Ind. Code § 3-11-8-10.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-10.3
Electronic poll book; requirements; county election board responsible for care and custody of electronic poll books when not in use
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.3. (a) A reference to an electronic poll list in a vote center plan adopted under IC 3-11-18.1 before July 1, 2014, is considered to be a reference to an electronic poll book (as defined by IC 3-5-2.1-39), unless otherwise expressly provided in the vote center plan.

(b) An electronic poll book must satisfy all of the following:

(1) An electronic poll book must be programmed so that the coordinated action of two (2) election officers who are not members of the same political party is necessary to access the electronic poll book.

(2) An electronic poll book may not be connected to a voting system. However, the electronic poll book may be used in conjunction with a voting system if both of the following apply:

(A) The electronic poll book contains a device that must be physically removed from the electronic poll book by a person and the device is inserted into the voting system, with no hardware or software connection existing between the electronic poll book and the voting system.

(B) All data on the device is erased when the device is removed from the voting system and before the device is reinserted into an electronic poll book.

(3) An electronic poll book may not permit access to voter information other than:

(A) information provided on the certified list of voters prepared under IC 3-7-29-1; or

(B) information concerning any of the following received or issued after the electronic poll list has been downloaded by the county election board under IC 3-7-29-6:

(i) The county's receipt of an absentee ballot from the voter.

(ii) The county's receipt of additional documentation provided by the voter to the county voter registration office.

(iii) The county's issuance of a certificate of error.

An electronic poll book may not display whether a voter's registration record is in active or inactive status.

(4) The information contained on an electronic poll book must be secure and placed on a dedicated, private server to secure connectivity between a precinct polling place or satellite absentee office and the county election board. The electronic poll book must have the capability of:

(A) storing (in external or internal memory) the current local version of the electronic poll list; and

(B) producing a list of audit records that reflect all of the idiosyncrasies of the system, including in-process audit records that set forth all transactions.

(5) The electronic poll book must permit a poll clerk to enter information regarding an individual who has appeared to vote to verify whether the individual is eligible to vote, and if so, whether the voter has:

(A) already received a ballot at the election;

(B) returned an absentee ballot; or

(C) submitted any additional documentation required under IC 3-7-33-4.5 or IC 3-7-33-4.7.

(6) After the voter has been provided with a ballot, the electronic poll book must permit a poll clerk to enter information indicating that the voter has received a ballot.

(7) The electronic poll book must transmit the information in subdivision (6) to the county server so that:

(A) the server may transmit the information immediately to every other polling place or satellite absentee office in the county; or

(B) the server makes the information immediately available to every other polling place or satellite office in the county.

(8) The electronic poll book must permit reports to be:

(A) generated by a county election board for a watcher appointed under IC 3-6-8 at any time during election day; and

(B) electronically transmitted by the county election board to a political party or independent candidate who is eligible to appoint a watcher under IC 3-6-8.

(9) On each day after absentee ballots are cast before an absentee voter board in the circuit court clerk's office, a satellite office, or a vote center, and after election day, the electronic poll book must permit voter history to be quickly and accurately uploaded into the computerized list (as defined in IC 3-7-26.3-2).

(10) The electronic poll book must be able to display an electronic image of the signature of a voter taken from:

(A) the voter's registration application; or

(B) a more recent signature of a voter from an absentee application, poll list, electronic poll book, or registration document.

(11) The electronic poll book must be used with a signature pad, tablet, or other signature capturing device that permits the voter to:

(A) make an electronic signature for comparison with the signature displayed under subdivision (10); and

(B) indicate the name of the voter's political party under IC 3-10-1-24.

An image of the electronic signature made by the voter on the signature pad, tablet, or other signature capturing device must be retained and identified as the signature of the voter for the period required for retention under IC 3-10-1-31.1.

(12) The electronic poll book must include a bar code capturing device that:

(A) permits a voter who presents an Indiana driver's license or a state identification card issued under IC 9-24-16 to scan the license or card through the bar code reader or tablet; and

(B) has the capability to display the voter's registration record upon processing the information contained within the bar code on the license or card.

(13) A printer separate from the electronic poll book used in a vote center county may be programmed to print on the back of a 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.

(14) The electronic poll book must be compatible with:

(A) any hardware attached to the electronic poll book, such as signature capturing devices, bar code capturing devices, and network cards;

(B) the statewide voter registration system; and

(C) any software system used to prepare voter information to be included on the electronic poll book.

(15) The electronic poll book must have the ability to be used in conformity with this title for:

(A) any type of election conducted in Indiana; or

(B) any combination of elections held concurrently with a general election, municipal election, primary election, or special election.

(16) The procedures for setting up, using, and shutting down an electronic poll book must be reasonably easy for a precinct election officer to learn, understand, and perform. A vendor shall provide sufficient training to election officials and poll workers to completely familiarize them with the operations essential for carrying out election activities. A vendor shall provide an assessment of learning goals achieved by the training in consultation with VSTOP (as described in IC 3-11-18.1-12).

(17) The electronic poll book must enable a precinct election officer to verify that the electronic poll book:

(A) has been set up correctly;

(B) is working correctly so as to verify the eligibility of the voter;

(C) is correctly recording that a voter received a ballot; and

(D) has been shut down correctly.

(18) The electronic poll book must include the following documentation:

(A) Plainly worded, complete, and detailed instructions sufficient for a precinct election officer to set up, use, and shut down the electronic poll book.

(B) Training materials that:

(i) may be in written or video form; and

(ii) must be in a format suitable for use at a polling place, such as simple "how to" guides.

(C) Failsafe data recovery procedures for information included in the electronic poll book.

(D) Usability tests:

(i) that are conducted by the manufacturer of the electronic poll book or an independent testing facility using individuals who are representative of the general public;

(ii) that include the setting up, using, and shutting down of the electronic poll book; and

(iii) that report their results using industry standard reporting formats.

(E) A clear model of the electronic poll book system architecture and the following documentation:

(i) End user documentation.

(ii) System-level and administrator level documentation.

(iii) Developer documentation.

(F) Detailed information concerning:

(i) electronic poll book consumables; and

(ii) the vendor's supply chain for those consumables.

(G) Vendor internal quality assurance procedures and any internal or external test data and reports available to the vendor concerning the electronic poll book.

(H) Repair and maintenance policies for the electronic poll book.

(I) As of the date of the vendor's application for approval of the electronic poll book by the secretary of state as required by IC 3-11-18.1-12, the following:

(i) A list of customers who are using or have previously used the vendor's electronic poll book.

(ii) A description of any known anomalies involving the functioning of the electronic poll book, including how those anomalies were resolved.

(J) Information concerning batteries used in the electronic poll book, including the following:

(i) A list of all batteries to be used in the electronic poll book and any peripherals.

(ii) The expected life span of each battery.

(iii) A log documenting when each battery was installed or subsequently replaced.

(iv) A schedule for the replacement of each battery not later than thirty (30) days before the end of the expected life span of each battery.

(v) Plans to test batteries before each election.

(vi) Plans for the emergency replacement of batteries that fail on election day or during the thirty (30) days before election day.

(19) The electronic poll book and any hardware attached to the electronic poll book must be designed to prevent injury or damage to any individual or the hardware, including fire and electrical hazards.

(20) The electronic poll book must demonstrate that it correctly processes all activity regarding each voter registration record, including the use, alteration, storage, receipt, and transmittal of information that is part of the record. Compliance with this subdivision requires the mapping of the data life cycle of the voter registration record as processed by the electronic poll book.

(21) The electronic poll book must successfully perform in accordance with all representations concerning functionality, usability, security, accessibility, and sustainability made in the vendor's application for approval of the electronic poll book by the secretary of state as required by IC 3-11-18.1-12.

(22) The electronic poll book must have the capacity to transmit all information generated by the voter or poll clerk as part of the process of casting a ballot, including the time and date stamp indicating when the voter signed the electronic poll book, and the electronic signature of the voter, for retention on the dedicated private server approved by the county election board for the period required by Indiana and federal law.

(23) The electronic poll book must:

(A) permit a voter to check in and sign the electronic poll book even when there is a temporary interruption in connectivity to the Internet; and

(B) provide for the uploading of each signature so that the signature may be assigned to the voter's registration record.

(24) The electronic poll book must have the capacity, for each voter who appears on the electronic poll list, to transmit information that a voter cast a provisional ballot:

(A) from the electronic poll book to the dedicated private server; and

(B) from the dedicated private server to the voter's record in the statewide voter registration system.

This functionality may not be disabled.

(c) The county election board is responsible for the care and custody of all electronic poll books while not in use.

(d) The county election board is responsible for ensuring that all electronic poll books are dedicated devices to be used only for their intended purpose and for no other activity. Software that is not needed for the essential purpose of running the electronic poll book may not be installed on an electronic poll book.

As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.271-2013, SEC.17; P.L.258-2013, SEC.75; P.L.219-2013, SEC.40; P.L.2-2014, SEC.5; P.L.55-2014, SEC.3; P.L.64-2014, SEC.45; P.L.76-2014, SEC.36; P.L.169-2015, SEC.109; P.L.149-2016, SEC.8; P.L.100-2018, SEC.5; P.L.71-2019, SEC.13; P.L.135-2020, SEC.3; P.L.193-2021, SEC.40; P.L.115-2022, SEC.5; P.L.65-2024, SEC.23; P.L.186-2025, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 3-9-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-5
Receipts and expenditures; forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The treasurer of each committee shall file reports of receipts and expenditures on forms prescribed or approved by the election division.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-6-2.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.114; P.L.169-2015, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 3-7-18-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-7-18-18
Designated individual
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The governing body of an agency designated under this chapter shall designate an individual to be responsible for performing the voter registration duties of the agency in each office of the agency where services are provided.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-12-10-16
Application of IC 4-21.5
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. IC 4-21.5 does not apply to the state recount commission.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.7-1987, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-31 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-31
Assisting voter in determining proper initials on ballot card
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. If necessary, a precinct election officer shall assist a voter in determining if the proper initials appear on a ballot card.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-10-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-10-5-13
Filing of petitions and acceptances; preservation
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. All petitions and acceptances must be filed with the circuit court clerk no later than noon thirty (30) days before the date of the election. The clerk shall preserve the petitions and make them available for public inspection.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-14-5 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-12-2-16
Canvass to continue to completion
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. To minimize the delay in the counting of the vote, canvassing must begin immediately upon the closing of the polls and continue without interruption until all votes are canvassed and all certificates of the vote required by section 6 of this chapter are completed and delivered to the persons entitled to receive the certificates.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-16 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.347; P.L.3-1989, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 3-8-2.5-3
Statement of organization; when required
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A candidate for a school board office is not required to file a statement of organization for the candidate's principal committee unless the candidate has received contributions or made expenditures requiring the filing of a statement under IC 3-9-1-5.5. If a candidate for a school board office is required to file a statement of organization for the candidate's principal committee, the statement of organization must be filed by noon seven (7) days after the final date for filing a petition of nomination or declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate.

As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-7-31-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 3-7-31-2
Use of forms prescribed by election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Except as provided under section 3 of this chapter, the county voter registration office shall use the forms prescribed by the election division under section 1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.60; P.L.258-2013, SEC.49; P.L.169-2015, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.23. Repealed by P.L.258-2013, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-27
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.252; P.L.221-2005, SEC.38; P.L.164-2006, SEC.85. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-35 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-35
Contents of report
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. The report described in section 34 of this chapter must:

(1) indicate the date when the notice alleging the violation was received by the circuit court clerk;

(2) contain findings of fact regarding the alleged violation of NVRA or this article and state whether a violation of NVRA or this article appears to have occurred;

(3) state what steps, if any, the person alleged to have committed the violation has taken to correct a violation or to prevent a reoccurrence of a violation;

(4) suggest any additional measures that could be taken to correct a violation;

(5) indicate the date when a violation was corrected or is expected to be corrected; and

(6) indicate the number of days remaining after the issuance of the report until the next election will be conducted:

(A) for a federal office in the jurisdiction where the violation is alleged to have occurred if the notice alleges a violation of NVRA; or

(B) for any other office or on any public question if the notice alleges a violation of this article.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.2-1997, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-9-3-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-9-3-2.5
Communications regarding clearly identified candidates; soliciting contributions; disclaimers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) This section does not apply to any of the following:

(1) A communication relating to an election to a federal office.

(2) A communication relating to the outcome of a public question.

(3) A communication described by this section in a medium regulated by federal law to the extent that federal law regulates the appearance, content, or placement of the communication in the medium.

(4) Bumper stickers, pins, buttons, pens, and similar small items upon which the disclaimer required by this section cannot be conveniently printed.

(5) Skywriting, water towers, wearing apparel, or other means of displaying an advertisement on which the inclusion of a disclaimer would be impracticable.

(6) Checks, receipts, and similar items of minimal value that do not contain a political message and are used for purely administrative purposes.

(7) A communication by a political action committee organized and controlled by a corporation soliciting contributions to the political action committee by the stockholders, executives, or employees of the corporation and the families of those individuals.

(8) A communication by a political action committee organized and controlled by a labor organization soliciting contributions to the political action committee by the members or executive personnel of the labor organization and the families of those individuals.

(9) A direct mailing of one hundred (100) or less substantially similar pieces of mail.

(b) This section applies whenever a person:

(1) makes an expenditure for the purpose of financing communications expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate; or

(2) solicits a contribution;

through a newspaper, a magazine, an outdoor advertising facility, a poster, a yard sign, a direct mailing, or any other type of general public political advertising.

(c) For purposes of this section, a candidate is clearly identified if any of the following apply:

(1) The name of the candidate involved appears.

(2) A photograph or drawing of the candidate appears.

(3) The identity of the candidate is apparent by unambiguous reference.

(d) A communication described in subsection (b) must contain a disclaimer that appears and is presented in a clear and conspicuous manner to give the reader or observer adequate notice of the identity of persons who paid for and, when required, who authorized the communication. A disclaimer does not comply with this section if the disclaimer is difficult to read or if the placement of the disclaimer is easily overlooked.

(e) In addition to meeting the requirements of subsection (d), a disclaimer that appears on a printed communication described in subsection (b) must comply with the following:

(1) The disclaimer must be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication. A disclaimer in 12 point type size satisfies the size requirement of this subdivision when the disclaimer is used for a yard sign, a poster, a flyer, a newspaper, a magazine, or a direct mailing.

(2) The disclaimer must be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement. A disclaimer satisfies the color contrast requirement of this subdivision if:

(A) the disclaimer is printed in black text on a white background; or

(B) the degree of color contrast between the background and the text of the disclaimer is not less than the color contrast between the background and the largest text used in the communication.

Notwithstanding subdivisions (1) and (2), a disclaimer satisfies the requirements of this subsection if the minimum type size of the disclaimer is 7 point and the type color of the disclaimer contrasts with the background color.

