Ind. Code § 3-9-5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-18
Candidate's statement; political action committee statement
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) Each candidate shall file a statement that the candidate has turned over all contributions received by the candidate to the treasurer of the candidate's principal committee and that to the best of the candidate's knowledge and belief the reports of the candidate's committee are complete and accurate.

(b) Each political action committee shall file a statement with each report required under this chapter affirming that the committee has not knowingly or willfully received, solicited, or accepted a contribution or an expenditure from a prohibited source.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-6-15.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.64-2025, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-11-17-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-11-17-6
Voting system technical oversight program account; source and use of money; expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The voting system technical oversight program account is established within the state general fund to provide money for administering and enforcing IC 3-11-7, IC 3-11-7.5, IC 3-11-15, IC 3-11-16, and this chapter.

(b) The secretary of state shall administer the account. Subject to appropriation by the general assembly and with the approval of the budget agency, funds in the account are available to augment and supplement the funds appropriated to the secretary of state for the purposes described in this section. The fund may be augmented after budget committee review.

(c) The expenses of administering the account shall be paid from the money in the account.

(d) The account consists of the following:

(1) All civil penalties collected under this chapter.

(2) Fees collected under IC 3-11-15-4.

(3) Contributions to the account made in accordance with a settlement agreement executed with a voting system vendor.

(4) Money appropriated by the general assembly for the voting system technical oversight program.

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

As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.96. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.3; P.L.120-2009, SEC.11; P.L.74-2017, SEC.55; P.L.201-2023, SEC.50; P.L.213-2025, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-13
Local office; appointment of individual to fill candidate vacancy
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. If fewer than two (2) persons are eligible to participate in the filling of a candidate vacancy for an office under section 6(b) of this chapter, the county chairman entitled to call the meeting under section 8 of this chapter shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.186; P.L.3-1997, SEC.383; P.L.216-2015, SEC.30; P.L.74-2017, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-26.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-26.5
Municipal and special elections; voting before absentee voter board during specific days and hours only
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.5. (a) This section applies to:

(1) a municipal election;

(2) a primary conducted in a municipal election year; and

(3) a special election conducted under IC 3-10-8 and that is not conducted at the same time as any other election.

(b) Notwithstanding section 26 of this chapter or IC 3-11-18.1-4 in a vote center county, a county election board (or a town election board acting under IC 3-10-7) may adopt a resolution or an amendment to a county vote center plan by the unanimous vote of the board's entire membership stating that voters are entitled to vote by absentee ballot before an absentee voter board in the office of the circuit court clerk or town election board during specific days and hours identified in the resolution.

(c) If the election board adopts a resolution or an amendment under subsection (b), the board must include written findings of fact in the resolution or amendment stating:

(1) the number of absentee ballot applications anticipated or previously received for the election;

(2) the expense to be incurred by providing absentee ballot voting in the office during the entire period required under section 26 of this chapter; and

(3) that voters would experience little or no inconvenience by restricting absentee ballot voting in the office to the days and hours specified in the resolution or amendment.

As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.108. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.63; P.L.219-2013, SEC.49; P.L.278-2019, SEC.96; P.L.109-2021, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-5
Furnishing list of delegates to election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to each political party that elects delegates to the party's state convention at a primary election.

(b) Each circuit court clerk, not later than noon on the second Monday after a primary election, shall furnish the election division with a complete list of all delegates elected at the primary election to the state convention of a political party. The list must include the address of each delegate and 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.3-1987, SEC.105; P.L.3-1997, SEC.144; P.L.221-2005, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.35. Repealed by P.L.108-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12-3-11
Official return of precinct; publication
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The return printed by the automatic tabulating machines, along with the return of votes by absentee and provisional voters, constitutes the official return of each precinct. Upon completion of the count, the return is open to the public.

(b) This subsection applies if the votes have been cast on a ballot card voting system that is not designed to allow the counting and tabulation of votes by the precinct election board. The circuit court clerk shall, upon request, furnish to the media in the area the results of the tabulation.

(c) This subsection applies if the votes have been cast on a ballot card voting system that is designed to allow the counting and tabulation of votes by the precinct election board. Upon receiving the certificate for the media prepared under section 2(c) of this chapter, the circuit court clerk shall deliver the certificate to any person designated to receive the certificate by the editors of the newspapers published in the county or by the managers of the radio and television stations operating in the county.

(d) If a precinct election board administers more than one (1) precinct, the precinct election board or circuit court clerk 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: 3-2-4-5(d).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.44; P.L.3-1987, SEC.353; P.L.1-1993, SEC.13; P.L.126-2002, SEC.88; P.L.230-2005, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 3-7-40.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 40.5 / Section 3-7-40.5-2
Updating copy of voter's original signature in computerized list
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The county voter registration office may update the copy of the voter's original signature in the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3 for printing on a poll list or for an electronic poll book from any of the following that is maintained by a county election board or the county voter registration official:

(1) A poll list.

(2) A voter registration application or an address confirmation notice under IC 3-7-38.2.

(3) An affidavit prescribed by the election division under IC 3-10-11 and IC 3-10-12.

(4) A document prescribed by the election division for absentee voting under IC 3-11-4.

(b) A document described in subsection (a) may be either on paper or in an electronic format that is submitted through a module of the computerized list.

As added by P.L.227-2023, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-31 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-31
News media certificate; time and manner of release
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. The absentee ballot counters shall deliver the certificate to the circuit court clerk as soon as the certificate is completed. The circuit court clerk shall deliver the certificate made for the news media to any person designated to receive the certificate by the editors of the newspapers published in the county or by the managers of the radio and television stations operating in the county immediately upon the completion of the certificate, but not before the closing of the polls.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-4-17.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11-4-17.7
Replacement official ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.7. (a) This section applies when a voter:

(1) has been mailed the official ballot under this chapter; and

(2) notifies the county election board that:

(A) the ballot has been destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received by the voter after a reasonable time has elapsed for delivery of the ballot by mail;

(B) the absentee ballot does not bear the bipartisan initials required under section 19 of this chapter; or

(C) the absentee ballot envelope was not signed by the voter.

