disposition of fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to an application for a de minimis change.

(b) Each application for certification of a voting system shall be accompanied by a fee of five thousand dollars ($5,000). All fees collected under this section shall be deposited with the treasurer of state in the voting system technical oversight program account established by IC 3-11-17-6.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Amended by P.L.120-2009, SEC.9; P.L.71-2019, SEC.20; P.L.227-2023, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 3-5-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-5-10
Physical presence in another Indiana precinct
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Subject to section 6 of this chapter, if a person is physically present within another precinct in Indiana with the intention of making that precinct the person's residence, the person loses residency in the precinct that the person left.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-4
Treatment of ballot found without genuine signature
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If a county election board finds that the signature on a ballot envelope or transmitted affidavit is not genuine, the board shall write upon the ballot envelope the words "The county election board has found the signature of this voter is not genuine. This ballot is subject to IC 3-11.5-4-13.5 or IC 3-11.5-4-13.6.".

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.79; P.L.109-2021, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 3-7-21-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 21 / Section 3-7-21-6
Governing body; designation of voter registration agency; unanimous vote required
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, the officer, board, entity, or agency that has the authority to enter into an agreement with the county election board is the "governing body" under IC 3-7-18.

(b) A county election board, by unanimous vote of its entire membership, may enter into an agreement to designate an office located within the county as a voter registration agency.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-3 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.7-1986, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-27
Party identification card receipt; voting time limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. If electronic voting systems are used in a precinct, one (1) of the poll clerks shall give a printed political party identification card to a voter after the voter signs the poll list. Before entering the voting booth, the voter must give the party identification card to a judge, and the judge shall set or have the electronic voting system set to allow the voter to vote only for the candidates of the voter's party. After the system is set, the voter may register a vote upon it within the time provided under IC 3-11-14-26.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-9-10 part; 3-1-9-12.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.162; P.L.221-2005, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 3-10-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-10-4-11
Amended certificate of ascertainment; transmittal to governor; substitution of amended certificate for original certificate; certificate of vote; transmittal of documents under federal law
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) After the vote of Indiana's presidential electors is completed, if the final list of presidential electors differs from any list that the governor previously included on a certificate of ascertainment prepared and transmitted under 3 U.S.C. 6, the secretary of state immediately shall prepare an amended certificate of ascertainment and transmit it to the governor for the governor's signature.

(b) The governor immediately shall deliver the signed amended certificate of ascertainment to the secretary of state and a signed duplicate original of the amended certificate of ascertainment to all individuals entitled to receive Indiana's certificate of ascertainment, indicating that the amended certificate of ascertainment is to be substituted for the previously submitted certificate of ascertainment.

(c) The secretary of state shall prepare a certificate of vote. The presidential electors listed on the final certificate of ascertainment shall sign the certificate of vote. The secretary of state shall process and transmit the signed certificate of vote with the amended certificate of ascertainment under 3 U.S.C. 9, 3 U.S.C. 10, and 3 U.S.C. 11.

As added by P.L.201-2017, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-10
Duplicate copy of damaged ballot; witnesses
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If necessary, a true duplicate copy shall be made of the damaged ballot card in the presence of witnesses and substituted for the damaged card.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-21-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 21 / Section 3-7-21-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.36; P.L.3-1997, SEC.65. Repealed by P.L.258-2013, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-38 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-38
Expired
Status: repealed

Expired 12-31-2014 by P.L.214-2011, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-94 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-94
"School corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 94. "School corporation" refers to a public school corporation established under IC 20.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-5-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-5-4-12
Agreements to use a threat, intelligence, and enterprise security company designated by the secretary of state; expiration of section
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) This section applies only if the costs to a county to enter into an agreement required by this section can be paid from money:

(1) received from the federal government and permitted to be spent for this purpose; or

(2) appropriated by the general assembly for this purpose.

(b) Each county shall enter into an agreement with the secretary of state to use a threat intelligence and enterprise security company designated by the secretary of state to provide hardware, software, and services to:

(1) investigate cybersecurity attacks;

(2) protect against malicious software; and

(3) analyze information technology security risks.

(c) The agreement to provide services to a county under this section:

(1) has no effect on any threat intelligence and enterprise security service provided to the county by any other agreement with a provider or by any county employee or contractor; and

(2) must be designed to complement any existing service agreement or service used by the county;

when the county enters into the agreement.

(d) This section expires January 1, 2028.

As added by P.L.135-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.193-2021, SEC.5; P.L.115-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-7-28-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 28 / Section 3-7-28-11
Master list showing cancellation of registration; time requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The master list copies shall be prepared and furnished not later than fifteen (15) days after a voter's registration has been canceled under the voter list maintenance program.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.4 / Section 3-7-26.4-9
Request for information from list; execution of agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person who files a request for a compilation of the information contained in the computerized list with the election division under this chapter must execute an agreement with the election division on a form prescribed under IC 3-5-4-8.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-11-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-11-9-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to:

(1) each precinct; and

(2) absentee voting, including the casting of an absentee ballot before an absentee voter board:

(A) in the office of the:

(i) circuit court clerk; or

(ii) board of elections and registration; or

(B) at a satellite office established under IC 3-11-10-26.3.

[1986 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.8-1992, SEC.24; P.L.66-2010, SEC.20; P.L.170-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-12
Change of address to residence outside county
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As provided in 52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(1)(B)(ii), if the county voter registration office determines from information provided under this chapter that a voter has moved to a different residence address that is not located in the same county in which the voter is currently registered, the voter registration office shall cancel the voter’s registration if the change of address to a residence outside the county is confirmed.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.104. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 3-7-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-7-14-8
Procedures for registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. To register under this chapter, an individual must do the following while on the premises of the license branch:

(1) Complete the voter registration application under section 4 of this chapter.