(f) A communication that would require a disclaimer if distributed separately must contain the required disclaimer if included in a package of materials.

(g) This subsection does not apply to a communication, such as a billboard, that contains only a front face. The disclaimer need not appear on the front or cover page of the communication if the disclaimer appears within the communication.

(h) Except as provided in subsection (i), a communication described in subsection (b) must satisfy one (1) of the following:

(1) If the communication is paid for and authorized by:

(A) a candidate;

(B) an authorized political committee of a candidate; or

(C) the committee's agents;

the communication must clearly state that the communication has been paid for by the authorized political committee.

(2) If the communication is paid for by other persons but authorized by:

(A) a candidate;

(B) an authorized political committee of a candidate; or

(C) the committee's agents;

the communication must clearly state that the communication is paid for by the other persons and authorized by the authorized political committee.

(3) If the communication is not authorized by:

(A) a candidate;

(B) an authorized political committee of a candidate; or

(C) the committee's agents;

the communication must clearly state the name of the person who paid for the communication and state that the communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

(4) If the communication is a solicitation directed to the general public on behalf of a political committee that is not a candidate's committee, the solicitation must clearly state the full name of the person who paid for the communication.

(i) A communication by a regular party committee consisting of:

(1) a printed slate card, a sample ballot, or other printed listing of three (3) or more candidates for public office at an election;

(2) campaign materials such as handbills, brochures, posters, party tabloids or newsletters, and yard signs distributed by volunteers and used by the regular party committee in connection with volunteer activities on behalf of any nominee of the party; or

(3) materials distributed by volunteers as part of the regular party's voter registration or get-out-the-vote efforts;

must clearly state the name of the person who paid for the communication but is not required to state that the communication is authorized by any candidate or committee.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.183. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.31; P.L.176-1999, SEC.42; P.L.225-2011, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 3-6-4.1-22
Civil action
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) Upon referral under section 21 of this chapter, the attorney general shall institute on behalf of the state, a civil action for relief including any of the following:

(1) A permanent or temporary injunction.

(2) A restraining order.

(3) Another appropriate order.

(b) An action under this section may be instituted in a circuit or superior court in the county in which the person is found, resides, or transacts business.

(c) Upon a proper showing that the person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or a practice described by section 21 of this chapter, the court shall grant the requested relief without bond.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12-3-1
Counting of ballot cards
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to IC 3-12-2-5, after the marking devices have been secured against further voting under IC 3-11-13-36, the inspector shall open the ballot box and count the number of ballot cards or envelopes containing ballot cards that have been cast to determine whether the number of cards cast exceeds the number of voters shown on the poll lists. If the number of ballot cards cast exceeds the total number of voters, this fact shall be reported in writing to the appropriate election officer together with the reasons for the discrepancy, if known. The total number of voters shall be entered on the tally sheets.

(b) A ballot card may not be removed from a secrecy envelope containing a write-in vote under this section.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-10
Nomination of candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies to a political party whose nominee received at least two percent (2%) but less than ten percent (10%) of the votes cast for secretary of state at the last election for that office.

(b) A political party subject to this section shall also nominate the party's candidates for the following offices at the state convention of the party:

(1) United States Senator.

(2) United States Representative.

(3) Governor.

(4) Legislative office.

(5) A local office listed in IC 3-8-2-5.

(c) A question concerning the validity of a candidate's nomination under this section for a federal office or a local office listed in IC 3-8-2-5 shall be determined by the commission in accordance with IC 3-13-1-16.5(a).

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.110; P.L.4-1996, SEC.25; P.L.278-2019, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 3-7-15-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-7-15-12
Assistance in completing registration form required
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As provided in 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(4)(A)(ii) and 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(6)(C), an office described in section 2 of this chapter must offer the same degree of assistance in helping an applicant complete a voter registration form as the applicant receives from the agency in completing forms for assistance or services, unless the individual refuses assistance in completing the voter registration form.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-14
Precinct officer or public official allowing ineligible voters or unauthorized procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A precinct election officer or public official upon whom a duty is imposed by this title who knowingly:

(1) allows a person to vote who is not entitled to vote; or

(2) allows a person to vote by use of an unauthorized procedure;

commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-24
Voting system; status and degree of operability
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. Ballot card voting and electronic voting systems must include built-in test, measurement, and diagnostic software, and hardware for detecting and reporting the system's status and degree of operability.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-7-40.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 40.5 / Section 3-7-40.5-1
Applicability; missing or destruction of voter's original signature; scanning copy of original signature
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies when a county voter registration office determines that the original signature of a voter on a voter registration application previously approved by the county voter registration office is missing or has been destroyed.

(b) The county voter registration office may scan a copy of the voter's original signature from a poll list or other document maintained by the county election board or the county voter registration office into the computerized list to generate a copy of the signature for printing on a poll list or for an electronic poll book.

As added by P.L.64-2014, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.31; P.L.3-1997, SEC.41; P.L.216-2015, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.227-2023, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-7-13-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-7-13-12
Registration application received at time other than registration period; processing
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Except as otherwise provided in this article, if a county voter registration office receives a properly completed registration application during a time other than the registration period described in section 10 of this chapter, the county voter registration office may enter the data from the application into the computerized list and designate the application as incomplete. The county voter registration office shall ensure that:

(1) the notice required under IC 3-7-33-5 is not mailed to the applicant before the first day that the registration period reopens; and

(2) the registration information provided by the applicant does not appear on any certified list of voters or certificate of error issued under this article.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.81-2005, SEC.1; P.L.1-2006, SEC.1; P.L.169-2015, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-25
Audit of books of county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The books of each county election board shall be audited as are the books of other public officials of the county.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-5(e).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-5
Ballots rejected; absence of poll clerks' initials
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If any ballot cast by a provisional voter does not contain the initials of the poll clerks, the ballot shall, without being unfolded to disclose how the ballot is marked, be endorsed with the word "Rejected".

(b) All rejected provisional ballots shall be enclosed and securely sealed in an envelope on which is written "Rejected provisional ballots.".

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-31 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-31
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-17(b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.167; P.L.10-1988, SEC.79; P.L.3-1993, SEC.93; P.L.12-1995, SEC.64; P.L.4-1996, SEC.38; P.L.199-2001, SEC.19; P.L.66-2003, SEC.29; P.L.209-2003, SEC.101; P.L.97-2004, SEC.4; P.L.14-2004, SEC.77; P.L.128-2015, SEC.151. Repealed by P.L.193-2021, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-30 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-30
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.48; P.L.3-1997, SEC.253. Repealed by P.L.126-2002, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 3-7-24-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 24 / Section 3-7-24-4
Township executives' offices
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Each office of a township executive is a distribution site for registration by mail forms.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-7-24-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 24 / Section 3-7-24-5
Library as distribution site
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Each public library or county contractual public library established under IC 36-12 is a distribution site for registration by mail forms.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 3-7-40-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 40 / Section 3-7-40-4
Submission of rural route addresses to Postal Service
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The NVRA official may submit to the United States Postal Service a list of the names and addresses of voters with rural route addresses.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.72; P.L.209-2003, SEC.68; P.L.164-2006, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-12-21
Finality of commission determination; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The determination of a recount commission under section 19 of this chapter is final, although an appeal may be taken to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court that appointed the commission.

As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.181. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-9
Applicability; marking of poll list indication of absentee voters; disposition of certificate materials
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (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;

if the electronic poll book used at a polling place or vote center is immediately updated to indicate that the county received, not later than noon on election day, an absentee ballot from a voter.

(b) Upon delivery of the certificates under section 8 of this chapter to a precinct election board, the inspector shall do the following in the presence of the poll clerks:

(1) Mark the poll list.

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

(3) Indicate next to the voter's name on either:

(A) the certificate prepared under section 1 of this chapter; or

(B) the certificate delivered under section 8 of this chapter;

that the voter has voted in person at the polls if a person listed in either certificate has voted in person at the polls.

The poll clerks shall sign the statement printed on the certificate indicating that the inspector marked the poll list and attached the certificates under this section in the presence of both poll clerks to indicate that the absentee ballot of the voter has been received by the county election board.

(c) The inspector shall then deposit:

(1) the certificate prepared under section 1 of this chapter, if any was provided by the circuit court clerk;

(2) the certificate prepared under section 8 of this chapter; and

(3) any challenge affidavit executed by a qualified person under section 15 of this chapter;

in an envelope in the presence of both poll clerks.

(d) The inspector shall seal the envelope. The inspector and each poll clerk shall then sign a statement printed on the envelope indicating that the inspector or poll clerk has complied with the requirements of this chapter governing the marking of the poll list and certificates.

(e) The couriers shall immediately return the envelope described in subsection (c) to the county election board. Upon delivering the envelope to the county election board, each courier shall sign a statement printed on the envelope indicating that the courier has not opened or tampered with the envelope since the envelope was delivered to the courier.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.82; P.L.225-2011, SEC.73; P.L.271-2013, SEC.28; P.L.76-2014, SEC.47; P.L.169-2015, SEC.137; P.L.157-2019, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-19
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.225-2011, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-12-8-1
Persons entitled to contest
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to a challenge filed before an election to the eligibility of a candidate nominated by petition for election to an office. The challenge described by this subsection must be conducted in accordance with IC 3-8-1-2.

(b) Any candidate for nomination or election to a local or school board office may contest the nomination or election of a candidate who is declared nominated or elected to the office, except a candidate who:

(1) receives the most votes in a primary election; and

(2) is certified as deceased under IC 3-8-7-1.

(c) If a candidate who is entitled to contest the nomination or election of a candidate under this chapter does not file a petition within the period established by section 5 of this chapter, the county chairman of a political party of which the candidate entitled to file a petition under this chapter was a member may file a petition to contest the nomination or election of a candidate. A county chairman is entitled to contest an election under this chapter only in a partisan race.

(d) This subsection applies to an election for a school board office. If there is no candidate who is entitled to contest the election of another candidate to a school board office, a voter of the school corporation may file a petition to contest the election of the candidate.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-1.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.152; P.L.4-1996, SEC.79; P.L.176-1999, SEC.99; P.L.14-2000, SEC.7; P.L.194-2013, SEC.79; P.L.278-2019, SEC.149.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 3-6-4.1-21
Actions of commission upon determination of violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) This section does not apply to a violation of NVRA or IC 3-7.

(b) If the commission determines that there is substantial reason to believe an election law violation has occurred, it shall expeditiously make an investigation.

(c) If in the judgment of the commission, after affording due notice and an opportunity for a hearing, a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of this title or of a rule or an order issued under this title, the commission shall take the action it considers appropriate under the circumstances, including the following:

(1) Referring the matter to the attorney general if the commission requests that a civil action be filed under section 22 of this chapter.

(2) Referring the matter to the appropriate prosecuting attorney if the case concerns a criminal violation of this title.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-66 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-66
"Municipality"
Status: in_force

Sec. 66. "Municipality" means a city or town.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-9-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-14
Committee treasurer's report
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "threshold contribution amount" refers to the following:

(1) For contributions made to a candidate's committee, a legislative caucus committee, or a political action committee, one hundred dollars ($100).

(2) For contributions made to a regular party committee, two hundred dollars ($200).

(b) The report of each committee's treasurer must disclose the following:

(1) The amount of cash on hand and the value of any investments made by the committee at the beginning of the reporting period.

(2) The total sum of individual contributions including transfers-in, accepted by the committee during its reporting period.

(3) The following information regarding each person who has made one (1) or more contributions within the year, in an aggregate amount that exceeds the threshold contribution amount in actual value to or for the committee, including the purchase of tickets for events such as dinners, luncheons, rallies, and similar fundraising events:

(A) The full name of the person.

(B) The full mailing address of the person making the contribution.

(C) The person's occupation, if the person is an individual who has made contributions to the committee of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the calendar year.

(D) The date and amount of each contribution.

(4) The name and address of each committee from which the reporting committee received, or to which that committee made, a transfer of funds, together with the amounts and dates of all transfers.

(5) If the reporting committee is a candidate's committee, the following information about each other committee that has reported expenditures to the reporting candidate's committee under section 15 of this chapter:

(A) The name and address of the other committee.

(B) The amount of expenditures reported by the other committee.

(C) The date of the expenditures reported by the other committee.

(D) The purpose of the expenditures reported by the other committee.

(6) Each loan to or from a person within the reporting period together with the following information:

(A) The full names and mailing addresses of the lender and endorsers, if any.

(B) The person's occupation, if the person is an individual who has made loans of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) to the committee during the calendar year.

(C) The date and amount of the loans.

(7) The total sum of all receipts of the committee during the reporting period.

(8) The full name, mailing address, occupation, and principal place of business, if any, of each person other than a committee to whom an expenditure was made by the committee or on behalf of the committee within the year in an aggregate amount that:

(A) exceeds one hundred dollars ($100), in the case of a candidate's committee, legislative caucus committee, or political action committee; or

(B) exceeds two hundred dollars ($200), in the case of a regular party committee.

(9) The name, address, and office sought by each candidate for whom any expenditure was made or a statement identifying the public question for which any expenditure was made, including the amount, date, and purpose of each expenditure.

(10) The full name, mailing address, occupation, and principal place of business, if any, of each person to whom an expenditure for personal services, salaries, or reimbursed expenses was made within the year in an aggregate amount that:

(A) exceeds one hundred dollars ($100), in the case of a candidate's committee, legislative caucus committee, or political action committee; or

(B) exceeds two hundred dollars ($200), in the case of a regular party committee;

and that is not otherwise reported, including the amount, date, and purpose of the expenditure.

(11) The total sum of expenditures made by the committee during the reporting period.

(12) The amount and nature of debts owed by or to the committee, and a continuous reporting of the debts after the election at the times required under this article until the debts are extinguished.

(c) If a committee:

(1) obtains a contribution;

(2) determines that the contribution should not be accepted by the committee; and

(3) does not receive and accept the contribution under IC 3-9-1-25(b);

the committee must return the contribution to the person who made the contribution. A returned contribution is not required to be listed on the report of the committee's treasurer. However, if the committee receives and deposits the contribution under IC 3-9-1-25(b) and subsequently determines that the contribution should be refunded, the receipt and refund of the contribution must be listed on the report of the committee's treasurer.

(d) A report filed by the treasurer of a political action committee under subsection (b) must include an affirmation by the treasurer that the person making a contribution of any amount:

(1) is not a foreign national; and

(2) has not knowingly or willfully received, solicited, or accepted, whether directly or indirectly, contributions or expenditures:

(A) from prohibited sources;

(B) that exceed, in the aggregate, fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); and

(C) within the four (4) years immediately preceding the date the contribution is made.