(b) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21081, the voter may obtain a replacement official ballot under the procedures set forth in this chapter after the voter files a statement with the county election board. The statement must affirm, under penalties of perjury, that the voter did not receive the official ballot (or that the ballot was received by the voter, but was destroyed, spoiled, or lost), and must set forth any facts known by the voter concerning the destruction, spoiling, or loss of the ballot. The voter may submit the statement to the county election board by electronic mail.

(c) After a voter files the statement required under subsection (b), the circuit court clerk shall do the following:

(1) Place the written request with the absentee voter's original ballot.

(2) Mark "canceled" on the envelope containing the original ballot.

(3) Preserve the original ballot with the other defective ballots.

(4) Deliver a new ballot to the absentee voter.

(d) If a voter requests a replacement ballot for a primary election, the county election board may not provide the voter with a primary election ballot for a political party different from the political party indicated in the voter's application for an absentee ballot.

(e) After receiving the official replacement ballot, the voter shall destroy any spoiled ballot in the possession of the voter or any lost or delayed official ballot that comes into the possession of the voter.

As added by P.L.4-1996, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.115; P.L.128-2015, SEC.162; P.L.157-2019, SEC.13; P.L.278-2019, SEC.63; P.L.240-2025, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-3
Delegates
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to each political party that elects delegates to the party's state convention at a primary election.

(b) Delegates to a state convention shall be chosen at the primary election conducted by the political party on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May 2016 and every two (2) years thereafter. If provided in the rules of the state committee of the political party, delegates may be elected from delegate districts in each county.

(c) Not later than noon November 30 of the year preceding the year in which the state convention is to be conducted, the state chairman of a political party shall certify the following to the election division and to each county committee of the party:

(1) The number of delegates to be elected in each county.

(2) Whether the delegates are to be elected from districts or at large in each county.

(3) If a county is to elect delegates from districts, how many districts must be established in each county.

(d) The county committee shall establish any delegate districts required to be established under subsection (c) and file descriptions setting forth the district boundaries with the county election board not later than noon December 31 of the year preceding the year the state convention is to be conducted. If the county committee does not timely file district descriptions under this subsection, the county election board shall establish districts not later than the first day that a declaration of candidacy may be filed under IC 3-8-2-4, and apportion the delegates to be elected from each district in accordance with subsection (c).

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-10-2(a).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.104; P.L.3-1995, SEC.55; P.L.3-1997, SEC.142; P.L.122-2000, SEC.5; P.L.230-2005, SEC.27; P.L.216-2015, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-1
"Establishing a precinct" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "establishing a precinct" includes the following:

(1) Dividing one (1) precinct into two (2) or more precincts.

(2) Combining two (2) or more precincts into one (1) precinct.

(3) Altering a boundary line dividing two (2) or more precincts.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-7-32-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 3-7-32-7.5
Prohibited information on registration form
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. Except as specifically authorized by this title, an individual may not:

(1) print information; or

(2) set forth information;

on any part of a registration form that will be mailed to another individual.

As added by P.L.241-2025, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-5
Failure to file cross-petition or answer to petition for recount
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The failure to file either a cross-petition or an answer to a petition for a recount does not:

(1) constitute an admission of the truth of the allegations of the petition; or

(2) imply a presumption in favor of the petition.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-27.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-27.5
Opening and delivering ballots and marking devices
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.5. At the opening of the polls, after the organization of and in the presence of the precinct election board, the inspector shall:

(1) open the packages of ballot cards in a manner that preserves the seals intact;

(2) deliver fifty (50) of each of the state and local ballots to the poll clerk representing the opposite political party; and

(3) deliver to the other poll clerk a device for marking the ballots.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.312. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-17.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-17.5
Report concerning absentee ballots from overseas and uniformed services voters
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.5. (a) As required by 52 U.S.C. 20302(c), each county election board shall submit a report to the election division after each general election setting forth the combined number of absentee ballots:

(1) transmitted by the county election board to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for the election; and

(2) returned by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters and cast in the election.

(b) The report must be:

(1) transmitted to the election division using the computerized list under IC 3-7-26.3 not later than fourteen (14) days after the election; and

(2) in the form prescribed by the federal Election Assistance Commission under Section 703(b) of HAVA (52 U.S.C. 20302 (note)).

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.25; P.L.193-2021, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-14
Deposit of ballots in ballot box
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Upon displaying the initials on the ballots to the inspector (or the judge who is temporarily authorized to act for the inspector), the voter shall:

(1) deposit the ballots in the ballot box; or

(2) deliver the ballots to the inspector, who shall deposit the ballots in the ballot box.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.286.
Ind. Code § 3-9-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-9-1-3
Statement of organization; filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each committee must file a statement of organization not later than noon ten (10) days after it becomes a committee.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.62; P.L.2-1996, SEC.93; P.L.3-1997, SEC.170; P.L.126-2002, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-21
Applicant not required to submit application to circuit court clerk or board of registration member
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. An applicant who completes a voter registration application under this chapter is not required to submit the application to a circuit court clerk or board of registration member.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-5
Destruction or failure to file or deliver registration form or absentee ballot application after execution
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A person who recklessly destroys or fails to deliver an absentee ballot application to the proper officer in accordance with IC 3-11-4 after the application has been executed by another individual in accordance with IC 3-11-4 commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) A person who recklessly destroys or fails to file or deliver to the proper officer a registration affidavit or form of registration in accordance with IC 3-7 after the affidavit or form has been executed commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.103-2005, SEC.24; P.L.194-2013, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-26 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-26
Sealing tabulating machines following completion of count
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. After completion of the count, the tabulating machines shall be sealed as provided in IC 3-12-3-10. The ballot cards and all other election materials shall be sealed, retained, and disposed of as provided for paper ballots.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.28; P.L.3-1987, SEC.309; P.L.176-1999, SEC.83; P.L.26-2000, SEC.20; P.L.221-2005, SEC.80.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 3-6-4.5-17
Content of report
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The report described in section 16 of this chapter must:

(1) indicate the date when the complaint alleging the violation was received by the election division;

(2) contain findings of fact regarding the alleged violation and state whether a violation of Title III has occurred, or appeared to be likely to occur when the complaint was filed;

(3) state what steps, if any, the person alleged to have committed the violation has taken to correct the violation or to prevent a reoccurrence of the 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) provide any additional information or recommendations useful in resolving this complaint.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-10-6.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-10-6.5-6
Repeal of ordinance; timing
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An ordinance adopted under this chapter:

(1) may not be repealed earlier than twelve (12) years after the ordinance was adopted under section 3 of this chapter; and

(2) may be repealed only in a year preceding a municipal election year.