(2) Present the application to an employee of the license branch.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-7
Removal, change, or mutilation of voting system ballot label to deceive voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An inspector or poll clerk in a precinct who, for the purpose of:

(1) deceiving a voter;

(2) causing it to be doubtful for what ticket, candidate, or public question a vote is cast; or

(3) causing it to appear that votes cast for one (1) ticket, candidate, or public question were cast for another ticket, candidate, or public question;

removes, changes, or mutilates a voting system or any part of a voting system commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.103-2005, SEC.34; P.L.158-2013, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-11
Tampering with marking device, ballot, or record or equipment; interference with operation or secrecy of voting
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A person who recklessly:

(1) tampers with or damages a marking device, ballot, or other record or equipment used in an election;

(2) interferes with the correct operation of such a device or equipment; or

(3) interferes with the secrecy of voting;

commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 3-7-48-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 48 / Section 3-7-48-6
Removal of incorrect name
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If a voter casts a ballot under section 5 of this chapter, the inspector of the precinct shall immediately contact the circuit court clerk or board of registration of the county. The clerk or board shall promptly contact the precinct election board of any precinct in which the voter's name is incorrectly shown on the rolls, and order the precinct election board to remove the name of the voter from the registration record of that precinct.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-5
Grouping of ballot cards; not applicable in county having a consolidated city
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to a county having a consolidated city.

(b) The absentee ballot counters shall determine if the ballot cards are properly grouped and arranged so that all similar cards from a precinct are together before the ballots are counted on an automatic tabulating machine.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2018, SEC.20; P.L.210-2018, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-20
Filing of ballot counter's oath
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The circuit court clerk shall file the oath taken under section 19 of this chapter with the clerk's other election documents.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-12.5
Ballot order; alternative order of county offices
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. Notwithstanding section 12 of this chapter, the county election board may alter the prescribed ballot order to place the names of the candidates for the following offices before the names of the candidates for county judicial offices:

(1) Prosecuting attorney.

(2) Clerk of the circuit court.

(3) The county offices listed in section 12(a)(4) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.227-2023, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11-7-11.5
Ballot card voting system; write-in vote count capacity
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.5. A ballot card voting system must permit the counting of write-in votes in accordance with IC 3-12-1-7 and IC 3-12-1-7.5.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.138. Amended by P.L.21-2016, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-12-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-12-13-1
"County election board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. For purposes of this chapter, a reference to a "county election board" includes the following:

(1) A county election board established by IC 3-6-5.

(2) A board of elections and registration.

As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-7
Territory included in more than one established precinct
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If any territory in any county is included in more than one (1) of the precincts established by the county executive under this chapter, that territory is included within the precinct that:

(1) is one (1) of the precincts in which that territory is described in the orders issued by the county executive under this chapter;

(2) is contiguous to that territory; and

(3) contains the least number of registered voters according to the precinct registration record maintained by the circuit court clerk or the board of registration as of the date of the most recent general election.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.7-1990, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-28.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-28.5
City court judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.5. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for the office of judge of a city court in a city located in a county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000).

(b) A candidate for the office of judge of a city court must reside in the city upon filing any of the following:

(1) A declaration of candidacy or declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate required under IC 3-8-2.

(2) A petition of nomination under IC 3-8-6.

(3) A certificate of nomination under IC 3-10-6-12.

(c) A candidate for the office of judge of a city court must reside in a county in which the city is located upon the filing of a certificate of candidate selection under IC 3-13-1-15 or IC 3-13-2-8.

(d) Before a candidate for the office of judge of a city court may file a:

(1) declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination;

(2) certificate of candidate selection under IC 3-13-1-15 or IC 3-13-2-8; or

(3) declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate or certificate of nomination under IC 3-8-2-2.5 or IC 3-10-6-12;

the candidate must be an attorney in good standing admitted to the practice of law in Indiana.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.92. Amended by P.L.12-1992, SEC.4; P.L.12-1997, SEC.1; P.L.38-1999, SEC.23; P.L.176-1999, SEC.29; P.L.254-1999, SEC.3; P.L.14-2000, SEC.2; P.L.98-2004, SEC.29; P.L.119-2012, SEC.5; P.L.173-2015, SEC.2; P.L.104-2022, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11-7-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-6(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.246; P.L.2-1996, SEC.165; P.L.3-1997, SEC.285. Repealed by P.L.176-1999, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-39 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-39
Audit requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. The county election board shall conduct an audit under section 37 of this chapter by means of tests and procedures that are approved by the commission and independent of the provider of the ballot card voting system being audited.

As added by P.L.6-1986, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.324; P.L.2-1996, SEC.194.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-21
Sample ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The official sample ballots for a primary election shall be printed from the first or official form of ballot only.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-7 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-10-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-10-6-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to municipal and school district elections in the following municipalities:

(1) All cities.

(2) Towns having a population of three thousand five hundred (3,500) or more.

(3) Towns located entirely or partially within a county having a consolidated city, regardless of their population.

(b) Prison inmates may not be counted in determining population size for purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.12; P.L.11-1988, SEC.3; P.L.3-1993, SEC.100; P.L.15-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-48-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 48 / Section 3-7-48-2
Certificate of error; issuance and execution
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A certificate of error issued under section 1 of this chapter:

(1) may be issued at any time after:

(A) the production of the certified list under IC 3-7-29; or

(B) the downloading of the information into an electronic poll book under IC 3-7-29-6(c);

(2) shall be executed by the circuit court clerk, or in a county with a board of registration, by both members of the board; and

(3) shall be numbered serially in the method prescribed for entry in the computerized list maintained under IC 3-7-26.3.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.81-2005, SEC.29; P.L.271-2013, SEC.8; P.L.76-2014, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-1.9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-1.9
Comparison of sample ballots with ones supplied; certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.9. (a) Before the opening of the polls, the precinct election board shall compare the ballots with the sample ballots and determine whether the names, numbers, and letters are in agreement. The board then shall certify that the ballots and the sample ballots are in agreement. Forms shall be provided for certification, and the certification shall be filed with the election returns.