(e) This subsection applies to a contribution made through a payment platform that acts as a conduit. The information disclosed under subsection (b) must include the total amount of the contribution made through the payment platform, before any fees or charges are applied by the payment platform. The committee must also report as expenditures under subsection (b) any fees or charges assessed by the payment platform to the committee to use the platform, accept contributions, or transfer contributions to the committee's bank account.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-6-9.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.32; P.L.7-1990, SEC.32; P.L.8-1992, SEC.11; P.L.3-1995, SEC.79; P.L.3-1997, SEC.211; P.L.253-1997(ss), SEC.2; P.L.176-1999, SEC.52; P.L.64-2025, SEC.11; P.L.186-2025, SEC.287; P.L.241-2025, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-9-1-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-9-1-12.5
Dissolution of committee filed with election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) A committee whose statement of organization has been filed with the election division may disband at any time in the manner prescribed by this section.

(b) The commission may administratively disband a committee in the manner prescribed by this section.

(c) The commission has exclusive jurisdiction to disband any of the following:

(1) A candidate's committee for state office.

(2) A candidate's committee for legislative office.

(3) A legislative caucus committee.

(4) A political action committee that has filed a statement or report with the election division.

(5) A regular party committee that has filed a statement or report with the election division.

(d) The commission may administratively disband a committee in the following manner:

(1) Not later than the last Friday of January of each year, the election division shall review the list of committees that have filed statements of organization with the division under this article.

(2) If the election division determines the following, the election division may begin a proceeding before the commission to administratively disband the committee:

(A) The committee has not filed a report of expenditures during the previous calendar year.

(B) The committee has never filed a report of expenditures or the last report filed by the committee reported cash on hand in an amount that does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(C) The election division has attempted to contact the committee:

(i) by United States mail during the previous calendar year to provide notice of upcoming deadlines to file a report of expenditures, but the communication has been returned by the United States Postal Service due to an unknown or insufficient address; or

(ii) by electronic mail, if the committee provided an electronic mail address to the election division, but the electronic mail was returned as undeliverable.

(3) The election division shall provide notice of the proceeding by certified mail to the last known address of the chairman and treasurer of the committee.

(4) The commission may issue an order administratively dissolving the committee if the commission makes the following findings:

(A) There is no evidence that the committee continues to receive contributions, make expenditures, or otherwise function as a committee.

(B) According to the best evidence available to the commission, the dissolution of the committee will not impair any contract or impede the collection of a debt or judgment by any person or impair the prosecution of any violation of criminal law.

(5) If the commission:

(A) administratively dissolves a committee under subdivision (4); and

(B) finds that the prudent use of public resources makes further efforts to collect any outstanding civil penalty imposed against the committee wasteful or unjust;

the commission may also waive the outstanding civil penalty previously imposed by the commission against the committee.

(6) The election division shall arrange for the publication in the Indiana Register of an order administratively disbanding a committee.

(7) An order issued under this subsection takes effect immediately upon its adoption, unless otherwise specified in the order.

(e) If the chairman or treasurer of a committee wishes to disband the committee, the committee must do either of the following:

(1) Give written notification of the dissolution and transfer a surplus of contributions less expenditures to any one (1) or a combination of the following:

(A) One (1) or more regular party committees.

(B) One (1) or more candidate's committees.

(C) The election division.

(D) An organization exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(E) Contributors to the committee, on a pro rata basis.

(2) Use the surplus in any other manner permitted under IC 3-9-3-4.

(f) Except as provided in subsection (d) concerning the waiver of civil penalties, a dissolution or transfer of funds does not relieve the committee or the committee's members from any:

(1) civil liability, including the liability of the committee's chairman or treasurer for the payment of any debts incurred by or on behalf of the committee; or

(2) criminal liability.

As added by P.L.47-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-9-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-9-9-1
Report required
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person making an independent expenditure:

(1) that exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000); and

(2) regarding a public question;

shall, not later than forty-eight (48) hours after making the expenditure, file a report, using a form prescribed under IC 3-5-4-8, with the office required to receive reports under IC 3-9-5.

As added by P.L.64-2025, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-25
Dispute resolution and interpretation of law by county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. If a board of registration is unable to resolve a dispute among its members, or with the circuit court clerk, and requires an interpretation or clarification of the law, the board shall refer the matter to the county election board for determination.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-18
Circuit court clerk to perform duties of clerk or secretary
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. Each circuit court clerk shall perform all duties imposed upon the clerk under this title as a member of the county election board or as secretary of the board, except when the clerk is acting as the registration officer of the county. Any such action taken by the clerk is considered an action of the board.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-1
Voter's affidavit; voting procedure; transmission of ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A voter voting by absentee ballot shall make and subscribe to the affidavit prescribed by IC 3-11-4-21. The voter then shall, except as provided in subsection (b), do the following:

(1) Mark the ballot in the presence of no other person.

(2) Fold each ballot separately.

(3) Fold each ballot so as to conceal the marking.

(4) Enclose each ballot, with the seal and signature of the circuit court clerk on the outside, together with any unused ballot, in the envelope provided.

(5) Securely seal the envelope.

(6) Return the envelope as permitted by section 24(e) of this chapter.

(b) A voter permitted to transmit the voter's absentee ballots by fax or electronic mail under IC 3-11-4-6 is not required to comply with subsection (a). The individual designated by the circuit court clerk to receive absentee ballots transmitted by fax or electronic mail shall do the following upon receipt of an absentee ballot transmitted by fax:

(1) Note the receipt of the absentee ballot in the records of the circuit court clerk as other absentee ballots received by the circuit court clerk are noted.

(2) Fold each ballot received from the voter separately so as to conceal the marking.

(3) Enclose each ballot in a blank absentee ballot envelope.

(4) Securely seal the envelope.

(5) Mark on the envelope: "Absentee Ballot Received by Fax or Electronic Mail".

(6) Securely attach to the envelope the faxed affidavit received with the voter's absentee ballots.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this title, absentee ballots received by fax or electronic mail shall be handled and processed as other absentee ballots received by the circuit court clerk are handled and processed.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-7 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.68; P.L.126-2002, SEC.61; P.L.103-2005, SEC.9; P.L.198-2005, SEC.7; P.L.157-2019, SEC.21; P.L.227-2023, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-5
Proposed changes to voting system; tests to be conducted before approval; criteria for approval; marketing, sale, lease, or installation of changes; expiration of approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A vendor may apply for approval of a proposed improvement or change to an electronic voting system that is currently certified by the commission. A proposed improvement or change may not be marketed, sold, leased, installed, or implemented in Indiana before the application for the improvement or change is approved by the commission.

(b) An application for approval of an improvement or a change must be in the form prescribed by the election division.

(c) The vendor applying for approval of an improvement or a change must have the improvement or change to the voting system tested 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 a proposed improvement or change to 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 incurred under this subsection.

(d) The election division (or the person designated under IC 3-11-16) shall review the improvement or change to the voting system in accordance with procedures approved by the commission and the results of the testing required under subsection (c) and report the results of the review to the commission. The review must indicate:

(1) whether the proposed improvement or change has been approved by an independent laboratory accredited under 52 U.S.C. 20971;

(2) whether the proposed improvement or change is a de minimis change or a modification as indicated by a report from an independent laboratory or by the entity designated by the commission under subsection (c);

(3) if the proposed improvement or change is a modification, whether the modification may be installed and implemented without any significant likelihood that the voting system would be configured or perform its functions in violation of HAVA or this title as indicated by a report from an independent laboratory; and

(4) whether the proposed improvement or change would comply with HAVA and the standards set forth in this chapter and IC 3-11-15.

(e) After the commission has examined and approved the application for an improvement or change to an electronic voting system (including a de minimis change), the improvement or change may be marketed, sold, leased, installed, or implemented in Indiana.

(f) An approval of an application under this section 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.81; P.L.2-1996, SEC.176; P.L.3-1997, SEC.291; P.L.176-1999, SEC.75; P.L.14-2004, SEC.111; P.L.221-2005, SEC.59; P.L.76-2014, SEC.33; P.L.5-2015, SEC.2; P.L.128-2015, SEC.173; P.L.169-2015, SEC.107; P.L.21-2016, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 3-11-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-11-9-2
Voters with disabilities or unable to read or write English; assistance; affidavit
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A voter who:

(1) is a voter with disabilities; or

(2) is unable to read or write English;

may request assistance in voting before entering the voting booth and designate a person (other than the voter's employer, an officer of the voter's union, or an agent of the voter's employer or union) to assist the voter in voting at an election, as required by 52 U.S.C. 10508.

(b) The person designated must execute a sworn affidavit on a form provided by the absentee voter board or the precinct election board stating that, to the best of the designated person's knowledge, the voter:

(1) is a voter with disabilities or is unable to read or write English; and

(2) has requested the designated person to assist the voter in voting under this section.

(c) The person designated may then accompany the voter into the voting booth and assist the voter in marking the voter's paper ballot or ballot card or in registering the voter's vote on the electronic voting system.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.258; P.L.10-1988, SEC.112; P.L.4-1991, SEC.93; P.L.8-1992, SEC.25; P.L.3-1993, SEC.149; P.L.14-2004, SEC.120; P.L.221-2005, SEC.67; P.L.128-2015, SEC.180; P.L.169-2015, SEC.117.
Ind. Code § 3-7-29-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 29 / Section 3-7-29-6
Electronic poll books; requirements for use; electronic signatures; download of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A county election board may adopt an order to provide an electronic poll book to the inspector for use at the following:

(1) Polling places, an office of the circuit court clerk (under IC 3-11-10-26), at satellite offices established under IC 3-11-10-26.3, and vote centers established under IC 3-11-18.1-4. Electronic poll books shall be used at an election (rather than certified poll lists prepared under this chapter) in all locations in which the election is to be conducted.

(2) Only at an office of the circuit court clerk (under IC 3-11-10-26) and satellite offices established under IC 3-11-10-26.3.

(b) An order adopted under subsection (a) must require the use of an electronic signature (as defined in IC 26-2-8-102) to sign an electronic poll book at an election (rather than requiring voters to sign certified poll lists prepared under this chapter) at each location that an electronic poll book is used.

(c) The county voter registration office shall download the information required to be available on an electronic poll book before the electronic poll list is delivered and installed as required by IC 3-11-3-11(b).

(d) An electronic poll book used under an order adopted under subsection (a) must:

(1) comply with IC 3-11-8-10.3; and

(2) be approved by the secretary of state in accordance with the procedures set forth in IC 3-11-18.1-12.

As added by P.L.271-2013, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.48; P.L.64-2014, SEC.13; P.L.169-2015, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-2.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-2.1
All candidates and public questions in election districts in county on ballot; notice of inspection of ballot proofs
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.1. (a) Each county election board shall have the:

(1) names of all candidates for election to offices or retention in offices; and

(2) state and local public questions;

in election districts wholly or partially within the county printed on a ballot as provided in this chapter. The county may print all offices on a single ballot under this section.

(b) Before a county election board orders the printing of a ballot, the board must provide written notice that proofs of the ballot are available for inspection not later than sixty-seven (67) days before the date of the election to each of the following:

(1) The county chairman of each major political party with a candidate's name appearing on the ballot.

(2) The county chairman, if any, of any other political party with a candidate's name appearing on the ballot.

(3) The superintendent of each school corporation with the name of a candidate for school board office or a local public question concerning the school corporation appearing on the ballot.

After sixty (60) days before the date of the election, the ballot is considered approved and eligible for printing.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.94. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.88; P.L.193-2021, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-14-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-14-5-8
Employment sanctions for a person convicted of a vote fraud felony or class A misdemeanor; remedies if conviction is reversed, vacated, or set aside; injunctions; civil penalties
Status: repealed

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "governmental entity" refers to any of the following:

(1) A city.

(2) A town.

(3) An agency of a governmental entity referred to in any of subdivisions (1) through (2).

(b) As used in this section, "date of conviction" refers to the date when:

(1) in a jury trial, a jury publicly announces a verdict against a person for a felony or Class A misdemeanor;

(2) in a bench trial, the court publicly announces a verdict against a person for a felony or Class A misdemeanor; or

(3) in a guilty plea hearing, a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or Class A misdemeanor.

(c) A person who is convicted under IC 3-14-2 of a felony or Class A misdemeanor that relates to an election for an office for a governmental entity shall not:

(1) continue employment with;

(2) obtain future employment with;

(3) contract with; or

(4) be a subcontractor under a contract with;

any governmental entity for twenty (20) years after the date of conviction.

(d) For twenty (20) years after the person's date of conviction, a governmental entity may not:

(1) employ;

(2) offer employment to;

(3) contract with; or

(4) maintain a contractual relationship when a subcontractor is;

a person who is convicted under IC 3-14-2 of a felony or Class A misdemeanor that relates to an election for an office for any governmental entity.

(e) If:

(1) a person was employed by a governmental entity;

(2) the person was convicted under IC 3-14-2 of a felony or Class A misdemeanor relating to an election for an office for a governmental entity;

(3) the person's employment with the governmental entity was discontinued under subsection (c) or (d); and

(4) the person's conviction is reversed, vacated, or set aside;

the governmental entity shall reemploy the person in the same position the person held before the person's conviction or in another position equivalent in benefits, pay, and working conditions to the position the person held before the person's conviction, and the person is entitled to receive any salary or other remuneration that the person would have received if the person's employment had not been discontinued under subsection (c) or (d).

(f) The attorney general may petition a court with jurisdiction for an injunction against a person who violates subsection (c) or a governmental entity that violates subsection (d).

(g) The attorney general may petition a court with jurisdiction to impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) on a person who violates subsection (c).

As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.134. Amended by P.L.109-2015, SEC.2; P.L.233-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.215; P.L.3-1993, SEC.119; P.L.12-1995, SEC.75; P.L.209-2003, SEC.107. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 3-13-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-13-8-8
Office of mayor of third class city
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in the office of mayor of a third class city not covered by section 1 of this chapter.

(b) A vacancy shall be filled as follows:

(1) If the city has a deputy mayor, the deputy mayor assumes the office for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(2) If the city does not have a deputy mayor, the common council shall fill the vacancy at a regular or special meeting.

(c) The city clerk-treasurer shall give notice of the meeting required under subsection (b)(2). Except as provided in subsection (d), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs. 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.

(d) If a vacancy exists because of the death of the mayor, the council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the city clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death by IC 5-8-6. The city clerk-treasurer may not give the notice required by subsection (c) until the city clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

(e) Until the vacancy is filled, the council shall designate one (1) of its members to serve as acting mayor.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-5(a) part, (d) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.445; P.L.119-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-18
Verification of information with bureau of motor vehicles; agreement to implement
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the secretary of state, the co-directors of the election division, and the bureau of motor vehicles commission shall enter into an agreement to match information in the computerized list data base with information in the data base of the bureau of motor vehicles commission to enable the election division (acting on behalf of the secretary of state) and the commission to verify the accuracy of the information provided on voter registration applications.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 3-5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-5-5
Absence due to state or federal business
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As provided in Article 2, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person does not lose residence in a precinct in Indiana by reason of the person's absence on the business of:

(1) the state of Indiana; or

(2) the United States.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.10; P.L.258-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-3.5
Vacancy on town council because of member's residency; calling caucus; when caucus must be held
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) If a vacancy exists on a town council because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3), the caucus shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the county chairman receives a notice of the vacancy under IC 5-8-5.