As added by P.L.107-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-3
Opening package of ballots; delivery of ballots and writing instrument
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. At the opening of the polls, after the organization of and in the presence of the precinct election board, the inspector shall:

(1) open the packages of ballots in a manner that preserves the seals intact;

(2) deliver twenty-five (25) of each of the ballots to the poll clerk of the opposite political party; and

(3) deliver to the other poll clerk a pen for marking the ballots.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-12 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.59; P.L.3-1993, SEC.156; P.L.278-2019, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-67 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-67
"Nomination date"
Status: in_force

Sec. 67. "Nomination date" refers to the following:

(1) For candidates nominated in a primary election, the date of the primary election.

(2) For candidates nominated in a convention, the date the convention is scheduled to be called to order, according to the call of the convention issued by the political party.

(3) For candidates selected to fill a ballot vacancy, the date the certificate of selection of the candidate is filed under IC 3-13-1-15 or IC 3-13-2-8.

(4) For candidates nominated by petition, the final date the petition of nomination is permitted to be filed under IC 3-8-6-10(c).

(5) For write-in candidates, the final date the candidate's declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate is permitted to be filed under IC 3-8-2-4.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.9 / Section 3-6-5.9-2
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to any of the following:

(1) A county election board.

(2) A board of elections and registration.

As added by P.L.170-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-40 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-40
Training precinct election officers; content of training; training waiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. (a) The county election board shall conduct a training and educational meeting for precinct election officers.

(b) The board shall require inspectors to attend the meeting and may require other precinct election officers to attend the meeting. The board shall maintain a record of the attendance of each individual at the meeting conducted under this subsection.

(c) The meeting required under this section must include information:

(1) relating to making polling places and voting systems accessible to elderly voters and voters with a disability; and

(2) relating to the voting systems used in the county.

The meeting may include other information relating to the duties of precinct election officers as determined by the county election board.

(d) The meeting required by this section must be held not later than the day before election day.

(e) If an individual:

(1) is appointed as a precinct election officer after the training and educational meeting conducted under this section; or

(2) demonstrates to the county election board that the individual was unable to attend the meeting due to good cause;

the county election board may authorize the individual to serve as a precinct election officer if the county election board determines that there is insufficient time to conduct the training required by this section.

As added by P.L.116-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.66-2003, SEC.4; P.L.14-2004, SEC.13; P.L.230-2005, SEC.16; P.L.99-2007, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-7-31-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 3-7-31-1
Duties of election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The election division shall prescribe the forms required or permitted under NVRA or this article.

(b) The election division shall make the forms available on the website maintained by the election division. A form must be made available so that an individual can download the form for completion.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.59; P.L.199-2001, SEC.10; P.L.169-2015, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-3.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-3.2
Polls; notice of location; change of location; entry of location into computerized system
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.2. (a) A county election board shall give notice of the place of voting in each precinct by publication in the manner prescribed by IC 5-3-1. The notice must state whether the polls are located in an accessible facility.

(b) If it is necessary to change a place for voting after giving notice, notice of the change shall be given in the same manner. However, except as provided in subsection (c), a change may not be made within two (2) days before an election.

(c) If the county election board determines by a unanimous vote of the board's entire membership that the use of a polling place at an election would be dangerous or impossible, the county election board may order the relocation of the polling place during the final two (2) days before an election. The county election board shall give the best possible notice of this change to news media and the voters of the precinct. If an order is adopted under this subsection, the order expires after the election.

(d) The county election board shall enter the location of each polling place into the computerized system and update the information as promptly as practical after any change of location is made under this section.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.145; P.L.116-2003, SEC.7; P.L.225-2011, SEC.58; P.L.278-2019, SEC.67; P.L.109-2021, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11.5-8-2
Processing of remaining ballots; precinct printouts
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. After making an initial determination under section 1 of this chapter, the county election board shall process the remaining absentee ballots by producing a printout for each precinct in which an absentee ballot cast on an electronic voting system has been cast.

As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 3-5-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-5-10-3
"Applicable statute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "applicable statute" refers to the statute under which a redistricting authority is required to establish election districts.

As added by P.L.169-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-6.5
Required use of a universal serial bus (USB) drive containing anti-malware protection features or other approved data storage transfer methods to upload unofficial election results
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) This section applies to a county that uploads unofficial precinct level results from a direct record electronic voting system to the computerized list before the county certifies the official results of the election under IC 3-12-5.

(b) The county must use a universal serial bus (USB) drive that contains anti-malware protection features approved by VSTOP or another data storage transfer method approved by VSTOP.

As added by P.L.135-2020, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-6-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-6-11-9
Exemption for armed services camps or barracks
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. This chapter does not apply to a camp or barracks maintained by or for the armed services of the United States.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-21
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a town election board conducting a municipal election under this chapter, the town executive, the town clerk-treasurer, voters, and members of political parties in each town in which a municipal election is conducted under this chapter have the same rights and powers, shall perform the same duties, and are subject to the same qualifications and penalties as a county election board that is conducting a general election, or the county executive, circuit court clerk, or member of a political party in a town in which a general election is conducted by the county election board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-10.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.56; P.L.14-2004, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-14-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-14-4-10
Provision of information concerning vote count before closing of polls
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A person who knowingly violates:

(1) IC 3-11.5-5;

(2) IC 3-11.5-6; or

(3) IC 3-12-2-1;

by providing any other person with information concerning the number of votes a candidate received for an office or cast to approve or reject a public question on absentee ballots counted under IC 3-11.5-5, IC 3-11.5-6, or IC 3-12 before the closing of the polls commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.236 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.136; P.L.221-2005, SEC.140; P.L.158-2013, SEC.55; P.L.193-2021, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-23
Substation registration boards
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) A circuit court clerk or board of registration may establish substation registration boards as necessary to ensure adequate opportunity for persons to register to vote.

(b) The registration officers comprising a substation board must be equally divided between the two (2) major political parties of the county.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-7-31-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 3-7-31-4
Forms used to apply for registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A form used to apply for registration at a license branch must comply with 52 U.S.C. 20504(c)(2) and 52 U.S.C. 20504(d).