(b) This subsection applies when the county election board provides a precinct with a printed sample ballot under section 1.7 of this chapter. The inspector of each precinct, or a person under the direction of the inspector, shall post sample ballots near the entrance of the chute for the precinct. The ballots must be available for public inspection throughout election day.

(c) This subsection applies when the county election board provides a precinct with an electronic form of the sample ballot under section 1.7 of this chapter. The inspector of the precinct, or a person under the direction of the inspector, shall post a notice near the entrance of the chute for the precinct that the sample ballot for the precinct is available for review on an electronic device. The sample ballot must be made available for public inspection throughout election day.

(d) This subsection applies to a county using vote centers. Not later than the first date that a voter may cast a ballot at a vote center, the county election board shall do both of the following:

(1) Make the comparison between the sample ballots, regular official ballots, and provisional ballots described in subsection (a).

(2) Certify that the ballots are in agreement.

A copy of the certification shall be entered into the minutes of the county election board.

(e) This subsection applies to a county using vote centers. The county election board shall do both of the following:

(1) Have copies of each sample ballot for each precinct available for inspection by a voter at each vote center.

(2) Post a notice in the vote center stating that sample ballots are available for inspection upon request by the voter.

(f) This subsection applies to a county using vote centers when the county election board provides the vote center with an electronic form of the sample ballot under section 1.7 of this chapter. The inspector of the vote center, or a person under the direction of the inspector, shall post a notice near the entrance of the chute for the vote center that the sample ballots for each precinct in the county are available for review on an electronic device. The sample ballots must be made available for public inspection throughout election day.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.101; P.L.227-2023, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-23
Instruction cards; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) The cards required by section 22 of this chapter must contain instructions to the voters as to what must be done to:

(1) obtain ballots for voting;

(2) prepare ballots for voting; and

(3) obtain a new ballot in place of one accidentally defaced, mutilated, or spoiled.

(b) The cards must contain, in underlined type, the following:

(1) That it is a crime to violate Indiana election laws.

(2) That the voter should examine the ballot to determine whether the back of the ballot has:

(A) the initials of the poll clerks in ink; or

(B) the printed initials of the poll clerks, in a vote center county using an electronic poll list and a printer separate from the electronic poll list that prints on the back of each ballot card, immediately before the ballot card is delivered to the voter, the printed initials of the poll clerks captured through the electronic signature pad or tablet at the time the poll clerks log into the electronic poll book system.

(3) That the voter should examine the ballot to determine if the ballot has any mark (other than the initials of the poll clerks) before voting.

(4) That the voter should not make any mark on the ballot except a voting mark in the manner provided by IC 3-12-1 because a mark other than a voting mark may void the ballot.

(5) That the voter should return the ballot to the poll clerks and request another ballot if:

(A) the poll clerks' initials have not been properly placed on the ballot;

(B) the ballot has a mark (other than the initials of the poll clerks) before the voter places a voting mark on the ballot; or

(C) the voter has improperly marked the ballot.

(c) The cards must also set out copies of IC 3-14-2-16, IC 3-14-2-17, IC 3-14-3-10, IC 3-14-3-13, IC 3-14-3-15, IC 3-14-3-16, and IC 3-14-4-9.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-11 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.217; P.L.55-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-24
Time for storage of ballots and papers
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. The circuit court clerk shall preserve the receptacle containing the envelope or bag in the clerk's office for the period required under IC 3-10-1-31.1.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.154; P.L.193-2021, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-19
Assistance by town marshal
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The town marshal, whenever called upon by a town election board, shall assist the board in the enforcement of the election laws and the discharge of its duties.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-8.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-8-6-8
Certification of petitioners as eligible to vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. For a petition of nomination to be considered valid by the officer required to receive the petition, the county voter registration office in the county where the petitioner is registered must certify that each petitioner is a voter at the residence address listed in the petition at the time the petition is being processed. The certification must accompany and be part of each petition. The certification must indicate that each petitioner is eligible to vote for the candidates being nominated by the petition.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-1(f) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-6.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-6.3
Polls may not be located in facility in which polls or chute contain a display visible to voter of political preference, party allegiance, or pictures, photographs, or other likeness of currently elected official
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.3. (a) The polls may not be located in a structure on or in which is affixed any display visible to a voter of political preference or party allegiance. Except as provided in subsection (b), this section does not prohibit the location of the polls in a structure that includes any pictures, photographs, or other likenesses of any currently elected federal, state, county, or local official.

(b) The polls may not be located in a structure in which the polls or chute contain any display visible to the voter of political preference or party allegiance, including any pictures, photographs, or other likenesses of any currently elected federal, state, county, or local official.

As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.56. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 3-10-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-10-9-5
Statutory authorization for question
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A local public question may not be placed on the ballot at an election unless the placement of the local public question on the ballot at the election is expressly authorized by statute.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.191. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 3-6-4.5-6
Filing complaint with election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21112, a person who believes there is a violation of any provision of Title III, including a violation that has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur, may file a complaint with the election division.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-24
Preservation of certificates and petitions of nomination
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. The election division and each circuit court clerk shall preserve all certificates and petitions of nomination filed under this article for the period required under IC 3-10-1-31.1.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-7.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.135; P.L.3-1993, SEC.79; P.L.3-1997, SEC.164; P.L.38-1999, SEC.30; P.L.14-2004, SEC.68; P.L.193-2021, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-12-8-11
Party to proceeding; stating right or claim by answer or counterclaim
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Any other person who was a candidate at the election for nomination or election to the office involved and upon whom notice was served under section 9 of this chapter is a party to the proceeding and may state any right or claim the person may have by an answer or counterclaim.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.5-1988, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-13-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-13-9-4
Office of town council member
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in the town council:

(1) not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or

(2) covered by section 1 of this chapter, but not filled by a major political party by the applicable deadline set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.