(b) The county chairman shall:

(1) give notice of the caucus meeting to caucus members under section 4 of this chapter; and

(2) keep the notice of the vacancy with the records of the caucus.

As added by P.L.174-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2003, SEC.8; P.L.119-2005, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 3-7-48-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 48 / Section 3-7-48-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.76-2014, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-104 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-104
"Voter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 104. "Voter" means a person who is qualified and registered to vote in an election.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-29 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-29
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.47; P.L.164-2006, SEC.86. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-28.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-28.1
Applicability; initials of poll clerks on ballot card
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.1. (a) This section does not apply:

(1) to a ballot card voted by absentee ballot; or

(2) in a county using an electronic poll book and a printer separate from the electronic poll book.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the two (2) poll clerks of each precinct shall place their initials in ink on the back of each ballot card:

(1) at the time the card is issued to a voter; or

(2) in the case of a ballot marked by a marking device for an optical scan ballot, before the ballot is placed into the tabulating device.

The initials must be in the poll clerks' ordinary handwriting or printing and without a distinguishing mark of any kind.

(c) In a county using an electronic poll list and a printer separate from the electronic poll list, 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 may be printed by a printer separate from the electronic poll list on the back of each ballot card immediately before the ballot card is delivered to the voter.

(d) Except as provided in IC 3-12-1-12, a ballot card is not valid unless, immediately before the ballot card is delivered to the voter:

(1) the ballot card is initialed by both poll clerks; or

(2) the initials of both poll clerks are printed on the back of the ballot card in accordance with subsection (c).

As added by P.L.76-2014, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-6
Approval of system dependent on payment of fees and expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission shall not approve any system until the fee and the expenses incurred by the election division (or the person designated under IC 3-11-16) in making the examination are paid by the person making the application.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 3-6-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6-3-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-4 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.3-1993, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-7-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-7-15-1
Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter prescribes voter registration procedures in public assistance agencies as provided in 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(2)(A).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-2.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-12-10-2.1
Members
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.1. (a) Except as provided in this section, the secretary of state and the designee of the state chairman of each of the major political parties of the state shall serve as members of the state recount commission.

(b) Except as provided in this section, the secretary of state shall serve as the chair of the state recount commission.

(c) If an election to the office of secretary of state is the subject of a petition filed under IC 3-12-11, final determination of all petitions filed under IC 3-12-11 relating to that election must be made before January 1 after the election.

(d) The secretary of state may not serve on the commission if the secretary of state is:

(1) a petitioner under IC 3-12-11; or

(2) named as a candidate in a petition under IC 3-12-11;

until the commission makes a final determination under IC 3-12-11 of all related petitions in which the secretary of state is a petitioner or is named.

(e) If the secretary of state may not serve on the commission under subsection (d), the state chairman of the same major political party as the secretary of state shall designate another individual to serve as a member and chair of the commission. The other individual must have voted in the most recent primary election of the political party of the state chairman making the appointment. The individual serves until the commission issues its final determination of all petitions relating to the election that are described in subsection (d). The secretary of state shall then resume as a member and the chairman of the state recount commission.

(f) An individual who serves on the state recount commission as secretary of state ceases to be a member of the commission when the individual ceases to be secretary of state.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-4.5 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-41 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-41
Status messages
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. Status messages must become part of the real-time audit record. Latitude in software design is necessary so that consideration can be given to various user processing and reporting needs. The user shall require status and information messages to be displayed and reported in real-time.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-1
Requirements and deadlines for counting ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) After the close of the polls, provisional ballots shall be counted as provided in this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding IC 3-5-4-1.5 and any legal holiday observed under IC 1-1-9, all provisional ballots must be counted by not later than 3 p.m. ten (10) days following the election.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.153; P.L.221-2005, SEC.56; P.L.164-2006, SEC.122; P.L.225-2011, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 3-6-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-6-8-4
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) 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:

(A) the names of all candidates of the political party whose primary election is being observed by the watcher and the number of votes cast for each candidate;

(B) the names of all candidates at a general, municipal, or special election and the number of votes cast for each candidate; or

(C) the vote cast for or against a public question.

(7) Accompany the inspector and judge in delivering the tabulation and 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 election returns delivered to the county election board.

(b) Subject to the restrictions under section 1 of this chapter, a watcher appointed under this chapter may enter, leave, and reenter multiple polling places at any time on election day.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-6-2(c)(1) part, (c)(2) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.38; P.L.3-1993, SEC.26; P.L.3-1997, SEC.48; P.L.221-2005, SEC.11; P.L.169-2015, SEC.11; P.L.209-2021, SEC.7; P.L.241-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-12.9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-12.9-b
Ballot order; school board offices
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 12.9. (a) School board offices to be elected at the general election shall be placed on the general election ballot after the offices described in section 12 of this chapter.

(b) If the ballot contains a candidate for a school board office, the ballot must also contain a statement that reads substantially as follows:

(1) "To vote for a candidate for this office, make a voting mark on or in the square to the left of the candidate's name. A straight party vote will not count as a vote for any candidate for this office.", if only one (1) candidate is to be elected to a school board office.

(2) "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.", if more than one (1) candidate is to be elected to a school board office.

(c) Whenever candidates are to be elected to a school board office 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.

As added by P.L.83-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.58-2005, SEC.16; P.L.190-2011, SEC.6; P.L.194-2013, SEC.44; P.L.21-2016, SEC.8; P.L.109-2021, SEC.17; P.L.195-2025, SEC.6; P.L.99-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-3
Removal of name from registration record during 90 day period before election
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As provided under 52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i), this chapter does not prevent the removal of a voter's name from the voter registration record during the final ninety (90) day period before a primary, general, or municipal election due to any of the following in accordance with this article:

(1) The written request of the voter.

(2) Disenfranchisement due to criminal conviction and incarceration.

(3) The death of the voter.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.104. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.64; P.L.164-2006, SEC.34; P.L.128-2015, SEC.121.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-6
Candidates who file with county election board; posting copy of declarations of candidacy
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A declaration of candidacy for:

(1) any local office not described in section 5 of this chapter;

(2) precinct committeeman; or

(3) delegate to a state convention;

shall be filed in the office of the county election board located in the county seat.

(b) Whenever the election district for a local office includes more than one (1) county, the declaration of candidacy shall be filed in the office of the county election board located in the county seat of the county that contains the greatest percentage of population of the election district.

(c) This subsection applies to a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000). The chief deputy of the combined election board and board of registration shall post for public inspection a copy of each declaration of candidacy filed under this section on the day the declaration is filed.

(d) This subsection applies if an election district for a local office is located in more than one (1) county. The circuit court clerk of the county having the greatest percentage of population of the election district shall promptly certify the names of each of the candidates that have filed a declaration of candidacy to be a candidate for the office in the election district to the county election board of each other county in which the election district is located.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.98; P.L.7-1991, SEC.1; P.L.12-1992, SEC.5; P.L.3-1997, SEC.121; P.L.11-2023, SEC.4; P.L.227-2023, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-1.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-12-1.7
"Petitioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "petitioner" refers to the individual voter whose name is listed first on the petition filed under section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.76-2014, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 3-9-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-9-2-11
Foreign nationals
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A foreign national (as defined in 52 U.S.C. 30121(b)) may not make a contribution in connection with:

(1) an election;

(2) a convention;

(3) a caucus in which a candidate is selected; or

(4) a public question;

under this title.

As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.146; P.L.64-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-24
Locks for ballot storage containers
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. 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 § 3-5-2.1-89 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-89
"Regular party committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 89. "Regular party committee" means:

(1) a central committee; or

(2) a national committee of a political party.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-21.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-21.5
Voter intimidation
Status: in_force

Sec. 21.5. A person who knowingly or intentionally intimidates, threatens, or coerces an individual for:

(1) voting or attempting to vote;

(2) urging or aiding another individual to vote or attempt to vote; or

(3) exercising any power or duty under this title concerning registration or voting;

commits voter intimidation, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.103-2005, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 3-8-2.5-6
Certification or denial of petition of nomination; notification of denial; contest of denial of certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The circuit court clerk with whom the petition of nomination has been filed by a county voter registration office under section 5 of this chapter shall:

(1) determine whether a sufficient number of signatures as required by section 2 of this chapter have been obtained; and

(2) do one (1) of the following:

(A) If the petition includes a sufficient number of signatures, certify the petition.

(B) If the petition has an insufficient number of signatures, deny the certification.

(b) If the circuit court clerk with whom the petition was filed denies certification under subsection (a), the clerk shall notify the candidate immediately:

(1) in person, if the candidate files the petition in person; or

(2) by certified mail.

(c) A candidate may contest the denial of certification based on:

(1) the county voter registration office's failure to certify individual signers as qualified petitioners; or

(2) the determination by the clerk that the petition has an insufficient number of signatures;

using the procedure in IC 3-8-1-2 and section 7 of this chapter that applies to questions concerning the validity of a petition of nomination.

As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.201-2017, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-10-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-10-8-6
Holding of elections at time other than that of general election
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), if a special election is held at a time other than the time of a general election, the election shall be held in accordance with this title. Each county election board and other local public official who is required to perform any duties in connection with a general election shall perform the same duties for the special election, subject to the same provisions and penalties as for a general election.

(b) If a special election is held:

(1) under a court order under IC 3-12-8; or

(2) for a local public question;

the county election board may provide that several precincts may vote in the special election at the same polling place, if the county election board finds by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board that the consolidation of polling places will not result in undue inconvenience to voters.

(c) If a special election is held:

(1) under a court order under IC 3-12-8 for a school board office; or

(2) for a local public question;

the county election board may by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board adopt a resolution to provide that each precinct election board will include only one (1) inspector and one (1) judge, and that only one (1) sheriff and one (1) poll clerk may be nominated as precinct election officers. If the board has adopted a resolution under subsection (b), a resolution adopted under this subsection may also provide for more than one (1) precinct to be served by the same precinct election board. A resolution adopted under this subsection may not be rescinded by the county election board and expires the day after the special election is conducted.

(d) The following procedures apply if a county election board adopts a resolution under subsection (c):

(1) The inspector shall be nominated by the county chairman entitled to nominate an inspector under IC 3-6-6-8.

(2) The judge shall act as a clerk whenever this title requires that two (2) clerks perform a duty.

(3) The poll clerk shall act as a judge whenever this title requires that two (2) judges perform a duty.

(4) If a precinct election board administers more than one (1) precinct, the board shall keep the ballots cast in each precinct separate from ballots cast in any other precinct, so that the votes cast for each candidate and on each public question in each of the precincts administered by the board may be determined.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-19-6.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1989, SEC.7; P.L.3-1993, SEC.108; P.L.3-1997, SEC.239; P.L.14-2004, SEC.89; P.L.230-2005, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-37 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-37
Proof of citizenship
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) The county voter registration official shall send a notice requesting proof of citizenship (as defined in IC 3-7-38.2-7.3(a)) to each individual who uses an identification number from a temporary credential issued under IC 9-24-11-5(c) or IC 9-24-16-3(f) as part of the individual's voter registration application.

(b) An individual must provide proof of citizenship to the county voter registration official within thirty (30) days of receiving a notice under subsection (a).

(c) If the individual does not provide proof of citizenship within thirty (30) days of receiving a notice under subsection (a), the county voter registration official shall reject the individual's voter registration.

(d) The election division shall prescribe the design of the notice required under this section.

As added by P.L.241-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-14
Proposed precinct establishment orders; effect of timely and late submissions
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) A county executive must submit a proposed precinct establishment order to the co-directors before the county executive establishes a precinct under this chapter.

(b) To ensure sufficient time for review to determine whether a proposed precinct establishment order complies with this chapter, the co-directors may fix a date and time by which a county executive must submit an order under section 15 of this chapter if the county wishes to have the proposed order take effect before the beginning of the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter. The election division shall notify each county election board of the date fixed under this subsection at least ninety (90) days before the date occurs.

(c) If a county submits an order after the date and time fixed under subsection (b), the co-directors may review the order only after completing the review of orders submitted in compliance with subsection (b).

(d) This subsection applies to an order submitted after the date and time fixed under subsection (b). If the co-directors are unable to determine whether a proposed order complies with this chapter before the beginning of the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter, the co-directors shall complete the review so that, if the proposed order is otherwise approved under this chapter, the order may take effect following the end of the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.38; P.L.164-2006, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-11-b
Ballot information; arrangement
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 11. (a) The ballot information, whether placed on the ballot card or on the marking device, must be in the order of arrangement provided for ballots under this section.

(b) Each county election board shall have the names of all candidates for all elected offices, political party offices, and public questions printed on a ballot card as provided in this chapter. The county may:

(1) print all offices and questions on a single ballot card; and

(2) include a ballot variation code to ensure that the proper version of a ballot is used within a precinct.

(c) Each type of ballot card must be of uniform size and of the same quality and color of paper (except as permitted under IC 3-10-1-17).

(d) The nominees of a political party or an independent candidate or independent ticket (described in IC 3-11-2-6) nominated by petitioners shall be listed on the ballot with the name and device set forth on the certification or petition. The circle containing the device may be of any size that permits a voter to readily identify the device. IC 3-11-2-5 applies if the certification or petition does not include a name or device, or if the same device is selected by two (2) or more parties or petitioners. In the case of a candidate described in IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(a)(5)(C), a blank space must be printed after the candidate's name signifying that the candidate elects not to disclose any affiliation with a political party or that the candidate:

(1) is not affiliated with a political party; and

(2) does not identify as an independent candidate.

(e) The offices and public questions on the general election ballot must be placed on the ballot in the order listed in IC 3-11-2-12, IC 3-11-2-12.5, IC 3-11-2-12.7(b), IC 3-11-2-12.9(a), IC 3-11-2-12.9(c), IC 3-11-2-13(a) through IC 3-11-2-13(c), IC 3-11-2-14(a), IC 3-11-2-14(d), and IC 3-11-2-14(e). The offices and public questions may be listed in a continuous column either vertically or horizontally and on a number of separate pages.

(f) The name of each office must be printed in a uniform size in bold type. A statement reading substantially as follows must be placed immediately below the name of the office and above the name of the first candidate:

(1) "Vote for one (1) only.", if only one (1) candidate is to be elected to the office.

(2) "Vote for not more than (insert the number of candidates to be elected) candidate(s) for this office. To vote for any candidate for this office, you must make a voting mark for each candidate you wish to vote for.", if more than one (1) candidate is to be elected to the office.

(3) "Vote for not more than (insert the number of candidates to be elected) candidate(s) for this office. 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.", if more than one (1) candidate is to be elected to a school board office.