(b) A form used to apply for registration at:

(1) a public assistance agency designated under IC 3-7-15;

(2) an agency serving persons with disabilities designated under IC 3-7-16;

(3) an additional office designated under IC 3-7-18 or IC 3-7-19; or

(4) an office of the department of employment and training services designated under IC 3-7-20.5;

must comply with 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(6).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.90; P.L.2-1998, SEC.5; P.L.81-2005, SEC.15; P.L.128-2015, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-18
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.3-1995, SEC.96; P.L.199-2001, SEC.20; P.L.209-2003, SEC.108; P.L.2-2004, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-37 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-37
Retention of ballots for verification of election results
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. Ballot card voting systems must rely on the retention of ballots as a redundant means of verifying election results. As a means of assuring accuracy in electronic voting systems, the unit must incorporate multiple memories in the machine itself and in the unit's programmable memory devices. To attain a measure of integrity over the process, an electronic voting system must also maintain images of each ballot that is cast so that records of individual ballots are maintained by a subsystem independent and distinct from the main vote detection, diagnostic, processing, and reporting path.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-9-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-9-3-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.69; P.L.5-1989, SEC.30; P.L.4-1991, SEC.48. Repealed by P.L.3-1997, SEC.475.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.211; P.L.2-1996, SEC.134; P.L.3-1997, SEC.265; P.L.126-2002, SEC.39; P.L.14-2004, SEC.100. Repealed by P.L.221-2005, SEC.145.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-7
Standards to define a vote; voting procedure; marking; write-in votes
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section is enacted to comply with 52 U.S.C. 21081 by establishing uniform and nondiscriminatory standards to define what constitutes a vote on a paper ballot.

(b) After receiving ballots under section 6 of this chapter, a voter shall, without leaving the room, go alone into one (1) of the booths or compartments that is unoccupied and indicate:

(1) the candidates for whom the voter desires to vote by making a voting mark on or in the squares immediately before the candidates' names; and

(2) the voter's preference on each public question by making a voting mark in front of the word "yes" or "no" under the question.

(c) Write-in votes shall be cast by:

(1) making a voting mark on or in the square immediately before the space provided for write-in voting; and

(2) printing the name of the candidate in the space provided for write-in voting.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.21; P.L.4-1991, SEC.102; P.L.209-2003, SEC.152; P.L.128-2015, SEC.186.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-22.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-22.5
Voting mark; instructions
Status: in_force

Sec. 22.5. Whenever an electronic voting system is used in a precinct and a ballot form prescribed by this title refers to a voting mark, the county election board shall approve voting instructions indicating that a specific type of marking device is employed on the system to indicate a vote.

As added by P.L.225-2011, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-10
Petitioner's cash deposit or bond; filing; amounts; cost of recount; unexpended balance
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Each petitioner shall furnish a cash deposit or file a bond with corporate surety to the approval of the court for the payment of all costs of the recount. The minimum amount of the cash deposit or bond is one hundred dollars ($100). The maximum amount of the cash deposit or bond may not exceed the amount specified in subsection (b) or (c).

(b) This subsection applies if, on the face of the election returns, the difference between the number of votes cast for the candidate nominated or elected and the petitioner is not more than one percent (1%) of the total votes cast for all candidates for the nomination or office. If the number of precincts to be recounted exceeds ten (10), the amount of the deposit or bond shall be increased by ten dollars ($10) for each precinct in excess of ten (10).

(c) This subsection applies if, on the face of the election returns, the difference between the number of votes cast for the candidate nominated or elected and the petitioner is more than one percent (1%) of the total votes cast for all candidates for the nomination or office. If the number of precincts to be recounted exceeds ten (10), the amount of the deposit or bond shall be increased by one hundred dollars ($100) for each precinct in excess of ten (10).

(d) If a petition is joint, a joint bond may be furnished.

(e) The costs of a recount may include the following:

(1) Compensation of recount commissioners.

(2) Compensation of additional employees required to conduct the recount, including overtime payments to regular employees who are eligible to receive such payments.

(3) Postage and telephone charges directly related to the recount.

(f) The costs of a recount may not include the following:

(1) General administrative costs.

(2) Security.

(3) Allowances for meals or lodging.

(g) If the recount results in a reduction of at least fifty percent (50%) but less than one hundred percent (100%) of the margin of the total certified votes, the petitioner shall receive a refund of that percentage of the unexpended balance. If after a recount, it is determined that a petitioner has been nominated or elected, the deposit or the bond furnished by that petitioner shall be returned to that petitioner in full.

(h) Any unexpended balance remaining in a deposit after payment of all costs of the recount and the refund, if a refund is made, shall be deposited in the county general fund.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-8 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.8-1992, SEC.32; P.L.8-1995, SEC.54; P.L.14-2004, SEC.160; P.L.194-2013, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each political party in the state whose nominee received at least two percent (2%) of the total vote cast for secretary of state at the last election.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-9-1 part; 3-1-15-3 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.134. Repealed by P.L.221-2005, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-29 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-29
Instructions to voters; location of instructions; rights of voter in casting ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) In addition to the instructions printed on the ballot card or ballot labels, instructions to voters shall be posted in each voting booth or placed on the marking device. Each voter shall be instructed by both judges, on request, on how to operate the voting device before the voter enters the voting booth.

(b) The instructions posted in the voting booth or placed on the marking device must state the following:

(1) That the voter should examine the ballot card to determine whether the back of the ballot card has:

(A) the initials of the poll clerks in ink; or

(B) the printed initials of the poll clerks, in a vote center county using an electronic poll list and a printer separate from the electronic poll list that prints on the back of each ballot card, immediately before the ballot card is delivered to the voter, the printed initials of the poll clerks captured through the electronic signature pad or tablet at the time the poll clerks log into the electronic poll book system.

(2) That the voter should not make an unnecessary mark on the ballot card because the mark may void the card.

(3) That the voter should examine the ballot card to determine if the card has any mark (other than the initials of the poll clerks) before voting.

(4) That the voter should return the ballot card to the poll clerks and request another ballot card if:

(A) the poll clerks' initials have not been properly placed on the card;

(B) the card has a mark (other than the initials of the poll clerks) before the voter places a voting mark on the ballot; or

(C) the voter has improperly marked the card.