(b) The vacancy shall be filled by the remaining members of the council at a regular or special meeting.

(c) The town clerk-treasurer shall give notice of the meeting. Except as provided in subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after:

(1) the vacancy occurs if the vacancy is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or

(2) the applicable deadline for a major political party to fill the vacancy as set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.

(d) The notice must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) state the purpose of the meeting;

(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and

(4) be sent by first class mail to each council member at least ten (10) days before the meeting.

(e) If a vacancy:

(1) is not covered by subsection (f) or section 1 of this chapter; and

(2) exists because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3);

the town council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the town council determines that a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3).

(f) If a vacancy:

(1) is not covered by subsection (e) or section 1 of this chapter; and

(2) exists because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(2);

the town council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the town clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The town clerk-treasurer may not give the notice required by subsection (c) until the town clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

(g) If a vacancy:

(1) is covered by section 1 of this chapter and not covered by subsection (h);

(2) exists because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3); and

(3) exists for more than thirty (30) days;

the council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than sixty (60) days after the town council determines that a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3).

(h) If a vacancy:

(1) is covered by section 1 of this chapter and not covered by subsection (g);

(2) exists because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(2); and

(3) exists for more than thirty (30) days;

the council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than sixty (60) days after the town clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The town clerk-treasurer may not give the notice required by subsection (c) until the town clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-6 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.451; P.L.8-1989, SEC.11; P.L.4-1991, SEC.129; P.L.174-2002, SEC.1; P.L.1-2003, SEC.7; P.L.119-2005, SEC.18; P.L.278-2019, SEC.159.
Ind. Code § 3-13-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-13-8-6
Office of city clerk of second class city
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in the office of city clerk of a second class city not covered by section 1 of this chapter.

(b) A vacancy shall be filled by the mayor or acting mayor, subject to the approval of the common council. However, if a vacancy exists because of the death of the city clerk, the mayor or acting mayor may not fill the vacancy until the mayor or acting mayor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

(c) The common council shall vote on the question of approving the mayor or acting mayor's appointment at a regular or special meeting. The president of the common council shall give notice of the meeting, which shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the appointment is made. The notice must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) state the purpose of the meeting;

(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and

(4) be sent by first class mail to each council member at least ten (10) days before the meeting.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-5(a) part, (b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.443; P.L.119-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-33 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-33
Real-time monitoring of system status and data quality
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. The vendor shall provide for the real-time monitoring of system status and data quality. The election division (or the competent person designated by the commission to act on behalf of the election division) shall determine methods of assessment with the advice of a test authority. Implementation options include the following:

(1) Hardware monitoring of redundant processing functions which are carried out in parallel or serially.

(2) Statistical assessment and measures of system operation.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-30 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-30
Written notice of violation; persons to whom copies provided
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) This section applies when a person aggrieved by a violation of:

(1) NVRA; or

(2) this article;

files a written notice of the violation with the circuit court clerk of the county where the violation occurred.

(b) The clerk shall promptly provide a copy of the notice by first class mail with tracking to:

(1) the person alleged to have committed the violation;

(2) the members of the county election board; and

(3) the NVRA official.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.32; P.L.227-2023, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-4
Standards for approval; tests to be conducted before approving system; marketing, sale, lease, or installation of voting system; expiration of approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall:

(1) require the vendor to have tests conducted concerning the compliance of an electronic voting system with HAVA and the standards set forth in this chapter and IC 3-11-15; and

(2) have the results of the tests evaluated by the person designated under IC 3-11-16;

before determining whether to approve the application for certification of an electronic voting system.

(b) The tests required under this section must be performed by an independent laboratory accredited under 52 U.S.C. 20971. However, if the commission determines that it is impossible or impractical to have an independent laboratory conduct tests on an electronic voting system, the commission may direct that the tests be conducted by any other entity approved by the commission. The vendor shall pay any testing expenses under this section.

(c) If the commission finds that an electronic voting system complies with this article, the commission may approve the system. The approved system then may be adopted for use at an election.

(d) An electronic voting system may not be marketed, sold, leased, installed, or implemented in Indiana before the application for certification of the system is approved by the commission.

(e) An approval of an electronic voting system under this chapter expires on the date specified by section 28(a) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.80; P.L.2-1996, SEC.175; P.L.176-1999, SEC.74; P.L.221-2005, SEC.58; P.L.128-2015, SEC.172; P.L.21-2016, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-5
Noncontested races and unopposed candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Whenever there is no contest in a political party for the nomination of a candidate or candidates for an office, the party may hold a primary election for that nomination. The appropriate election board shall certify the names of the candidates for each nomination for which there is no contest as though a primary election had been held. However, except as provided in subsections (b) through (c), if there is a contest in any party for any nomination, the name of each candidate of each party shall be placed on the primary election ballot, whether or not the candidate is opposed.

(b) If the only contest in a political party is for the election of a precinct committeeman or a delegate to the party's state convention, the names of unopposed candidates for nomination are not required to be placed on the primary election ballot unless the appointed member of the county election board affiliated with the political party files a written request that these names be printed on the primary election ballot.

(c) The names of unopposed candidates for election as a precinct committeeman or a delegate to a political party's state convention are not required to be placed on the primary election ballot unless an appointed member of the county election board affiliated with the political party files a written request that these names be printed on the primary election ballot.