(4) "Vote for one (1) only. A straight party vote will not count as a vote for any candidate for this office.", if only one (1) candidate is to be elected to a school board office.

(g) Below the name of the office and the statement required by subsection (f), the names of the candidates for each office must be grouped together in the following order:

(1) The major political party whose candidate received the highest number of votes in the county for secretary of state at the last election is listed first.

(2) The major political party whose candidate received the second highest number of votes in the county for secretary of state is listed second.

(3) All other political parties listed in the order that the parties' candidates for secretary of state finished in the last election are listed after the party listed in subdivision (2).

(4) If a political party did not have a candidate for secretary of state in the last election or a nominee is an independent candidate or independent ticket (described in IC 3-11-2-6), the party or candidate is listed after the parties described in subdivisions (1), (2), and (3).

(5) If more than one (1) political party or independent candidate or ticket described in subdivision (4) qualifies to be on the ballot, the parties, candidates, or tickets are listed in the order in which the party filed its petition of nomination under IC 3-8-6-12.

(6) The name of a candidate described in IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(a)(5)(C) is placed after the candidates listed in subdivisions (1) through (5), if applicable.

(7) A space for write-in voting is placed after the candidates listed in subdivisions (1) through (6), if required by law.

(8) The name of a write-in candidate may not be listed on the ballot.

If there is more than one (1) candidate for a grouping described in subdivisions (1) through (8) for a school board office, the candidates shall appear in the order established by this subsection and within the grouping, in alphabetical order according to surname.

(h) The names of the candidates grouped in the order established by subsection (g) must be printed in type with uniform capital letters and have a uniform space between each name. The name of the candidate's political party, or the word "Independent" if the:

(1) candidate; or

(2) ticket of candidates for:

(A) President and Vice President of the United States; or

(B) governor and lieutenant governor;

is independent, must be placed immediately below or beside the name of the candidate and must be printed in a uniform size and type. In the case of a candidate described in IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(a)(5)(C), the name of the candidate must be printed with a blank space after the candidate's name signifying that the candidate elects not to disclose any affiliation with a political party or that the candidate is not affiliated with a political party and does not identify as an independent candidate.

(i) All the candidates of the same political party for election to at-large seats on the fiscal or legislative body of a political subdivision must be grouped together:

(1) under the name of the office that the candidates are seeking;

(2) in the order established by subsection (g); and

(3) within the political party, in alphabetical order according to surname.

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 elected) candidate(s) of ANY party for this office.".

(j) Candidates for election to at-large seats on the governing body of a school corporation must be grouped:

(1) under the name of the office that the candidates are seeking; and

(2) in alphabetical order according to surname.

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 elected) candidate(s) for this office. A straight party vote will not count as a vote for any candidate for this office.".

(k) The following information must be placed at the top of the ballot before the first public question is listed:

(1) The cautionary statement described in IC 3-11-2-7.

(2) The instructions described in IC 3-11-2-8, IC 3-11-2-10(d), and IC 3-11-2-10(e).

(l) The ballot must include a single connectable arrow, circle, oval, or square, or a voting position for voting a straight party ticket by one (1) mark as required by section 14 of this chapter, and the single connectable arrow, circle, oval, or square, or the voting position for casting a straight party ticket ballot must be identified by:

(1) the name of the political party; and

(2) immediately below or beside the political party's name, the device of that party (described in IC 3-11-2-5).

The name and device of each political party must be of uniform size and type and arranged in the order established by subsection (g) for listing candidates under each office. The instructions described in IC 3-11-2-10(c) for voting a straight party ticket and the statement concerning presidential electors required under IC 3-10-4-3 must be placed on the ballot label. The instructions for voting a straight party ticket must include the statement: "If you do not wish to vote a straight party ticket, do not make a mark in this section and proceed to voting the ballot by office.".

(m) A public question must be in the form described in IC 3-11-2-15(a) and IC 3-11-2-15(b), except that a single connectable arrow, a circle, or an oval may be used instead of a square. Except as expressly authorized or required by statute, a county election board may not print a ballot card that contains language concerning the public question other than the language authorized by a statute.

(n) The requirements in this section:

(1) do not replace; and

(2) are in addition to;

any other requirements in this title that apply to optical scan ballots.

(o) The procedure described in IC 3-11-2-16 must be used when a ballot does not comply with the requirements imposed by this title or contains another error or omission that might result in confusion or mistakes by voters.

(p) This subsection applies to an optical scan ballot that does not list:

(1) the names of political parties or candidates; or

(2) the text of public questions;

on the face of the ballot. The ballot must be prepared in accordance with this section, except that the ballot must include a numbered circle or oval to refer to each political party, candidate, or public question.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.307; P.L.58-2005, SEC.19; P.L.164-2006, SEC.114; P.L.190-2011, SEC.10; P.L.194-2013, SEC.67; P.L.21-2016, SEC.16; P.L.278-2019, SEC.104; P.L.141-2020, SEC.12; P.L.109-2021, SEC.45; P.L.193-2021, SEC.50; P.L.227-2023, SEC.95; P.L.9-2024, SEC.23; P.L.195-2025, SEC.10; P.L.7-2026, SEC.2; P.L.23-2026, SEC.5; P.L.99-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-29 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-29
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Repealed by P.L.26-2000, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-5-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-5-7-6
Candidacy documents
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to any of the following:

(1) A candidate in a presidential primary election under IC 3-8-3.

(2) A candidate for President of the United States.

(3) A candidate for Vice President of the United States.

(b) Whenever a candidate files a candidacy document on which the candidate uses a name that is different from the name set forth on the candidate's voter registration record, the candidate's signature on the candidacy document constitutes a request to the county voter registration office that the name on the candidate's voter registration record be the same as the name the candidate uses on the candidacy document.

(c) A request by a candidate under this section is considered filed with the county voter registration office when the candidacy document is filed with the election division or the county election board.

(d) The election division or the county election board shall forward a request filed under this section to the county voter registration office not later than seven (7) days after receiving the request.

As added by P.L.202-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.25; P.L.227-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-16
Certificate of provisional vote count
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. When all the votes have been counted, the counters shall prepare a certificate stating the number of votes that each candidate received for each office and the number of votes cast on each public question.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-18
Voting in person by absentee voter who has not returned absentee ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) If a voter has not returned an absentee ballot, the voter may vote in person.

(b) However, if the voter has received an absentee ballot, before the voter may vote, the voter must return the ballot to the inspector. The absentee ballot shall be marked "canceled" and preserved with the rejected ballots.

(c) If the voter has requested but not received an absentee ballot, the voter may vote if the voter executes an affidavit affirming that the voter has not received an absentee ballot.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.74; P.L.169-2015, SEC.140.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-88 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-88
"Registration agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 88. "Registration agency" refers to any of the following:

(1) The bureau of motor vehicles.

(2) Any other agency at which individuals may register to vote under IC 3-7.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-22
Instruction cards; write-in voting notice cards; printing and delivery
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) Each county election board shall have printed in at least 14 point type on cards in English, braille, and any other language that the board considers necessary, the following:

(1) Instructions for the guidance of voters in preparing their ballots.

(2) Instructions explaining the procedure for write-in voting.

(3) Write-in voting notice cards that must be posted in each precinct that utilizes a voting system that does not permit a voter to alter the voter's ballot after making a voting mark for a write-in candidate so that the voter may vote for a candidate for that office whose name appears on the ballot.

(b) The write-in notice cards described in subsection (a)(3) must inform all voters that a voter:

(1) who wants to cast write-in votes may cast the voter's ballot on the voting system required to be available to all voters in the precinct under IC 3-11-15-13.3(f); and

(2) may choose to cast the voter's ballot on the voting system described in subdivision (1) without being required to indicate to any individual that the voter wishes to cast a ballot on the voting system because the voter intends to cast a ballot for a write-in candidate.

(c) The board shall furnish the number of cards it determines to be adequate for each precinct to the inspector at the same time the board delivers the ballots for the precinct and shall furnish a magnifier upon request to a voter who requests a magnifier to read the cards.

[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.216; P.L.4-1991, SEC.64; P.L.3-1993, SEC.120; P.L.221-2005, SEC.44; P.L.164-2006, SEC.91; P.L.71-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-5-1-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-5-1-0.3
P.L.5-1986 intended to be a codification and restatement of law; no effect on rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred, crimes committed, or proceedings begun
Status: repealed

Sec. 0.3. (a) P.L.5-1986 is intended to be a codification and restatement of applicable or corresponding provisions repealed by P.L.5-1986, SECTION 61 (IC 2-2.1-2, IC 3-1, IC 3-2, IC 3-4, IC 33-13-1, IC 33-13-2, and IC 35-50-1-4). If P.L.5-1986 repeals and replaces a provision in the same form or in a restated form, the substantive operation and effect of that provision continue uninterrupted.

(b) P.L.5-1986 does not affect any:

(1) rights or liabilities accrued;

(2) penalties incurred;

(3) violations committed; or

(4) proceedings begun;

before March 4, 1986. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, offenses, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if P.L.5-1986 had not been enacted.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-13-7-2
County elected office other than county council; meeting; notice; appointments pro tempore
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in a county elected office (other than county council) not covered by section 1 of this chapter.

(b) A vacancy shall be filled by the board of commissioners of the county at a regular or special meeting. The county auditor shall give notice of the meeting. Except as provided in subsection (d), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs. 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 commissioner at least ten (10) days before the meeting.

(c) Selections made under this section (or under IC 3-2-10-3(a) before its repeal on March 4, 1986) are appointments pro tempore for the purposes of Article 2, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(d) If a vacancy occurs because of the death of an elected county officer, the board of commissioners shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county auditor may not give the notice required under subsection (b) until the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.15-1987, SEC.1; P.L.3-1987, SEC.437; P.L.3-1990, SEC.12; P.L.119-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-18
Rights and duties of person assuming duties of vacant office
Status: repealed

Sec. 18. A person who assumes the duties of a vacant office under this chapter has all of the office's rights and duties. Except as provided in IC 3-13-6, the person serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-11(c).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 3-7-36-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 3-7-36-8
Transmission of absentee ballot application upon receipt of request for application
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply to a combined absentee registration and request for an absentee ballot.

(b) When a circuit court clerk receives a request for an absentee ballot application, the clerk shall promptly mail the absentee ballot application (or transmit the application to the voter by electronic mail or fax if requested by the voter).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.66-2010, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-12
Election division to total statements from district and prepare and transmit certificate of election; tie votes
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Upon receipt of the certified statements under section 11 of this chapter, the election division shall:

(1) immediately total all certified statements from each senate and house district; and

(2) promptly prepare and transmit to the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for each legislative office a certificate of the candidate's election.

(b) The secretary of state shall sign the certificates prepared by the election division under subsection (a). However, if two (2) or more candidates receive the highest and an equal number of votes according to the tabulation prepared by the election division, the secretary of state shall immediately certify the tie vote to the governor.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-26-4 part; 3-1-26-5.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.352.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-34 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-34
Precincts using paper ballots; duties of poll clerks and assistant poll clerks
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) In a precinct where the voting is by any voting method except entirely by paper ballot, the poll clerks of the precinct shall perform all the duties connected with voting by ballot card voting system or electronic voting system, and the assistant poll clerks shall perform all the duties connected with voting by paper ballot. It is necessary for only the two (2) assistant poll clerks to place their initials on the back of the paper ballots.

(b) The poll clerks shall tally the vote cast by paper ballot, and they alone shall sign the election certificates and returns. However, the precinct election board may call upon the assistant poll clerks to assist the poll clerks in any of their duties.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-7.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.36; P.L.221-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-20
Location of voting system; secrecy
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The exterior of an electronic voting system and each area of the polls must be in plain view of the precinct election board. Each system shall be placed so that a person voting on the opposite side of the railing or a person on the outside of the polls cannot see or determine how a voter votes. The inspector, judges, and poll clerks may not remain or allow any other person to remain in a position or near a position that would permit them to see or ascertain how a voter votes.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 3-5-1-0.4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-5-1-0.4
General assembly may preserve background materials related to P.L.5-1986
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.4. The general assembly may, by concurrent resolution, preserve any of the background materials related to P.L.5-1986.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-7-34-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 3-7-34-4.5
Voter registration application lacking information to be supplied by individual who received application; contact voter and individual who received application; effect of lack of information; notice to county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section applies to an application that is incomplete under section 1.5(b) of this chapter.

(b) If the application contains all the information required to be supplied by the voter, but does not include:

(1) information required to be supplied by an individual who received the completed application from the voter; or

(2) the signature of that individual;

the county voter registration office shall promptly make one (1) effort to contact the individual who received the completed application from the voter, if possible, and one (1) effort to contact the voter to obtain the missing information or the signature in the case of the individual who received the completed application from the voter. For purposes of this subsection, "effort" refers to the activities described in section 2(b) of this chapter.

(c) The county voter registration office shall process the application under this article if the county voter registration office:

(1) obtains the information or signature; or

(2) cannot obtain the information or signature of the individual who had custody of the application and the application is otherwise complete.

(d) In determining the eligibility of the applicant, the county voter registration office may not reject the application solely on the ground that the individual who received the completed application from the voter failed to complete the application with the information or signature described in section 1.5(b) of this chapter. However, the county voter registration office shall, not later than three (3) days after receipt of the application, provide notice of the failure to properly complete the application to the county election board for appropriate action under IC 3-6-5-31.

As added by P.L.219-2013, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.64-2014, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[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.197; P.L.5-1998, SEC.4; P.L.66-2003, SEC.34; P.L.14-2004, SEC.93. Repealed by P.L.1-2006, SEC.588.
Ind. Code § 3-14-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-14-1-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.3-1995, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-10
Selection of person to fill vacancy; secret ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the members of a caucus held under this chapter shall select, by a majority vote of those casting a vote for a candidate, a person to fill the vacancy described in the written notice of the caucus.

(b) If more than one (1) person seeks to fill the vacancy, the selection shall be conducted by secret ballot.

(c) The following apply if only one (1) person seeks to fill the vacancy:

(1) A vote under subsection (a) is not required.

(2) The county chairman may select that person to fill the vacancy.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1986, SEC.9; P.L.3-1987, SEC.462; P.L.74-2017, SEC.68; P.L.240-2025, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 3-6-5.4-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a county having a population of more than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000) and less than two hundred thousand (200,000).

As added by P.L.144-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.5; P.L.119-2012, SEC.3; P.L.104-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-9 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.64. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-53 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-53
"Independent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 53. "Independent" means a candidate, or a ticket of candidates for President and Vice President of the United States or for governor and lieutenant governor, who states that the candidate or ticket is not affiliated with any political party.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-6-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-6-12-6
Other qualifications or requirements for petition carriers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A petition carrier must satisfy all other qualifications or requirements required by the petition statute in addition to the qualifications and requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.186-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-6-6.5-4
Expiration of certification; renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The designation of an individual as a certified election worker expires January 1 of the second year following the individual's certification. The individual's certification may be renewed by the secretary of state after compliance with the requirements for renewal established under this chapter.