(5) That the voter should examine the ballot card after voting to determine that all marks made on the card to indicate the voter's selections have been completely marked.

(c) As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21081, a voter casting an optical scan ballot card under this section must be:

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.315; P.L.209-2003, SEC.160; P.L.221-2005, SEC.84; P.L.164-2006, SEC.116; P.L.55-2014, SEC.8; P.L.128-2015, SEC.192.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-3
Petition for recount; content
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each petition filed under section 2 of this chapter must state the following:

(1) The office for which the petitioner desires a recount.

(2) The precincts within the county in which the petitioner desires a recount.

(3) That the petitioner is entitled to a recount under section 1 of this chapter.

(4) That the nomination or office was voted upon in the precincts specified.

(5) The name of each candidate for the nomination or office as set forth on the ballot for the election and the address of each candidate for nomination or election to the office as set forth in the records of the county election board or election division.

(6) That the petitioner in good faith believes that the votes cast for nomination or election to the office at the election in the precincts were not correctly counted and returned.

(7) That the petitioner desires a recount of all of the votes cast for nomination or election to the office in the precincts specified.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-5 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.135; P.L.4-1996, SEC.75; P.L.176-1999, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-12-17
Recount by commission; watchers
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) After a recount is ordered under section 9 of this chapter, the recount commission shall convene at a place fixed by order of the court and expeditiously complete the recount of all votes ordered recounted.

(b) The petitioner may designate a watcher to be present at the recount and may also be present in person. Representatives of the media may also attend the recount.

As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.181. Amended by P.L.76-2014, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 3-8-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-8-5-14
Certificate of nomination; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A certificate of nomination executed under section 13 of this chapter must be signed before a person authorized to administer oaths and certify the following information:

(1) The name of the party, the town where the convention was held, the date of the convention, and the date of the town election.

(2) The title of the party that the candidates represent and the device by which the candidates may be designated on the ballots (a symbol to designate the party).

(3) The signature and residence address of the presiding officer and secretary of the convention.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.5-4(d) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.44; P.L.8-1989, SEC.4; P.L.3-1993, SEC.68; P.L.3-1995, SEC.57; P.L.4-1996, SEC.30; P.L.225-2011, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-6-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-6-1-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 3-8-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-8-6-10
Time for submitting and filing petition; filings during year when census taken
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, a petition of nomination must be submitted to the county voter registration office of each county in which the election district is located.

(b) The petition must be filed during the period beginning on the first date that a declaration of candidacy for a primary election may be filed under IC 3-8-2-4 in the year in which the election will be held and ending at noon June 30 before the election.

(c) The county voter registration office shall certify and file a petition that complies with the requirements of this chapter with the public official authorized to place names on the ballot (and a copy of the petition with the town clerk-treasurer, if the petition of nomination is for a town office) not later than noon July 15.

(d) This subsection applies to a county in which the county voter registration office is a board of registration established under IC 3-7-12. A candidate for a local office is not required to file the candidate's written consent to become a candidate with the circuit court clerk until the petition of nomination for the candidate is filed in accordance with section 12 of this chapter.

(e) Following certification of a petition under this section, the office may, upon the request of a candidate named in the petition, return the original petition to the candidate for filing with the appropriate official in accordance with this subsection. The candidate must file the certified petition with the appropriate official not later than noon July 15.

(f) During a year in which a federal decennial census, federal special census, special tabulation, or corrected population count becomes effective under IC 1-1-3.5, a petition of nomination may be filed for an office that will appear on the primary election ballot that year as a result of the new tabulation of population or corrected population count.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-1(f) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.118; P.L.1-1988, SEC.6; P.L.10-1988, SEC.48; P.L.2-1990, SEC.7; P.L.3-1997, SEC.148; P.L.176-1999, SEC.32; P.L.260-2001, SEC.1; P.L.225-2011, SEC.36; P.L.74-2017, SEC.28; P.L.278-2019, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 3-12-3.5-8-b
"Audit threshold number"; "judge"; determination of disparity between number of votes and number of voters; public meeting of county election board; audit and notice of audit; secretary of state report
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "audit threshold number" refers to the following number:

(1) One (1), if the total number of votes cast, as determined under subsection (c), is not more than twenty (20).

(2) Two (2), if the total number of votes cast, as determined under subsection (c), is:

(A) more than twenty (20); but

(B) not more than forty (40).

(3) Three (3), if the total number of votes cast, as determined under subsection (c), is:

(A) more than forty (40); but

(B) not more than sixty (60).

(4) Four (4), if the total number of votes cast, as determined under subsection (c), is:

(A) more than sixty (60); but

(B) not more than eighty (80).

(5) Five percent (5%) of the total number of votes cast, rounded up to the nearest whole number, if the total number of votes cast, as determined under subsection (c), is:

(A) more than eighty (80); but

(B) not more than five hundred (500).

(6) Twenty-five (25), if the total number of votes cast, as determined under subsection (c) is more than five hundred (500).

(b) As used in this section, "judge" refers only to the judge who is a member of a political party other than the political party of the inspector.

(c) After each electronic voting system has been secured and the paper vote total printouts obtained, the inspector and judge shall record the total number of:

(1) votes cast on all electronic voting systems located within the precinct; and

(2) voters who have received a ballot by signing in at the polls according to the poll lists for each precinct;

to determine if the total number of votes cast on the electronic voting systems differs from the number of voters shown to have received a ballot at the polls according to the poll lists.

(d) The inspector and judge shall record the information set forth in subsection (c) on a form prescribed under IC 3-5-4-8 and provided to each precinct and vote center under IC 3-11-3-10 by the county election board. The inspector and judge shall sign the form before delivering the certificates in accordance with section 4 of this chapter and return the form with the certificates.

(e) If the number of ballots received at the polls differs from the total number of voters shown on the poll lists, the inspector and judge shall report this fact in writing to the county election board together with the reasons for the discrepancy, if known, at the time that the inspector and judge return the precinct poll list to the board on the form required under subsection (d).

(f) The county election board shall compile the following information into a single document listing for each precinct:

(1) The number of votes cast on the electronic voting systems in the precinct, as shown on the form required for the precinct under subsection (d).

(2) The number of voters who cast ballots on the electronic voting systems as shown on the form required for the precinct under subsection (d).

(3) The number of absentee ballots returned by voters of the precinct.