(d) If a party wants to conduct a primary under subsection (c), an appointed member of the county election board affiliated with the party must file a notice with the county election board not later than noon seven (7) days after the final date for filing a declaration of candidacy, stating that the party will hold a primary.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-4 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.77; P.L.176-1999, SEC.55; P.L.9-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-5-10-7.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-5-10-7.1
Redistricting following 2020 decennial census
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.1. (a) A redistricting authority described in section 7(a)(1) of this chapter that did not redistrict election districts or did not recertify existing districts following the 2020 decennial census, shall:

(1) after January 1, 2025, and before November 1, 2025, redistrict election districts for an office that is on the ballot during the 2024 general election; or

(2) before November 1, 2025:

(A) recertify existing districts under section 8 of this chapter; or

(B) redistrict election districts for an office that is not on the ballot during the 2024 general election.

(b) Redistricting or recertifying under this section must be based on the 2020 decennial census.

(c) A member of a redistricting authority described in subsection (a) that fails to:

(1) redistrict election districts; or

(2) recertify existing districts under section 8 of this chapter;

before June 30, 2025, shall not be entitled to receive payment of any salary or fees, as fixed by law, until the redistricting authority complies with subsection (a).

(d) This section expires July 1, 2026.

As added by P.L.18-2024, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.153-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-7-36-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 3-7-36-9
Clerk to forward application to board of registration; recording information; transmission of absentee ballot application
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If a voter registration application is delivered to the circuit court clerk in a county where there is a board of registration, the clerk shall promptly deliver to the board the application requesting registration.

(b) If the application is a combined application for registration and an application for an absentee ballot, the clerk shall record the name, address, and other necessary information for the use of the county election board or board of elections and registration in mailing an application for an absentee ballot.

(c) The requested application for an absentee ballot shall be mailed or transmitted to the applicant by electronic mail or fax if:

(1) requested by the applicant; and

(2) the applicant provides an electronic mail address or a fax number that permits the board to send an application not later than the end of the first business day after the board receives the communication from the voter.

If the electronic mail address or fax number provided by the applicant does not permit the board to send the application not later than the end of the first business day after the board receives the communication, the board shall send the application by United States mail.

(d) The clerk shall promptly deliver a combined application to the board. The board shall promptly mail the registration application to the applicant at the address appearing on the application submitted by the applicant or transmit the application to the applicant by electronic mail or fax if:

(1) requested by the applicant; and

(2) the applicant provides an electronic mail address or a fax number that permits the board to send an application not later than the end of the first business day after the board receives the communication from the voter.

If the electronic mail address or fax number provided by the applicant does not permit the board to send the application not later than the end of the first business day after the board receives the communication, the board shall send the application by United States mail.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.66-2010, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-1.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-12-1-1.7
Write-in votes
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.7. (a) The following provisions govern the counting of write-in votes:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (b), only votes cast for declared write-in candidates shall be counted and certified.

(2) The name of a candidate, written on the space reserved for write-in voting, is not considered a distinguishing mark that would invalidate a ballot under section 3 of this chapter. However, the name or office of a candidate written in a place on the ballot other than the place reserved for write-in voting may not be counted for that office.

(3) A write-in vote for an office is void if the voter attempts to cast the vote by a means other than printing the name of the candidate in ink or lead pencil. The use of stickers, labels, rubber stamps, or other similar device is not permitted.

(4) An abbreviation, a misspelling, or other minor variation in the form of the name of a candidate or an office shall be disregarded in determining the validity of the ballot if the intention of the voter can be ascertained.

(5) Write-in votes for each write-in candidate shall be counted separately using the tally sheets provided by the county election board.

(6) This subdivision applies to a voter who casts a ballot for:

(A) an individual who is a candidate for President of the United States;

(B) an individual who is a candidate for Vice President of the United States; or

(C) both individuals who are candidates for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States.

A ballot cast as described in this subdivision is considered to be cast for the presidential electors and alternate presidential electors pledged to support the ticket of candidates for President and Vice President printed on the regular official ballot.

(7) This subdivision applies to a voter who casts a ballot for:

(A) an individual who is a candidate for governor;

(B) an individual who is a candidate for lieutenant governor; or

(C) both individuals who are candidates for governor and lieutenant governor.

A ballot cast as described in this subdivision is considered to be cast for both individuals who are candidates for governor and lieutenant governor of Indiana who are printed on the regular official ballot.

(b) This subsection does not apply to an office for which more than one (1) individual may be nominated or elected within the same election district. A write-in vote cast for an individual whose name appears on the ballot as a candidate for that office shall be counted as a vote for the candidate.

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.110. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.177; P.L.3-1997, SEC.338; P.L.193-2021, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 3-6-4.1-10
Failure of chair to call meeting
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If the chair for any reason fails to call a meeting of the commission, then:

(1) the vice chair, with the written approval of the remaining two (2) commission members, may convene a meeting of the commission; and

(2) the three (3) members of the commission may meet to execute the powers and perform the duties of the commission.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-8-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-8-6-5
Contents of petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A petition of nomination must state all of the following:

(1) The name of each candidate as:

(A) the candidate wants the candidate's name to appear on the ballot; and

(B) the candidate's name is permitted to appear on the ballot under IC 3-5-7.

The petition must specify, by a designation described in IC 3-5-7-5, each designation that the candidate wants to use that is permitted by IC 3-5-7.

(2) The address of each candidate, including the mailing address, if different from the residence address of the candidate.

(3) The office that each candidate seeks.

(4) The information required under IC 3-10-4-5, if the petition nominates candidates for presidential electors.

(5) That the petitioners desire and are registered and qualified to vote for each candidate.

(6) Whether the candidate is affiliated with the same political party as any other candidate or group of candidates that has filed or will be filing a petition of nomination with the county voter registration office under section 10 of this chapter. This subdivision does not apply to an independent candidate.

(b) A petition of nomination must:

(1) designate a brief name of the political party that the candidates represent;

(2) indicate that the candidate is an independent candidate; or

(3) indicate that the candidates are an independent ticket.