As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-4 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.5-1989, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-28 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-28
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.11; P.L.3-1997, SEC.54; P.L.209-2003, SEC.22. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-15
Security of list; multi-factor authentication; county point of contact for cybersecurity issues
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division and each county voter registration office shall provide adequate technological security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the computerized list.

(b) The computerized list must employ two-factor authentication methods to restrict access to the computerized list.

(c) A person may not access the computerized list without using a multi-factor authentication method approved by the secretary of state and the co-directors of the election division.

(d) The county voter registration officer shall file a statement with the election division setting forth the name and contact information of at least one (1) individual who is to serve as a point of contact for the state to communicate with the county regarding cybersecurity issues.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.98; P.L.157-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-12.5
Declaration of intent to be write-in candidate; party affiliation
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) This section applies to a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate in which the candidate states that the candidate is affiliated with the political party.

(b) If a candidate claims affiliation with a political party:

(1) described by IC 3-8-4-1;

(2) of a candidate who has previously filed a petition of nomination under IC 3-8-6; or

(3) whose name would result in voter confusion due to its similarity with the name of a political party described in subdivision (1) or (2);

a registered voter of the election district may question the validity of the filing in accordance with IC 3-8-1-2. The commission or county election board shall determine the validity of the questioned filing under section 14 or section 18 of this chapter.

(c) Following the filing of a question under subsection (b) and not later than the deadline for resolution of a question concerning a candidacy under section 14 or section 18 of this chapter, a candidate may file a written amendment to the declaration to alter the name of the political party or to indicate that the candidate is independent.

(d) If:

(1) the commission or county election board determines that the candidate's stated party affiliation is described under subsection (b); and

(2) the candidate does not file an amendment under subsection (c);

the commission or board shall deny the filing.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.125. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-24
Voting booth arrangement; additional instructions
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) Only one (1) voter may occupy a booth or compartment at one time. Booths shall be constructed and arranged so that all members of the precinct election board can see whether more than one (1) voter enters a booth at any one time. However, a voter who is a parent, grandparent, or other person caring for a minor child may take the child into the voting booth.

(b) If a voter needs additional instruction after entering the voting booth, the voter may request assistance from the two (2) judges. The two (2) judges shall then approach but not enter the booth and call out additional instructions to the voter.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 3-6-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-6-12-9
Notice of noncompliance; additions and corrections to signature pages
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If a county voter registration office determines that a signature page does not comply with this chapter, the county voter registration office shall give the best possible notice of its determination to the petition carrier who submitted the signature page to allow for the correction of the signature page as provided by subsection (b).

(b) If the final date and hour for filing a petition with the county voter registration office has not passed, a petition carrier may add or correct information described in section 7 of this chapter set forth on a signature page:

(1) circulated by the petition carrier; and

(2) previously filed with the county voter registration office.

(c) A petition carrier may not make any additions or corrections to a signature page:

(1) after the final date and hour for filing a petition has passed; or

(2) concerning information supplied by or requested from the voter.

As added by P.L.186-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-12.5
Opening absentee ballots by machine
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) Notwithstanding section 12(b) of this chapter and subject to subsection (b), absentee ballot envelopes may be opened by machine instead of by the absentee ballot counters. For purposes of certification of voting systems under this article, a machine, the only function of which is the opening of envelopes, is not considered to be a voting system or part of a voting system.

(b) After making the applicable findings under section 12(b) of this chapter, the absentee ballot counters shall take out each ballot enclosed in an envelope opened under subsection (a) without unfolding or permitting a ballot to be unfolded or examined. The absentee ballots shall then continue to be processed as provided under section 12 and other applicable provisions of this chapter.

As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.125. Amended by P.L.109-2021, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-2
Political parties required to hold primary election
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each political party whose nominee received at least ten percent (10%) of the votes cast in the state for secretary of state at the last election shall hold a primary election under this chapter to select nominees to be voted for at the general election.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-9-1 part; 3-1-9-4 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-18
Filling vacancy created by reelected local office holder who dies or is disqualified before new term of office begins
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) This section applies if the individual:

(1) holds a local office;

(2) is elected to another term in that office; and

(3) dies or is otherwise disqualified to serve in the office before the date that the individual's next term is scheduled by law to begin.

(b) Upon notice of the death or disqualification being given to the person or entity provided to receive notice of the death of an officeholder under IC 5-8-6, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with IC 3-13.

As added by P.L.227-2023, SEC.122.
Ind. Code § 3-6-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6-3-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-4 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.3-1993, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 3-10-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-10-4-1
Names on ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The names of the candidates of:

(1) a political party;

(2) a group of petitioners under IC 3-8-6; or

(3) a write-in candidate for the office of President or Vice President of the United States under IC 3-8-2-2.5;

for presidential electors and alternate presidential electors may not be placed on the ballot.

(b) The names of the nominees for President and Vice President of the United States of each political party or group of petitioners shall be placed:

(1) in one (1) column on the ballot if paper ballots are used;

(2) either:

(A) grouped together on a separate screen; or

(B) grouped together below the names of the offices as specified in IC 3-11-14-3.5;

if an electronic voting system is used; or

(3) grouped together below the names of the offices as specified in IC 3-11-13-11 if a ballot card is used.

(c) The ballot must permit a voter to cast a ballot for a write-in candidate for the office of President or Vice President of the United States in the manner provided under IC 3-11-2-6.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-12-2.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.171; P.L.10-1992, SEC.16; P.L.58-2005, SEC.9; P.L.230-2005, SEC.41; P.L.1-2006, SEC.4; P.L.201-2017, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-7.5
Identification of voters registered in more than one state; provision of information to county voter registration offices
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. The NVRA official shall do both of the following:

(1) Compare the lists of voters provided by another state with the list of registered voters in Indiana to identify any individuals who may be registered to vote in more than one (1) state.

(2) Provide each county voter registration office with a list of potential duplicate registrations not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of a list of voters of a state.

As added by P.L.258-2013, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.141-2020, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-5-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-5-8-5
Publication of voter's bill of rights in news media
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Not later than twenty-nine (29) days before a primary, general, or municipal election, the secretary of state shall request Indiana news media to include a copy of the voter's bill of rights as part of election coverage or in public service announcements.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-9.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.3-1993, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-10
Candidate for United States Senator and United States Representative; transmission of certificate of election; seal and attestation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The election division shall transmit to each candidate certified under section 9 of this chapter an original copy of the certificate of election. The secretary of state shall seal and attest the certificate of election.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-9 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-11.7-1-3
Procedures relating to provisional ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided in this article, the procedures described in this title for paper ballots apply to provisional ballots.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-12-8-9
Service of summons
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The sheriff shall serve the notice required by section 8 of this chapter upon the contestee and all other persons named in the petition as candidates for nomination or election to the office in the same manner as a summons is served in a civil action.

[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.12.
Ind. Code § 3-7-45-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 45 / Section 3-7-45-1
Removal of name
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The name of a voter who dies shall be removed from the registration records as provided in this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-9
Failure to receive vote of legal voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person who knowingly fails to receive the vote of a legal voter at an election commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.477; P.L.158-2013, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 3-10-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-10-12-1
Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter:

(1) prescribes the procedure for certain voters to cast ballots under 52 U.S.C. 20507(e)(2) in a precinct where the voter formerly resided; and

(2) is enacted to implement Article 2, Section 2(c) of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.70. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.64; P.L.128-2015, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-24
"Consolidated city"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. "Consolidated city" refers to a first class city that has become a consolidated city under IC 36-3-1.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-17
Circumstances in which township board chairman assumes duties of township office except for office of judge or township board member
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) This section does not apply to the office of a judge or a township board member.

(b) In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if a chief deputy employee does not exist in a township office or the chief deputy employee declines or is ineligible to serve, the chairman of the township board assumes the duties of the township office until the office is filled under this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-11(b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1987, SEC.5; P.L.3-1993, SEC.230; P.L.14-2004, SEC.175.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-1
Precinct election board; members; appointment; chairman
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, each county election board shall appoint a precinct election board for each precinct in the county.

(b) A precinct election board consists of the following:

(1) One (1) inspector.

(2) Two (2) judges.

(c) Each county chairman of a major political party of the county is entitled to nominate one (1) judge under section 9 of this chapter.

(d) Each inspector and judge must be a voter of the county.

(e) The inspector serves as the chairman of the precinct election board.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-7-14-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-7-14-17
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. As provided in 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(5), an employee or a volunteer of the office shall not do any of the following:

(1) Seek to influence an applicant's political preference or party registration.

(2) Display any political preference or party allegiance, including any pictures, photographs, or other likenesses of any currently elected federal, state, county, or local official.

(3) Make any statement to an applicant or take any action the purpose or effect of which is to discourage the applicant from registering to vote.

(4) Make any statement to an applicant or take any action whose purpose or effect is to lead the applicant to believe that a decision whether or not to register has any bearing on the availability of services or benefits.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-2.5
Town ordinance providing length of term for members of legislative body
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) This section does not apply to a town located wholly or partially within a county having a consolidated city unless the town has a population of more than one thousand (1,000) and less than one thousand four hundred (1,400).

(b) A town may adopt an ordinance under IC 3-10-6-2.5, if the town has not adopted an ordinance under IC 18-3-1-16(b) (before its repeal on September 1, 1981) or P.L.13-1982, SECTION 3 (before its expiration on January 1, 1988).

As added by P.L.11-1988, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1990, SEC.11; P.L.4-1996, SEC.50; P.L.3-1997, SEC.233; P.L.170-2002, SEC.7; P.L.119-2012, SEC.7; P.L.11-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-17(i) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.10-1988, SEC.238.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-31.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-31.5
Visual placement of voting booths
Status: in_force

Sec. 31.5. (a) The exterior of a voting booth or compartment and each area of the polls must be in plain view of the precinct election board. Each voting booth or compartment shall be placed so that a person voting on the opposite side of the railing or a person on the outside of the polls cannot see or determine how a voter votes. The inspector, judges, and poll clerks may not remain or allow any other person to remain in a position or near a position that would permit them to see or ascertain how a voter votes.

(b) Only one (1) voter may occupy a booth or compartment at one time. Booths shall be constructed and arranged so that all members of the precinct election board can see whether more than one (1) voter enters a booth at any one time. However, a voter who is a parent, grandparent, or other person caring for a minor child may take the child into the voting booth.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.316. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-13
Delivery of canvass sheets, certificates, poll lists, and tally papers to circuit court clerk
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. After the county election board has tabulated the vote:

(1) the canvass sheets used by the board; and

(2) the certificates, poll lists, and tally papers returned by each inspector in the county;

shall be delivered to the circuit court clerk. The clerk shall file and preserve all the material in the clerk's office as provided in IC 3-10-1-31.1.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-5-12 part; 3-1-18-3 part; 3-1-25-11 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.197; P.L.199-2001, SEC.26; P.L.14-2004, SEC.159; P.L.193-2021, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 3-10-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-10-11-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter:

(1) applies to a general, municipal, primary, school district, and special election; and

(2) is enacted to implement Article 2, Section 2(c) of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.69. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-12
Leaving poll with ballot or ballot marking device
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A voter who recklessly attempts to leave the polls with a ballot, the pencil, or other marking device used in marking ballots in the voter's possession commits a Class A misdemeanor. A voter who attempts to leave the polls with a ballot, pencil, or other marking device in the voter's possession shall be arrested at once on demand of any member of the precinct election board.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.479.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11-6-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-6-2(b).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-38 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-38
Absentee voter boards; compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. The voters appointed to the absentee voter boards under IC 3-11.5-4-22 shall be compensated in the following manner:

(1) The boards that are sent to voters under section 25 of this chapter are entitled to a per diem and a sum for mileage at a rate determined by the county fiscal body.

(2) The boards that are assigned to the circuit court clerk's office or a satellite facility under section 26 or 26.3 of this chapter are entitled to a per diem at a rate set by the county fiscal body.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-21(d) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.268; P.L.5-1989, SEC.58; P.L.3-1995, SEC.112; P.L.10-1997, SEC.4; P.L.278-2019, SEC.100; P.L.109-2021, SEC.43; P.L.227-2023, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-12-1-19
Federal write-in absentee ballot cast in general, municipal, or special election by absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter; counting votes
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The provisions of section 1.7 of this chapter concerning write-in votes apply to this section. This section applies to a federal write-in absentee ballot cast in a general election, municipal election, or special election as provided in IC 3-11-4-12.5(b)(2) by an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter.

(b) If a voter designates a candidate by writing in the name of a political party on the ballot, the voter's vote shall be counted for all candidates of that political party on the ballot.

(c) If a voter writes an abbreviation, misspelling, or other minor variation instead of the correct name of a candidate or a political party, the voter's vote shall be counted if the intent of the voter can be determined.

(d) If a voter votes for a candidate on a ballot described by this section, but does not indicate the office for which the candidate has been nominated, the voter's vote for that candidate is void.

As added by P.L.66-2010, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.140; P.L.193-2021, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.7-4-3
Rights and requirements of watchers appointed by candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A candidate entitled to appoint a watcher under IC 3-6-9 may appoint a watcher at the location for counting provisional ballots.

(b) A watcher appointed under this section:

(1) has the rights; and

(2) must follow the requirements;

set forth in IC 3-6-9.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-8
Applicability; certification of voter names; delivery of certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (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;

if the electronic poll book used at a polling place or vote center is immediately updated to indicate the county received, not later than noon on election day, an absentee ballot from a voter.

(b) Each county election board shall certify the names of voters:

(1) to whom absentee ballots were sent or who marked ballots in person; and

(2) whose ballots have been received by the board under this chapter;

after the certification under section 1 of this chapter and not later than noon on election day.

(c) The county election board shall have:

(1) the certificates described in subsection (b); and

(2) the circuit court clerk's certificates for voters who have registered and voted under IC 3-7-36-14;

delivered to the precinct election boards at their respective polls on election day by couriers appointed under section 22 of this chapter.

(d) The certificates shall be delivered not later than 3 p.m. on election day.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.81; P.L.271-2013, SEC.27; P.L.76-2014, SEC.46; P.L.169-2015, SEC.136.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-4
United States Representatives
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Except as provided in IC 3-10-8-7.5, a candidate vacancy for United States Representative shall be filled by a caucus comprised by the precinct committeemen of the political party whose precincts are within the congressional district.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-17.5 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.126; P.L.3-1997, SEC.155. Repealed by P.L.38-1999, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 3-9-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-9-8-3
"Fabricated media"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fabricated media" means any of the following:

(1) Media that includes an audio or visual recording of an individual's speech, appearance, or conduct that has been altered without the individual's consent such that:

(A) the media conveys a materially inaccurate depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct as recorded in the unaltered recording; and

(B) a reasonable person would be unable to recognize that the recording has been altered.