(4) The number of absentee ballots described in subdivision (3) that were counted.

(5) The difference between the number in subdivision (1) and the number in subdivision (2).

Not later than noon on the second Friday following the election, the county election board shall discuss and publish the document described in this subsection at a public hearing and immediately make the document available for inspection and copying by any voter of the county.

(g) If the number determined under subsection (f)(5) is greater than or equal to the audit threshold number, then the county election board or the secretary of state may order an audit of all the votes cast in that precinct under this section. Before ordering an audit, the county election board shall recheck the computations reported by the inspector and judge under subsection (c).

(h) The county election board shall confirm that the votes cast in an election:

(1) for each candidate and each public question; and

(2) on a direct record electronic voting system in the precinct;

were correctly counted.

(i) The county election board shall conduct an audit by means of tests and procedures that are approved by the commission and independent of the provider of the direct record electronic voting system being audited.

(j) The county election board shall certify the results of the audit not later than noon thirty (30) days after the election. The certification must be on the form prescribed by the election division. One (1) copy shall be filed with the election returns, and one (1) copy must be delivered to the election division.

(k) Public notice of the time and place of an audit shall be given at least forty-eight (48) hours before the audit. The notice shall be published once in accordance with IC 5-3-1-1.5. However, if publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1-1.5 will not allow the county election board to certify the results of the audit within thirty (30) days after the election, notice shall be given by posting at or near the office of the county election board.

(l) Not later than ninety (90) days after each election in which an audit is conducted under this section, the secretary of state shall publish a report stating whether the results of each audit indicate that the discrepancy was the result of human error, intentional violations of election laws, unknown causes, or a combination of these factors.

As added by P.L.64-2014, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.76-2014, SEC.55; P.L.169-2015, SEC.148; P.L.210-2018, SEC.9; P.L.157-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-19
Vacancies; candidates eligible for pro tempore appointment
Status: repealed

Sec. 19. The person who last held a vacated office may not be a candidate for pro tempore appointment to fill a vacancy in that office under this chapter for the remainder of the term.

As added by P.L.8-1986, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-9-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-9-2-10
Solicitation of funds; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. An individual, an organization, or a committee shall include in all literature and advertisements soliciting contributions:

(1) the notice required under IC 3-9-3-2.5; and

(2) any notice required under Section 6113 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6113).

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.68; P.L.5-1989, SEC.29; P.L.3-1997, SEC.179.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-14
Reading of IC 3-14-4-7 to precinct election board; oath
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. At the opening of the polls, the inspector of each precinct shall read IC 3-14-4-7 to the precinct election board. Each member of the board shall take an oath that the member has not violated and will not violate IC 3-14-4-7.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-32-29.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-10-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-10-6
Affidavits, forms, and records to be marked for presidential election only
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. All affidavits, forms, and records of voter registration must be clearly marked to indicate that, in this general election, the voter may only vote for presidential electors.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.201-2017, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-23
Voting systems in county having a city
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. In a primary election in a county having a city, ballot card voting systems and electronic voting systems shall be employed as available and adaptable and shall be supplemented by paper ballots as necessary. However, this section does not require the purchase of ballot card voting systems or electronic voting systems for a primary election.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-13.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.157; P.L.221-2005, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-1
Statements to election division as to certain election results; issuance of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Whenever a candidate is elected to a local office that is commissioned by the governor under IC 4-3-1-5, the circuit court clerk shall prepare a statement specifying the number of votes received by each candidate for that office.

(b) The statement prepared under subsection (a) must also include the number of votes cast for and against the following:

(1) The ratification of a state constitutional amendment submitted to the electorate.

(2) The retention of a justice of the supreme court or a judge of the court of appeals or tax court.

(3) Each candidate who was declared elected by the county election board under IC 3-12-4-9.

(c) The clerk shall transmit under section 1.5 of this chapter the statement to the election division not later than noon on the second Monday following election day.

(d) The election division shall tabulate the votes received under this section. Not later than the third Friday after the election, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate certifying the following:

(1) Each state constitutional amendment ratified or rejected.

(2) Each justice or judge retained or removed.

(e) The election division shall provide a copy of a certificate described by:

(1) subsection (d)(1) to the chief justice of the Indiana supreme court and the director of the office of code revision of the legislative services agency; and

(2) subsection (d)(2) to the chief justice of the state.

(f) The election division shall provide a copy of all statements received under this section to the office.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.365; P.L.5-1988, SEC.10; P.L.4-1991, SEC.114; P.L.3-1993, SEC.208; P.L.3-1997, SEC.344; P.L.212-2001, SEC.22; P.L.221-2005, SEC.110; P.L.278-2019, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-13.6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-13.6
Absentee ballot signature comparison; missing signature; procedure; affidavit of unsigned ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.6. (a) This section applies to an absentee ballot where there is a finding that the voter's signature on the absentee ballot security envelope affidavit is missing and therefore does not correspond to the signature on the voter's absentee ballot application or electronic poll book.

(b) Section 13.5(c), 13.5(d), 13.5(e), and 13.5(g) of this chapter apply to this section.

(c) The county election board or board of elections and registration shall not reject an absentee ballot with a missing security envelope signature if any of the following conditions are satisfied and the county election board or board of elections and registration determines that the unsigned absentee ballot affidavit is truthful and otherwise in compliance with this section:

(1) The voter delivers:

(A) in person;

(B) by mail;

(C) by facsimile; or

(D) by electronic mail;

an affidavit of unsigned ballot that is signed by the voter, and the county election board or board of elections and registration receives the affidavit not later than noon eight (8) days after election day.

(2) Before the close of the polls on election day, the voter completes and files an affidavit of unsigned ballot with the inspector or other chief election official of the precinct or vote center within the county. The inspector or vote center official shall forward the affidavit of unsigned ballot to the county election board or board of elections and registration with the other materials from the precinct.

(3) The voter delivers an affidavit of unsigned ballot that is signed by the voter to an absentee voter board at a circuit court clerk's office or satellite location during the period of early voting described in IC 3-11-10-26.