(c) If a political party has previously filed a device with the election division under IC 3-8-7-11, the petition may incorporate that device by reference in the petition. If a political party has not previously filed a device under IC 3-8-7-11, or the petition is for an independent ticket, the petition of nomination may include a device for designating the party or ticket on the ballot.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-1(e).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.47; P.L.3-1993, SEC.72; P.L.3-1995, SEC.59; P.L.3-1997, SEC.146; P.L.202-1999, SEC.7; P.L.14-2004, SEC.63; P.L.230-2005, SEC.30; P.L.227-2023, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 3-6-5.1-7
Form of complaint
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A complaint filed under this chapter must be written, signed, and sworn to before an individual authorized to administer an oath under IC 33-42-9.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.27; P.L.128-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-14-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-7-14-13
Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Voter registration information received or maintained by the bureau of motor vehicles commission under this chapter is confidential and may be used only for voter registration purposes as provided in this article, 52 U.S.C. 20504(b), and 52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(6).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.24; P.L.128-2015, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 3-7-15-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-7-15-18
Notification to applicant of disposition
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The circuit court clerk or board of registration shall, upon receiving a completed application under section 16 of this chapter, notify the applicant of the disposition of the application in the manner prescribed under IC 3-7-33 and as required under 52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(2).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-38 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-38
Petition for confirmation of vote cast
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. Each county chairman for either of the major parties in the county may petition the county election board for confirmation of the vote cast on a ballot card voting system no earlier than the Saturday before an election and no later than the Thursday after an election. The petition may specify not more than five percent (5%) of the precincts or five (5) precincts, whichever is greater, in which a ballot card voting system was used for an audit under section 37 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.6-1986, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.323.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Repealed by P.L.230-2005, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-9-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-9-4-11
Miscellaneous reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The election division and each county election board may prepare and publish other reports they consider appropriate.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-5-9.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.106; P.L.3-1997, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11-7-20
County election board responsible for care and custody of voting systems when not in use
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The county election board is responsible for the care and custody of all ballot card voting systems while not in use.

As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-9-2-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-9-2-11.5
Contribution or expenditure from prohibited source; prohibited actions by foreign national
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.5. (a) A political action committee may not:

(1) knowingly or willfully; and

(2) directly or indirectly;

accept a contribution or expenditure from a prohibited source.

(b) A foreign national may not direct, dictate, or control the decision-making process of a person with regard to that person's activity to influence a public question, such as a decision to make a contribution or expenditure to influence an election on a public question.

(c) A foreign national may not directly or indirectly solicit the making of a contribution or expenditure by another person to influence an election on a public question.

(d) This section does not create or eliminate a right or duty of a person regarding disclosure of information regarding a contribution or expenditure under this article.

As added by P.L.64-2025, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-79 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-79
"Political subdivision"
Status: in_force

Sec. 79. "Political subdivision" means a county, city, town, township, school corporation, public library, local housing authority, fire protection district, public transportation corporation, local building authority, local hospital authority or corporation, local airport authority, special service district, special taxing district, or other type of local governmental corporate entity.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-17
Notice that person will not accept nomination
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The election division may not certify the name of a person whose certificate or petition of nomination has been filed with the election division if the person has filed a notice with the election division that the person will not accept the nomination contained in the certificate or petition of nomination.

(b) The notice must be signed and acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds in a form prescribed by the election division.

(c) A county election board may not include on the ballot the name of a person whose certificate or petition of nomination has been filed in the circuit court clerk's office if the person has notified the clerk in the same manner that the person will not accept the nomination.

(d) The name of a candidate who has given notice under this section may not be included on the ballot.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-8.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.131; P.L.10-1988, SEC.60; P.L.3-1997, SEC.160; P.L.169-2015, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-17
Residency confirmation and outreach procedure; second mailing; inactive voters, criteria for determining; removal of voter registration record from registration records
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) If the mailing to a voter sent under section 16.1 of this chapter is returned by the United States Postal Service because of an unknown or insufficient address, the NVRA official shall mail a second notice to the voter. The notice must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be sent by first class, United States mail, postage prepaid, by a method that requires the notice to be forwarded to the voter.

(2) Include a postage prepaid return card that:

(A) is addressed to the NVRA official;

(B) states a date (which must be at least thirty (30) days after the date the notice was mailed) by which the card must be returned or the voter's registration will become inactive until the information is provided to the county voter registration office; and

(C) permits the voter to provide the voter's current residence address.

(b) If a voter returns the card described in subsection (a)(2) and provides a current residence address that establishes that the voter resides:

(1) in the same county, the county voter registration office shall update the voter's registration record; or

(2) outside the county, the county voter registration office shall cancel the voter's registration.

(c) If a voter returns the card described in subsection (a)(2) with a request that the voter's registration record at an address be canceled, the county voter registration office shall proceed to cancel the registration under section 3 of this chapter.

(d) If a card is returned not later than the date specified in subsection (a)(2)(B) as undeliverable because of an unknown or insufficient address, the county voter registration office shall designate the voter as inactive.

(e) If a card is returned by the United States Postal Service after the date specified in subsection (a)(2)(B) as undeliverable because of an unknown or insufficient address, the county voter registration office shall, when registration reopens after the next primary, general, or municipal election, determine whether the voter voted or appeared to vote from the address set forth in the registration record at any election occurring after the final day for completing voter list maintenance activities, and if not, designate the voter as inactive.

(f) If a voter does not return the card described in subsection (a)(2) by the date specified in subsection (a)(2)(B), the county voter registration office shall indicate in the voter's registration record that the voter's registration is inactive.

(g) A voter's registration that becomes inactive under subsections (d) through (f) remains in inactive status from the date described in subsection (a)(2)(B) until the earlier of the following:

(1) The date the county voter registration office updates or cancels the voter's registration under subsection (b) after the voter provides a current residence address.