(2) Media in which an artificially generated audio or visual imitation of an individual that:

(A) has been created without the individual's consent; and

(B) is sufficiently lifelike that a reasonable person would be unable to distinguish the speech or appearance of the imitation from the speech or appearance of the individual;

is used to convey a fictional depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct.

(3) Media depicting the speech, appearance, or conduct of an artificially generated person, the appearance or speech of which is not a recognizable imitation of an identifiable individual.

As added by P.L.81-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-21
Electronic voting systems; discrepancy between number of votes registered and returns made by precinct election board; correction
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. If there is a discrepancy between the number of votes registered on an electronic voting system and the returns made by the precinct election board, the county election board shall correct the returns made by the precinct election board so that the returns conform to the vote registered on the electronic voting system. The corrected returns shall be considered the true and correct returns of the number of votes cast for each candidate or on each public question in the precinct.

[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.363; P.L.3-1993, SEC.205; P.L.221-2005, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11-6-9
Tax levy; rate
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. To provide for a cumulative fund, a county may levy a tax in compliance with IC 6-1.1-41 on all taxable property within the county. The tax may not exceed one and sixty-seven hundredths cents ($0.0167) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-6-3 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.17-1995, SEC.2; P.L.6-1997, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-17
Purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. All materials, supplies, and equipment that are to be paid for out of the town treasury shall be purchased as provided by statute and paid upon claims filed with the town clerk-treasurer. The town election board must verify and approve the claims.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-7(c).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-12
Cost of recount when cash deposit not made
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to a petitioner or a cross-petitioner who is determined to have been nominated or elected after the recount.

(b) If a cash deposit was not made as required by section 10 or 11 of this chapter, the petitioners shall pay to the circuit court clerk within ten (10) days after the recount is completed all of the costs of the recount. However, if a cross-petition was filed, then each cross-petitioner shall pay to the circuit court clerk within ten (10) days after the recount is completed all of the costs of the recount in the precincts designated in the cross-petition. A petitioner is not liable for the costs of a recount allocated to a cross-petitioner.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-17.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 3-11-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-11-16-5
Update of voting system inventory; certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Each county election board shall regularly provide information to the program to update the inventory of voting systems and electronic poll books maintained under section 4 of this chapter. Not later than January 31 of each year, the county election board shall certify to the secretary of state that the information set forth in the inventory regarding the voting systems and electronic poll books of the county is accurate, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the county election board.

As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-17
Prevention of voting outside polling hours
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. An electronic voting system must have a device or method that prevents the operation of the system before the time for opening the polls and after the time for closing the polls.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 3-7-45-6.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 45 / Section 3-7-45-6.1
Information regarding deceased voters from Social Security Administration; cancellation of registrations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.1. (a) At least once each month, the election division shall obtain information regarding Indiana residents identified as deceased by the federal Social Security Administration as required by 52 U.S.C. 21083 and in conformity with IC 3-7-26.3.

(b) Not later than thirty (30) days after receiving a report obtained under subsection (a), the election division shall provide each county voter registration office with a report identifying the deceased individuals who are shown as residing in the county.

(c) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, the county voter registration office shall cancel the registration of each deceased person listed in the report provided under subsection (b).

(d) If the election division does not perform a duty in accordance with this section, the secretary of state shall perform the duty.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.82. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.49; P.L.153-2013, SEC.4; P.L.258-2013, SEC.67; P.L.128-2015, SEC.139.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-18
Questions concerning declarations of candidacy
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The commission shall act upon a question concerning a declaration of candidacy not later than noon sixty-eight (68) days before the date of the primary election.

(b) The notice requirements set forth in IC 4-21.5 do not apply to the meeting conducted by the commission under subsection (a). The election division is required to give the best possible notice of the meeting to a person that the election division identifies as an interested party. Unless a written objection is filed with the election division before the end of the meeting, appearance in person or by counsel at the commission's meeting to act under subsection (a) constitutes an admission that adequate notice of the meeting has been given.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-8.1 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.27; P.L.2-1996, SEC.86; P.L.3-1997, SEC.129; P.L.58-2001, SEC.2; P.L.225-2011, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-11.5-1-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.334; P.L.66-2010, SEC.26; P.L.225-2011, SEC.72; P.L.219-2013, SEC.59. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.121.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-1.1
Paper ballot use by county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. A county election board may use paper ballots:

(1) in any election;

(2) in all or in some of the precincts within a political subdivision holding an election; and

(3) instead of or in combination with any other voting method.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 3-6-4.5-3
Establishment of administrative complaint procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21112, this chapter establishes the state based administrative complaint procedures to remedy grievances concerning uniform and nondiscriminatory election technology and administrative requirements under Title III.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-2
Establishment by county executive
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each county executive shall establish precincts in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county in the manner described in this chapter.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-9
Method of appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The county chairmen of the major political parties of a county that has a board of registration shall each appoint one (1) member of the board. The two (2) appointed persons must be voters of the county.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-19
Agreement with other states to share information
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) Not later than January 1, 2026, the secretary of state shall send a written or electronic communication to each state to request that the state or a group of states execute an agreement with Indiana to share certain information in the possession of the secretary of state and the other state or states for the purpose of:

(1) maintaining the statewide voter registration list; and

(2) identifying whether a voter of Indiana may also be registered to vote in another state.

(b) Starting in 2027, and each year thereafter, the secretary of state shall send an annual written or electronic communication to each state that has not entered into an agreement described in subsection (a) to request that the state or a group of states execute such agreement.

(c) Before sharing information through an agreement described in subsection (a), the secretary of state shall enter into an agreement with the:

(1) chief state election official designated under 52 U.S.C. 20509; or

(2) highest election official of a state that has not designated a chief state election official designated under 52 U.S.C. 20509;

that any personally identifiable information of an Indiana voter is to remain confidential and shall not be shared with or sold to any person who is not an election official for the jurisdiction with which the information is shared.

(d) If information obtained through an agreement executed under subsection (a) indicates that a voter of Indiana may also be registered to vote in another state, the secretary of state shall do the following:

(1) Enter the information received about the voter of Indiana into the computerized list.

(2) Send a written or electronic communication to the county voter registration office within which the Indiana voter's registered address is located, to:

(A) notify the county voter registration office that the voter's registered address may not be the voter's current residence address; and

(B) direct the county voter registration office to conduct a voter list maintenance program under section 2 of this chapter with respect to the voter.

As added by P.L.70-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-6-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-6-2-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-4 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.15; P.L.5-1989, SEC.5; P.L.9-1989, SEC.1; P.L.1-1990, SEC.5; P.L.16-1993, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-35 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-35
Counties with population of more than 400,000 and less than 700,000; voting system malfunction; paper ballots and necessary supplies
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) This section applies to a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000).

(b) In each precinct where voting is by electronic voting system, the county election board shall provide the following to be used if an electronic voting system malfunctions:

(1) The following number of paper ballots:

(A) Not less than ten (10) if the number of registered voters in the precinct is not more than three hundred (300).

(B) Not less than twenty-five (25) if the number of registered voters in the precinct is more than three hundred (300).

(2) The necessary supplies and equipment as required by IC 3-11-11.

(c) Upon notice that an electronic voting system is out of order or fails to work, the precinct election board shall make the paper ballots provided under subsection (b) available to voters. The precinct election board shall contact the county election board to obtain additional ballots.

(d) Upon notice that an electronic voting system is out of order or fails to work, the county election board shall deliver additional necessary supplies to any precinct in the county, including additional paper ballots.

As added by P.L.10-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.20-1993, SEC.1; P.L.221-2005, SEC.45; P.L.11-2023, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-31 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-31
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Repealed by P.L.26-2000, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-3
Rejection of absentee ballots deposited in drop box not under control of county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. In accordance with IC 3-11-10-24, a county election board shall reject an absentee ballot deposited in a drop box or other container or location that is not under the physical control and supervision of the county election board when the ballot is deposited.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.109-2021, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-10.4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-10.4
Requirements not applicable to counties that have adopted limited electronic poll book use
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.4. (a) This section applies to a county if the county election board has adopted an order under IC 3-7-29-6(a)(2) for the use of electronic poll books only at an office of the circuit court clerk and satellite offices established under IC 3-11-10-26.3.

(b) Notwithstanding section 10.3 of this chapter, the county election board is not required to do either of the following:

(1) Transmit information electronically from electronic poll books to precincts on election day.

(2) Generate reports for watchers, political parties, or independent candidates for election day.

As added by P.L.169-2015, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-12-14-3
When procedure audit may be conducted; scope of audit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, may require a procedure audit of an election to be conducted if there is:

(1) an investigation under IC 3-6 relating to the election; or

(2) a recount of the election under IC 3-12.

(b) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, may define the scope of a procedure audit under this chapter.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the secretary of state may conduct a procedure audit of a primary or general election after the election occurs.

(d) The secretary of state shall:

(1) determine the number of counties; and

(2) select the counties;

subject to a procedure audit under subsection (c).

As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.241-2025, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 3-9-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-9-1-14
Appointment or designation of treasurer
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The chairman of a committee shall appoint or designate the treasurer of the committee in a written instrument.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-24
Candidates for elected office; service as deputy election commissioner or employment by county board
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. A person who is a candidate for elected office may not be:

(1) appointed as a deputy election commissioner; or

(2) employed by a county election board.

If a deputy election commissioner or employee of a county election board becomes a candidate for elected office, the person may not continue to serve as a deputy election commissioner or employee of a county election board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-10(a) part, (b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11.5-2-2
Central location for counting absentee ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this article, "central location for counting absentee ballots" refers to a location for counting absentee ballots that a county election board must establish under this article.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.138.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 3-12-3.5-6
Vote count to continue to completion
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. To minimize the delay in the counting of the vote, canvassing must begin immediately upon the closing of the polls and continue without interruption until all the votes are canvassed and all certificates of the vote required under section 3 of this chapter are completed and delivered to the persons entitled to receive the certificates.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.356.
Ind. Code § 3-5-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-5-4-4
Immunity from arrest while at or going to and from polls
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A voter is not subject to arrest while going to the polls, while in attendance there, and while returning from the polls. However, this section does not apply in a case of:

(1) treason;

(2) felony; or

(3) breach of the peace.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-21-5.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-13
Estimating, aggregating, and tabulating total number of votes evidenced by face of certified statement
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The election division may not reject a certified statement received from a circuit court clerk under section 6 or 11 of this chapter but shall estimate, aggregate, and tabulate the total number of votes as evidenced by the face of each certified statement.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-9 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.353; P.L.278-2019, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 3-10-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-10-2-8
Supreme court justices and appellate court judges; time for retention vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of appeals shall stand for approval or rejection by their respective electorates:

(1) at the first general election that occurs at least two (2) years after their appointments; and

(2) at the general election every ten (10) years thereafter;

in accordance with Article 7, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 7, § 11.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-10-6.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-10-6.5-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies only to the following municipalities:

(1) A town.

(2) A city with a population of less than three thousand five hundred (3,500).

(b) This chapter does not apply to a municipality located wholly or partially in a county having a consolidated city.

As added by P.L.107-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-5
Furnishing list of candidates and delegates to election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Each circuit court clerk, not later than noon on the second Monday after a primary election conducted in a year in which a general election will be held, shall furnish the election division with a complete list of all:

(1) candidates nominated; and

(2) state convention delegates elected;

at the primary election.

(b) The list must include:

(1) the address of each candidate and delegate; and

(2) the United States congressional district in which each delegate resides.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-17(i) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.54; P.L.3-1997, SEC.153; P.L.221-2005, SEC.18; P.L.169-2015, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 3-8-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-8-6-16
Candidate departing election district without withdrawal of candidacy; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) This section applies if a person:

(1) files a petition of nomination under this chapter;

(2) moves from the election district that the person sought to represent following the filing of the petition of nomination;

(3) does not file a notice of withdrawal of candidacy under section 13.5 of this chapter; and

(4) is no longer an active candidate.

(b) The county chairman of any political party on the ballot in the election district or a candidate for the office sought by the person described in subsection (a) may, upon determining that this section applies, file an action in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court in the county where the person described in subsection (a) resided. The complaint in this action must:

(1) state that this section applies to the person;

(2) name the person described in subsection (a) and the public official responsible for placing that person's name on the ballot as defendants; and

(3) be filed no later than a notice of withdrawal could have been filed under section 13.5 of this chapter.

(c) When a complaint is filed under subsection (b), the circuit court, superior court, or probate court shall conduct a hearing and rule on the petition within ten (10) days after it is filed.

(d) If the court finds in favor of the plaintiff, a candidate vacancy occurs on the:

(1) general election ballot; and

(2) primary election ballot if no other person is:

(A) a member of the same political party as the person described in subsection (a); and

(B) a candidate on the ballot for the office sought by the person described in subsection (a).

(e) The candidate vacancy shall be filled under IC 3-13-1 if the candidate represents a political party not qualified to nominate candidates in a primary or by convention.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.123. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-7-40-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 40 / Section 3-7-40-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.67. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 3-7-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-7-14-7
Requirements of registration form
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) As provided in 52 U.S.C. 20504(c)(2), the registration form described in section 5 of this chapter must meet the following requirements:

(1) The form may not require information that duplicates information required in the driver's license application part of the form, except as set forth in subdivision (3).

(2) The form may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to do the following:

(A) Prevent duplication of voter registrations.

(B) Permit the circuit court clerk or board of registration to:

(i) assess the eligibility of the applicant; and

(ii) administer the election and voter registration system.

(3) The form must include a statement that does the following:

(A) Sets forth each eligibility requirement for registration (including citizenship).

(B) Contains an attestation that the applicant meets each of the eligibility requirements.

(C) Requires the signature of the applicant, under penalty of perjury.

(4) The form must include the following, in print that is identical to the print used in the attestation part of the application:

(A) Information setting forth the penalties provided by law for submission of a false voter registration application.

(B) A statement that, if an applicant declines to register to vote, the fact that the applicant has declined to register will remain confidential and will be used only for voter registration purposes.

(C) A statement that if an applicant does register to vote, the office at which the applicant submits a voter registration application will remain confidential and will be used only for voter registration purposes.

(b) The registration form described in section 5 of this chapter must include a statement informing the individual that if the individual is registering for the first time, the appropriate information required under IC 3-7-33-4.7 must be submitted with the registration form in order to avoid the additional identification requirements upon voting for the first time.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.37; P.L.65-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-14-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-14-4-3
Omission in performance of required duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A precinct election officer or public official upon whom a duty is imposed by this title who knowingly omits to perform the duty commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-28.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-28.7
Poll clerk initials on secrecy envelopes; standards to define a vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.7. (a) The two (2) poll clerks of each precinct shall place their initials in ink on the secrecy envelope of a ballot card (or on the fold-over part of a ballot card described in section 18(b)(1) of this chapter) at the time the card is issued to a voter. The initials must be in the poll clerk's ordinary handwriting or printing and without a distinguishing mark of any kind.