(d) Upon receipt of the affidavit of unsigned ballot, the county election board or county board of elections and registration shall open the provisional ballot envelope to access the voter's absentee ballot security envelope to:

(1) compare the signature on the affidavit of unsigned ballot with the most recent signature on the voter's registration record in the statewide voter registration system, or the signature on the absentee ballot application; or

(2) if the ballot is for a military or overseas voter who transmitted the ballot by facsimile or electronic mail, compare the affidavit found under IC 3-11-4-6(h) and, if applicable, the signature found in the voter's registration record or the signature on the absentee ballot application.

(e) If, upon conducting the comparison of the signatures, the board determines that the signatures match and there are no other challenges that have been made to the ballot, the board shall open the absentee ballot security envelope and add the votes cast on the ballot to the tally for the voter's precinct.

(f) If, upon conducting the comparison of the signatures, the board determines that the signatures are mismatched, the voter's absentee ballot security envelope shall not be opened and the ballot may not be counted. The board shall write "this ballot has been rejected because of a mismatched signature" on the face of the security envelope. The provisional ballot envelope must be resealed and the status of the rejected ballot must be set forth under the "County Election Board Findings" on the affidavit.

(g) The affidavit of unsigned ballot shall be prescribed by the election division under IC 3-5-4-8, shall be produced from the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3, must be in substantially the following form, and may be included on the same page as the notice and instructions:

AFFIDAVIT OF UNSIGNED BALLOT

I, [voter's name], am a registered voter of [voter's county of residence] County, State of Indiana. I declare under the penalties of perjury that I requested and returned an absentee ballot. I am a resident of the precinct in which I have voted (or I am entitled to vote in this precinct under Indiana law), and I am the person whose name appears on the absentee ballot envelope. I understand that if I commit or attempt any fraud in connection with voting, or if I aid or abet fraud or attempt to aid or abet fraud in connection with voting, I may be convicted of a felony punishable by imprisonment, a fine, or both. I understand that my failure to sign this statement means that my absentee ballot will not be counted.

___________________

Voter's Signature

____________________

Voter's Printed Name

________________________

Voter's Registration Address

The computerized list shall preprint the name of the voter in the appropriate parts of the affidavit.

(h) The following instructions, prescribed by the election division under IC 3-5-4-8 and produced from the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3, shall accompany the affidavit of unsigned ballot in substantially the following form:

NOTICE FROM COUNTY ELECTION BOARD

REGARDING AN AFFIDAVIT OF UNSIGNED BALLOT FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT

Read these instructions carefully before completing the statement. Failure to follow these instructions may cause your ballot to not be counted.

(1) We have determined that your signature is missing on your absentee ballot security envelope. To ensure that your absentee ballot will be counted, you must complete and return an affidavit of unsigned ballot.

(2) Your affidavit of unsigned ballot must be received by the county election board or board of elections and registration not later than noon, local prevailing time, eight (8) days after the election, with the statement specifying the day on which the eighth day after the election will fall.

(3) You must sign your name where specified on the affidavit of unsigned ballot.

(4) Place the affidavit of unsigned ballot into a mailing envelope addressed to your county election official. Mail, hand deliver, or have your completed affidavit delivered to the board. Be sure to include sufficient postage if mailed, and include the address of the county election board provided below.

(5) If you do not wish to send your affidavit of unsigned ballot by mail or have it hand delivered, you may submit your completed affidavit by electronic mail or facsimile transmission to the county election board using the following information provided by your county [insert county electronic mail address and facsimile number].

(6) Include your name on the affidavit.

(i) A ballot may not be removed from the security envelope until the time for processing the ballot.

(j) Except where clearly inapplicable under IC 3-11.7, an unsigned absentee ballot security envelope is to be treated as a provisional ballot and is subject to the same confidentiality restrictions under IC 3-11.7-6-3. The affidavit of unsigned ballot and the signature verification statement executed by the voter are confidential under IC 3-11.7-6-3.

As added by P.L.109-2021, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.153-2024, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-11-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11-4-2
Application for absentee ballot; assistance; providing an application; identification numbers; handling; affidavits
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A voter who wants to vote by absentee ballot must apply to the county election board for an absentee ballot. Except as provided in subsection (b), the voter must sign the absentee ballot application.

(b) If a voter with disabilities is unable to sign the absentee ballot application and the voter has not designated an individual to serve as attorney in fact for the voter, the voter may designate an individual eligible to assist the voter under IC 3-11-9-2(a) to sign the application on behalf of the voter and add the individual's name to the application. If an individual applies for an absentee ballot as the properly authorized attorney in fact for a voter, the attorney in fact must attach a copy of the power of attorney to the application and comply with subsection (d).

(c) A person may provide an individual with an application for an absentee ballot with the following information already printed or otherwise set forth on the application when provided to the individual:

(1) The name of the individual.

(2) The voter registration address of the individual.

(3) The mailing address of the individual.

(4) The date of birth of the individual.

(d) A person may not provide an individual with an application for an absentee ballot with the following information already printed or otherwise set forth on the application when provided to the individual:

(1) The address to which the absentee ballot would be mailed, if different from the voter registration address of the individual.

(2) In a primary election, the major political party ballot requested by the individual.

(3) In a primary or general election, the types of absentee ballots requested by the individual.

(4) The reason why the individual is entitled to vote an absentee ballot:

(A) by mail; or

(B) before an absentee voter board (other than an absentee voter board located in the office of the circuit court clerk or a satellite office);

in accordance with section 18 of this chapter, IC 3-11-10-24, or IC 3-11-10-25.

(5) The voter identification number of the individual.

(e) If the county election board determines that an absentee ballot application does not comply with subsection (d), the board shall implement the procedures prescribed by section 17.6 of this chapter.

(f) The following statement must be printed in at least 16 point font size, underlined, and clearly legible print on the envelope of an absentee ballot application that a person sends to an individual:

"(Name of person sending the absentee ballot application) has sent you the enclosed application. This is unsolicited and is not sent by a state or local election official.".

(g) This subsection:

(1) applies only to an application to be mailed to an individual; and

(2) does not apply to an application provided to an individual online.

An agency of the state or a political subdivision may not provide an individual with an absentee ballot application unless requested by the individual or a member of the individual's family listed in IC 3-6-6-7(a)(4).