(2) The day after the second general election in which the voter has not voted or appeared to vote.

(h) After the day described in subsection (g)(2), the county voter registration office shall remove the voter's registration from the voter registration records not later than thirty (30) days after the second general election following the date on which notices are mailed to a voter under section 16.1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.104. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.18; P.L.64-2014, SEC.24; P.L.74-2017, SEC.16; P.L.201-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-26
Contract with educational institution for disposal of ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. A county election board may contract with a state educational institution to dispose of the ballots. The contract must provide that:

(1) the ballots will be used by the state educational institution to conduct election research; and

(2) the state educational institution may not receive any ballots under this subsection until the period for retention under IC 3-10-1-31.1 has expired.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.145; P.L.2-2007, SEC.12; P.L.193-2021, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-11
List maintenance; removal of voters from the list
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the county voter registration office shall perform list maintenance with respect to the computerized list within forty-eight (48) hours of receiving information that requires voter list maintenance activity. The list maintenance activity required under this section includes the removal of an individual from the list when required by this article and NVRA following:

(1) the death of the individual;

(2) the individual's confirmation that the individual resides outside the county in which the individual is registered;

(3) an inactive voter's failure to respond to a notice or otherwise act in accordance with 52 U.S.C. 20507 to require the voter's registration to be reclassified as active within the period prescribed by NVRA;

(4) disfranchisement of the individual under IC 3-7-46 due to a criminal conviction; or

(5) a notice issued by a county voter registration office under IC 3-7-38.2-7.3 that the individual has not provided proof of citizenship.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.94; P.L.70-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 3-6-4.5-20
Dismissal of complaint after determination of no violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21112, if the commission determines that based on the evidence presented, there is no violation of any provision of Title III or that the person has not complied with section 7 of this chapter, the commission shall dismiss the complaint and publish the order dismissing the matter in the Indiana Register.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-100 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-100
"Uniformed services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 100. "Uniformed services" means any of the following:

(1) The United States Army.

(2) The United States Navy.

(3) The United States Air Force.

(4) The United States Marine Corps.

(5) The United States Coast Guard.

(6) The United States Space Force.

(7) The commissioned corps of the Public Health Service.

(8) The commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-4
Precincts for which assistant clerks appointed; resolution
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A county election board shall adopt a written resolution not later than twenty-eight (28) days before election day designating the precincts for which assistant clerks are to be appointed. The county election board shall file a copy of the resolution in the office of the circuit court clerk and shall mail copies to the county chairmen of the major political parties of the county.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-5-2(b) part; 3-1-5-5 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.39; P.L.126-2002, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-30 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-30
Witness fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. A witness who is subpoenaed by a county election board is entitled to be paid the same mileage and fee to which witnesses in court actions are entitled. Mileage and fees shall be paid as other election expenses are paid.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-7 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-16
"Candidate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d), "candidate" means an individual who:

(1) has taken the action necessary to qualify under Indiana law for listing on the ballot at an election or to become a write-in candidate;

(2) has publicly announced or declared candidacy for an elected office; or

(3) otherwise seeks nomination for or election to an elected office, regardless of whether the individual wins election to the office.

(b) As used in IC 3-9, an individual becomes a "candidate" when the individual, the candidate's committee, or a person acting with the consent of the individual:

(1) receives more than one hundred dollars ($100) in contributions;

(2) makes more than one hundred dollars ($100) in expenditures;

(3) is required to file a written instrument designating a principal committee under IC 3-9-1-5.5 or IC 3-9-5-1;

(4) is subject to campaign contribution limits under IC 3-9-2;

(5) is subject to campaign expense restrictions under IC 3-9-3; or

(6) is subject to requirements for campaign communications including fabricated media under IC 3-9-8.

(c) As used in IC 3-13-1 and IC 3-13-2, "candidate" includes an individual filling a general or municipal election ballot vacancy under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2 when a county or town election board, the Indiana election commission, or a court has determined that the required action of:

(1) the individual; or

(2) another person under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2;

is void or invalid.

(d) As used in IC 3-14-3-18, "candidate" includes an individual described in IC 3-14-3-18(a).

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-22
Jurat of person administering oath; attachment of oath to poll list
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The person administering an oath under this chapter shall attach the person's jurat to the oath. The oath shall be attached to the poll list and both documents returned to the county election board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-5-4 part; 3-1-5-9 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-27
News media certificate of election results
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. Immediately upon completion of the vote count, the absentee ballot counters shall make and sign a certificate for the news media showing the total number of absentee ballot votes received by each candidate and on each public question in the precinct.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-9-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.214. Repealed by P.L.176-1999, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-59 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-59
Disposition of voting system unit or electronic poll book unit; county election board plan; filing and approval of plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 59. (a) Whenever a county wishes to dispose of a voting system unit or an electronic poll book unit, the county election board must first file a plan with the election division. The plan must state all of the following:

(1) The serial number of each unit to be disposed of by the county.

(2) The method to be used for disposal of the equipment, including sale, transfer, or destruction of the equipment and the details about how the equipment will be disposed of. For purposes of this subdivision, a disposal method of an electronic poll book unit may include the deletion of any electronic poll book software on the unit and the repurposing of the unit as an electronic device to display an electronic form of a sample ballot under IC 3-11-3-25, IC 3-11-11-1.3, IC 3-11-13-10.5, and IC 3-11-14-18.5.

(3) That the disposal will occur in compliance with federal and state laws requiring the retention of election materials until the expiration of the period specified by those laws.

(4) The details regarding the person that will dispose of the equipment.

(b) If the election division approves the proposed plan, the election division shall notify:

(1) the county election board, which may then dispose of the equipment; and

(2) the voting system technical oversight program (VSTOP) (established by IC 3-11-16-2).