(b) This subsection is enacted to comply with 52 U.S.C. 21081 by establishing uniform and nondiscriminatory standards to define what constitutes a vote on an optical scan voting system. A write-in vote cast on a secrecy envelope or fold-over envelope:

(1) is not valid unless:

(A) the secrecy envelope is initialed by both poll clerks; and

(B) the vote includes both the name of the write-in candidate and the office for which the write-in vote is cast; and

(2) makes the secrecy envelope or fold-over envelope a ballot for purposes of this title.

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.108. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.169; P.L.3-1997, SEC.323; P.L.176-1999, SEC.87; P.L.209-2003, SEC.159; P.L.221-2005, SEC.83; P.L.128-2015, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 3-6-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-6-11-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.21. Repealed by P.L.83-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-7-41-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 41 / Section 3-7-41-5
Record amended from form submitted at voter registration office
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The circuit court clerk or board of registration shall amend a voter's registration record under this chapter to reflect information stated by the voter on a registration form submitted at a voter registration office established under this article.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 3-13-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13-3-1
United States Senate; appointment to fill vacancy; special election
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A vacancy that occurs, other than by resignation, in the United States Senate shall be certified to the governor by the secretary of state.

(b) The governor shall immediately fill a vacancy in the United States Senate by appointing a person possessing the qualifications required under Article 1, Section 3, Clause 3 of the Constitution of the United States. The person appointed holds office until the next general election, when the vacancy shall be filled by the election of a Senator in a special election to hold office for the unexpired term.

(c) If a vacancy in the United States Senate occurs after noon on the date the election division is required to certify general election candidates to each county election board under IC 3-8-7-16, the person appointed under subsection (b) holds office until the vacancy is filled in a special election held at the time of the next general election following the general election for which the candidate certification had been issued under IC 3-8-7-16.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-13-2; 3-1-13-3.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.428; P.L.10-1989, SEC.18; P.L.194-2013, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 3-7-22-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 22 / Section 3-7-22-2
Use of form prescribed by federal Election Assistance Commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As provided in 52 U.S.C. 20505(a)(1) and 52 U.S.C. 21083, a county voter registration office shall accept and use the mail voter registration form prescribed by the federal Election Assistance Commission under 52 U.S.C. 20508(a)(2).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.27; P.L.81-2005, SEC.4; P.L.128-2015, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-8
Inspector; nomination by county chairman
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The county chairman of the major political party whose candidate for the office of secretary of state received the highest vote in the county at the last election may nominate a voter for the office of inspector.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-14
Rejected ballots; endorsement; processing and return
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Each ballot rejected for any of the reasons prescribed by section 13 of this chapter shall, without being unfolded to disclose how the ballot is marked, be endorsed with the words: "Rejected (giving the reason or reasons for the rejection).".

(b) All rejected absentee ballots shall be enclosed and securely sealed in an envelope on which the absentee ballot counters shall write the words: "Rejected absentee ballots". The absentee ballot counters shall also identify the precinct and the date of the election on the envelope containing the rejected ballots.

(c) The rejected absentee ballots shall be returned to the same officer and in the same manner as prescribed by this title for the return and preservation of official ballots cast and uncast at the election.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-34.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-34.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.324. Repealed by P.L.176-1999, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-2.5
Determining validity of provisional ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) A voter who:

(1) was challenged under IC 3-10-1, IC 3-11-8, or IC 3-11-10-26 as a result of the voter's inability or declination to provide proof of identification; and

(2) cast a provisional ballot;

may personally appear before the circuit court clerk or the county election board not later than noon ten (10) days following the election.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) or (e), if the voter:

(1) provides proof of identification to the circuit court clerk or county election board; and

(2) executes an affidavit before the clerk or board, in the form prescribed by the election division, affirming under the penalties of perjury that the voter is the same individual who:

(A) personally appeared before the precinct election board; and

(B) cast the provisional ballot on election day;

the county election board shall find that the voter's provisional ballot is valid and direct that the provisional ballot be opened under section 4 of this chapter and processed in accordance with this chapter.

(c) If the voter executes an affidavit before the circuit court clerk or county election board, in the form prescribed by the election division, affirming under the penalties of perjury that:

(1) the voter is the same individual who:

(A) personally appeared before the precinct election board or absentee board; and

(B) cast the provisional ballot on election day; and

(2) the voter:

(A) is:

(i) indigent; and

(ii) unable to obtain proof of identification without the payment of a fee; or

(B) has a religious objection to being photographed;

the county election board shall determine whether the voter has been challenged for any reason other than the voter's inability or declination to present proof of identification to the precinct election board or absentee board.

(d) If the county election board determines that the voter described in subsection (c) has been challenged solely for the inability or declination of the voter to provide proof of identification, the county election board shall:

(1) find that the voter's provisional ballot is valid; and

(2) direct that the provisional ballot be:

(A) opened under section 4 of this chapter; and

(B) processed in accordance with this chapter.

(e) If the county election board determines that a voter described in subsection (b) or (c) has been challenged for a cause other than the voter's inability or declination to provide proof of identification, the board shall:

(1) note on the envelope containing the provisional ballot that the voter has complied with the proof of identification requirement; and

(2) proceed to determine the validity of the remaining challenges set forth in the challenge affidavit before ruling on the validity of the voter's provisional ballot.

(f) If a voter described by subsection (a) fails by the deadline for counting provisional ballots referenced in subsection (a) to:

(1) appear before the county election board; and

(2) execute an affidavit in the manner prescribed by subsection (b) or (c);

the county election board shall find that the voter's provisional ballot is invalid.

As added by P.L.109-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.103-2005, SEC.16; P.L.225-2011, SEC.76; P.L.169-2015, SEC.147; P.L.157-2019, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-34 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-34
Quality assessment
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. Measurement of the relative frequency of entry to program units and the frequency of exception conditions must be included as part of the quality assessment.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-13
Minutes of meetings; record of votes
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Minutes of all town election board meetings and a record of the aye and nay vote of each member on all questions coming before the board shall be kept.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 3-11-14.5-10
Copy of certification kept with election returns
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A copy of the certification of the tests conducted under this chapter shall be filed with the election returns.

As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-3
"Active voter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Active voter" means the following:

(1) For purposes of IC 3-11-1.5, refers to a voter who satisfies either of the following:

(A) The voter has registered or voted in any election during the preceding four (4) years at the address indicated on the voter's registration record.

(B) The voter has not voted in any election during the preceding four (4) years at the address indicated on the voter's registration record and has responded in writing to an address confirmation notice sent under IC 3-7 not later than thirty (30) days after the notice was sent.

(2) For purposes of IC 3-11-18.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 3-11-18.1-2.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-10-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-10-11-4
Voting in precinct of former residence; affidavit; municipal elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this title concerning residency requirements for voting, but subject to subsection (b), a person described in section 2 of this chapter may vote in the precinct of the person's former residence by executing an affidavit described in this chapter.

(b) A person who changes residence from a location:

(1) outside a municipality to a location within a municipality; or

(2) within a municipality to a location outside a municipality;

less than thirty (30) days before a municipal primary election, municipal election, or special election held only within the municipality may not vote in the municipal primary election, municipal election, or special election held only within the municipality in the precinct of the person's former residence.

(c) This subsection applies to a county that has adopted an order under IC 3-7-29-6 or is a vote center county under IC 3-11-18.1-1. A voter may make a written affirmation under this section on election day using the affidavit described by this section. If the voter makes an oral affirmation, the poll clerks shall reduce the substance of the affirmation to writing using the affidavit described by this section and initial the affirmation.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.69. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.37; P.L.169-2015, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 3-10-11-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-10-11-4.5
Voter executing affidavit challenged as ineligible; provisional ballot; sufficiency of affidavit
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. If a voter executes an affidavit under this chapter and is then challenged under IC 3-10-1 or IC 3-11-8 as ineligible to vote in the precinct, the voter shall be provided with a provisional ballot under IC 3-11.7 rather than a regular official ballot. The affidavit executed under this chapter serves as a sufficient affidavit for the voter to receive a provisional ballot under IC 3-11.7.

As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 3-10-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-10-2-5
United States Representatives; time for electing
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. United States Representatives shall be elected at each general election in accordance with 2 U.S.C. 7.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-3-1.1-3.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-2.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-2.7
Withdrawal of a write-in candidate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.7. (a) A candidate may withdraw a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate not later than noon July 15 before a general or municipal election.

(b) This subsection applies to a candidate who filed a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate with the election division. The election division shall issue a corrected certification of write-in candidates under IC 3-8-7-30 as soon as practicable after a declaration is withdrawn under this section.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.119; P.L.14-2004, SEC.53; P.L.164-2006, SEC.57; P.L.219-2013, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-7-18-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-7-18-23
County addresses and telephone numbers to be provided
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) The NVRA official shall provide the governing body of an agency designated under this chapter with a list of the current addresses and telephone numbers of the offices of the circuit court clerk or board of registration in each county. The governing body shall promptly forward the list (and each revision of the list) to each agency office where services are provided.

(b) The NVRA official shall provide the governing body with pre-addressed packets for agency offices to transmit applications under section 21(1) or 21(2) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-2.4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-2.4
Voter list maintenance program; potential out of state voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.4. A county voter registration office that receives information indicating that a voter has moved to another state shall mail to the voter the form prescribed by the election division under IC 3-7-43-2 at any other mailing address set forth in the information received under section 2(e)(11) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.240-2025, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 3-6-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-6-8-2
Eligibility of candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A candidate to be voted for at an election, except as an unopposed candidate for precinct committeeman or state convention delegate, is not eligible to be appointed as a watcher at an election.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-60 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-60
Sale, lease, or transfer of voting system certified for Indiana use; restrictions; disposal
Status: in_force

Sec. 60. (a) This section applies to a voting system certified for use in Indiana elections.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a vendor may not sell, lease, or transfer possession of a voting system to a person except to:

(1) an Indiana county;

(2) the voting system technical oversight program (VSTOP) (established by IC 3-11-16-2);

(3) a state or local government in the United States for the purpose of conducting elections in that jurisdiction; or

(4) a political party in Indiana entitled to nominate candidates for the general election at:

(A) a convention conducted under IC 3-8-4; or

(B) a town convention conducted under IC 3-8-5;

for the limited purpose of conducting the nomination of the candidates.

(c) A vendor may dispose of a voting system unit or an electronic poll book unit by transferring possession of the unit to a state or county historical society in Indiana.

As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.240-2025, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 3-13-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-13-10-7
Bond, oath, rights, and duties of person filling vacancy
Status: repealed

Sec. 7. A person filling a vacancy under this chapter must give the same bond and take the same oath and has the same rights and duties as the official who vacated the office.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-9-11(c); 3-2-10-8.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-31 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-31
Leftover ballots; preservation; destruction
Status: reserved

Sec. 31. (a) Each county election board shall preserve the unused ballots that are left over after supplying the precincts, as prescribed by section 11 of this chapter. The ballots shall be preserved until expiration of the time for filing a contest or recount petition under IC 3-12.

(b) The board shall then destroy all of the ballots, except for one (1) regular ballot and one (1) provisional ballot.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-13 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.220; P.L.3-1993, SEC.123; P.L.126-2002, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-20
Written acknowledgment of application; format
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. Whenever an applicant completes a voter registration application under this chapter, the office shall provide the applicant with a written acknowledgment that the applicant has completed a voter registration application at the office. The acknowledgment:

(1) may be a detachable part of the registration form prescribed under section 11 of this chapter; and

(2) must set forth the name and residential address of the applicant and the date that the application was completed.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-7-28-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 28 / Section 3-7-28-6
Bona fide political parties; procedures to qualify
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. To qualify as a bona fide political party under section 5 of this chapter, a political party must file a certification with the clerk of the circuit court of the county that the political party is a bona fide political party together with verifiable factual representations to support the certification.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.7 / Section 3-7-26.7-2
"Applicant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "applicant" means an individual who submits an application as provided in this chapter.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-107 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-107
"Voter with print disabilities"
Status: in_force

Sec. 107. "Voter with print disabilities" means an individual who is unable to independently mark a paper ballot or ballot card due to blindness, low vision, or a physical disability that impairs manual dexterity.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-35 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-35
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Repealed by P.L.176-1999, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-20
Notice of withdrawal of candidacy
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) A person who files a declaration of candidacy under this chapter may, at any time not later than noon eighty-one (81) days before the date set for holding the primary election, file a statement with the same office where the person filed the declaration of candidacy, stating that the person is no longer a candidate and does not wish the person's name to appear on the primary election ballot as a candidate.

(b) A candidate who is disqualified from being a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5 must file a notice of withdrawal immediately upon becoming disqualified. The filing requirements of subsection (a) do not apply to a notice of withdrawal filed under this subsection.

(c) A candidate who has moved from the election district the candidate sought to represent must file a notice of withdrawal immediately after changing the candidate's residence. The filing requirements of subsection (a) do not apply to a notice of withdrawal filed under this subsection.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.35; P.L.5-1989, SEC.28; P.L.4-1991, SEC.37; P.L.3-1997, SEC.131; P.L.9-2004, SEC.9; P.L.230-2005, SEC.25; P.L.225-2011, SEC.30; P.L.123-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-9
Marking of protested ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If a ballot or any part of a ballot is protested, an absentee ballot counter immediately shall write on the back of the protested ballot the word "counted" or "not counted", as appropriate.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-14
Tie votes
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. If two (2) or more candidates receive the highest and an equal number of votes for a local office, the county election board shall:

(1) declare that no person is elected to fill the office; and

(2) certify the tie vote in the statement prepared by the circuit court clerk under section 9 of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-13.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.198.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-15
Conditions prohibiting rejection of certificates, poll lists, or tally papers; return from precinct election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A county election board may not reject the certificates, poll lists, or tally papers returned from a precinct election board:

(1) for lack of form or for not being strictly in accordance with the directions contained in this title if the certificates can be satisfactorily understood; or

(2) if the returns are certified by the precinct election board as required by IC 3-12-2-6, IC 3-12-3-2, and IC 3-12-3.5-6 and returned by the inspector or one (1) of the judges of the board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-14.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.359; P.L.3-1993, SEC.199; P.L.221-2005, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-10 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.79.
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-12-20
Effect of recount certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. A recount certificate made under section 19 of this chapter supersedes all previous returns made in any form of the recounted votes. A certified copy of a recount certificate constitutes prima facie evidence of the votes cast on the public question in the precincts in any contest or other proceeding in which there is an issue as to the votes cast at the election on the public question.

As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-36 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-36
Request for hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. (a) A member of the county election board may request that the board conduct a hearing on the circuit court clerk's report concerning an alleged violation of NVRA or this article.

(b) The member must file a written request for a hearing under subsection (a) with the clerk not later than noon, seven (7) days after the clerk's report was mailed under section 34 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21.