(c) A county may not dispose of a voting system unit or an electronic poll book unit by selling, transferring, or otherwise surrendering ownership to a person to which a voting system vendor is prohibited to sell, lease, or transfer possession of a voting system under section 60 of this chapter, except to the vendor from whom the county acquired the voting system unit or electronic poll book.

(d) A plan filed with the election division under this section is confidential.

As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.193-2021, SEC.62; P.L.227-2023, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-8
Chairman of county election board; secretary; filling a vacancy
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The members of a county election board shall select one (1) of the appointed members to serve as chairman.

(b) If the individual selected to serve as chairman:

(1) resigns as chairman;

(2) resigns as a member of the county election board;

(3) is removed as a member of the county election board under section 6 of this chapter; or

(4) dies or is otherwise disqualified from continuing to serve as a member of the county election board;

the individual vacates the office of chairman.

(c) When a resignation, removal, or disqualification takes effect under subsection (b), the circuit court clerk:

(1) serves as acting chairman until the county election board fills the vacancy;

(2) shall notify the county chairman of the political party of the member who vacated the office of chairman in accordance with section 7 of this chapter; and

(3) shall call a meeting of the county election board to elect a new chairman under this chapter.

(d) At the meeting convened under subsection (c), the members of the county election board shall select one (1) of the appointed members to serve as chairman.

(e) The term of a chairman ends January 1 following the election of the circuit court clerk.

(f) The circuit court clerk serves as secretary of the board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.240-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-34 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-34
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-22 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-12-9
Order of recount
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Upon the filing of a petition and bond under this chapter, the court shall grant the petitions that have been filed and order the recount of votes in the precincts by appointing a recount commission.

As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 3-10-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-10-5-9
Nomination petitions; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A petition required by section 7 of this chapter must contain the candidates' names, the candidates' residence address with the street and number (if any), and a declaration and pledge that each candidate will, if elected, vote for or against ratification at the convention.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-14-5 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8-3-6
Certification and release of list of candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Immediately after the deadline for filing, the election division shall certify and release to the public a list of the candidates for nomination as President of the United States for each political party who have filed a request for placement on the primary ballot under this chapter. The election division shall also release to the public a list of all requests whose validity has been questioned under IC 3-8-1-2.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-19(c) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 3-6-11-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-6-11-2.5
Polls taken in student housing
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. During the last thirty (30) days of each registration period, excluding school holidays, a college or university shall permit a student to knock on the door of each room in the living areas of student housing at the college or university to conduct a poll under this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-12.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12-3-12.7
Required use of a universal serial bus (USB) drive containing anti-malware protection features or other approved data storage transfer methods to upload unofficial precinct election results
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.7. (a) This section applies to a county that uploads unofficial precinct level results from a ballot card voting system to the computerized list before the county certifies the official results of the election under IC 3-12-5.

(b) The county shall use a universal serial bus (USB) drive that contains anti-malware protection features approved by VSTOP or another data storage transfer method approved by VSTOP.

As added by P.L.135-2020, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-16.5
Validity of certificate of candidate selection; reference and determination
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.5. (a) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed with the election division shall be determined by the commission. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.

(b) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed with a circuit court clerk shall be referred to and determined by the county election board. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the county election board under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.

(c) The commission or a county election board shall rule on the validity of the certificate of candidate selection not later than noon sixty (60) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.225. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.205; P.L.3-1997, SEC.386; P.L.58-2001, SEC.4; P.L.74-2017, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-16.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.144. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.72. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-11
Statement prepared by circuit court clerk; signature of county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Each member of the county election board shall sign the statement prepared by the circuit court clerk under section 9 of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-11 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.195.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-21.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-21.1
Duplicate paper copies of registration information not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 21.1. (a) The county voter registration office is not required to maintain duplicate paper copies of original registrations.

(b) Notwithstanding IC 5-15, a county voter registration office may dispose of duplicate paper copies of original registrations made before January 1, 2006, by destroying the duplicate paper copies.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 3-7-45-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 45 / Section 3-7-45-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.38-1999, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.81. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 3-10-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-10-9-3
Certification of question
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if a local public question must be certified to an election board by law, that certification must occur no later than noon:

(1) seventy-four (74) days before a primary election if the public question is to be placed on the primary or municipal primary election ballot; or

(2) August 1 if the public question is to be placed on the general or municipal election ballot.

(b) A referendum or local public question:

(1) under IC 20-46-1;

(2) under IC 20-46-9; or

(3) under IC 6-1.1-20 for controlled projects;

may be placed on the ballot only at a general election. Certification of a local public question under this subsection must occur not later than noon August 1.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.191. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.96; P.L.4-1991, SEC.59; P.L.225-2011, SEC.49; P.L.68-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-7-34-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 3-7-34-10
Election division to forward forms to county voter registration office
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Whenever the election division receives authorization to cancel a registration for a resident of a county in Indiana, the election division shall forward the cancellation on an expedited basis to the county voter registration office. To comply with this section, the election division may forward an optically scanned image of the cancellation to the county voter registration office and subsequently forward the original copy of the cancellation to the county voter registration office.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.67; P.L.3-1997, SEC.94; P.L.81-2005, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-7-48-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 48 / Section 3-7-48-3
Applicability; filing certificate of error
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply whenever a county voter registration office provides confirmation of the issuance of a certificate of error to a precinct election officer by transmitting the confirmation through an electronic poll book used at a precinct or vote center.

(b) One (1) copy of the certificate of error shall be filed by the circuit court clerk with other election material for the precinct in which the voter resides at the close of the polls as provided in this title.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.271-2013, SEC.9; P.L.64-2014, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-14
Delivery of system to polls
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Each county election board shall have each electronic voting system, along with all necessary furniture and appliances that go with the system at the polls, delivered to the appropriate precinct not later than 6 p.m. of the day before election day. The county executive shall provide transportation for the system if requested to do so by the county election board.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327.