(h) An absentee ballot application must request that the individual include:

(1) on the individual's ballot application:

(A) either:

(i) the individual's ten (10) digit Indiana driver's license number issued under IC 9-24-11;

(ii) the individual's ten (10) digit Indiana identification card number for nondrivers issued under IC 9-24-16; or

(iii) the unique identifying number assigned to the voter's registration record in the computerized list; and

(B) the last four (4) digits of the voter's Social Security number; or

(2) with the individual's ballot application, a photocopy of:

(A) the individual's:

(i) driver's license issued under IC 9-24; or

(ii) Indiana identification card for nondrivers issued under IC 9-24-16; or

(B) other proof of identification for the individual under IC 3-5-2.1-84.

Information and documentation described by this subsection that is included on or with an individual's ballot application is confidential. A county voter registration office is only required to redact the confidential information in responding to a public records request under IC 5-14-3. The application form must state that an applicant may include only one (1) of the numbers under subdivision (1) or one (1) of the documents under subdivision (2), but the application may be delayed if the county election board cannot match at least one (1) of the numbers described in this subsection with the voter's registration record.

(i) This subsection applies only to an absentee ballot application submitted in an electronic format using a module of the computerized list under IC 3-7-26.3. In order for an individual to access the absentee ballot application, the individual shall provide one (1) of the following:

(1) The individual's ten (10) digit Indiana driver's license number issued under IC 9-24-11.

(2) The individual's ten (10) digit Indiana identification card number for nondrivers issued under IC 9-24-16.

(3) The unique identifying number assigned to the voter's registration record in the computerized list.

(4) The last four (4) digits of the individual's Social Security number.

Information described by subdivisions (1) through (4) that is provided by an individual under this subsection is confidential. A county voter registration office is only required to redact the confidential information in responding to a public records request under IC 5-14-3.

(j) The county election board shall implement the procedures prescribed by section 17.6 of this chapter if the county election board cannot match at least one (1) of the numbers described in subsection (h) or (i) with the voter's registration record.

(k) A person who assists an individual in completing any information described in subsection (d) on an absentee ballot application shall state under the penalties for perjury the following information on the application:

(1) The full name, residence and mailing address, and daytime and evening telephone numbers (if any) of the person providing the assistance.

(2) The date this assistance was provided.

(3) That the person providing the assistance has complied with Indiana laws governing the submission of absentee ballot applications.

(4) That the person has no knowledge or reason to believe that the individual submitting the application:

(A) is ineligible to vote or to cast an absentee ballot; or

(B) did not properly complete and sign the application.

When providing assistance to an individual, the person must, in the individual's presence and with the individual's consent, provide the information listed in subsection (d) if the individual is unable to do so.

(l) This subsection does not apply to an employee of the United States Postal Service or a bonded courier company acting in the individual's capacity as an employee of the United States Postal Service or a bonded courier company. A person who receives a completed absentee ballot application from the individual who has applied for the absentee ballot shall indicate on the application the date the person received the application, and file the application with the appropriate county election board or election division not later than:

(1) noon ten (10) days after the person receives the application; or

(2) the deadline set by Indiana law for filing the application with the board;

whichever occurs first. The election division, a county election board, or a board of elections and registration shall forward an absentee ballot application to the county election board or board of elections and registration of the county where the individual resides.

(m) This subsection does not apply to an employee of the United States Postal Service or a bonded courier company acting in the individual's capacity as an employee of the United States Postal Service or a bonded courier company, or to the election division, a county election board, or a board of elections and registration. A person filing an absentee ballot application, other than the person's own absentee ballot application, must include an affidavit with the application. The affidavit must be signed by the individual who received the completed application from the applicant. The affidavit must be in a form prescribed by the election division. The form must include the following:

(1) A statement of the full name, residence and mailing address, and daytime and evening telephone numbers (if any) of the person submitting the application.

(2) A statement that the person filing the affidavit has complied with Indiana laws governing the submission of absentee ballot applications.

(3) The date (or dates) that the absentee ballot applications attached to the affidavit were received.

(4) A statement that the person has no knowledge or reason to believe that the individual whose application is to be filed:

(A) is ineligible to vote or to cast an absentee ballot; or

(B) did not properly complete and sign the application.

(5) A statement that the person is executing the affidavit under the penalties of perjury.

(6) A statement setting forth the penalties for perjury.

(n) The county election board shall record the date and time of the filing of the affidavit.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-2 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.37; P.L.126-2002, SEC.48; P.L.103-2005, SEC.2; P.L.121-2012, SEC.1; P.L.194-2013, SEC.51; P.L.64-2014, SEC.41; P.L.169-2015, SEC.96; P.L.278-2019, SEC.62; P.L.115-2022, SEC.2; P.L.11-2023, SEC.10; P.L.140-2023, SEC.1; P.L.186-2025, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-11-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11-4-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-23 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.127; P.L.2-1996, SEC.146; P.L.3-1997, SEC.277; P.L.66-2003, SEC.37; P.L.198-2005, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.66-2010, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 3-5-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-5-9-5
Government employee may not hold elected office
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, an individual is considered to have resigned as:

(1) a government employee when the individual assumes an elected office of the unit that employs the individual; or

(2) an elected official of the unit when the individual becomes a government employee of the unit.

As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.227-2023, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11-4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11-4-20
Envelope; enclosure of ballot; addressee
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. An absentee ballot mailed under section 18 of this chapter shall be enclosed in an envelope, unsealed and stamped for return to the county election board by at least first class mail. One (1) side of the envelope must bear the name, official title, and post office address of the county election board. The pre-addressed, stamped envelope shall be furnished by the county election board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-6(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-14
Straight party ticket voting; provision for single mark designation on ballot
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 14. (a) In partisan elections, the ballot labels must include a voting square or position where a voter may by one (1) voting mark on each card record a straight party ticket vote for all the candidates of one (1) political party, except for offices for which the voter:

(1) is required to cast an individual vote for a candidate under IC 3-11-7-4(b); or

(2) has voted individually for a candidate for any other office.

(b) A ballot label must not include a voting square or position to permit a voter to cast a straight party ticket for a political party if:

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

(2) the only candidates:

(A) of the political party; or

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

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

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.166; P.L.221-2005, SEC.77; P.L.21-2016, SEC.17; P.L.109-2021, SEC.47; P.L.227-2023, SEC.96; P.L.195-2025, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11-7-6
Counting of vote; voting straight or split ticket variations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Subject to IC 3-12-1-7.1, a ballot card voting system must count a ballot in accordance with IC 3-12-1-7 when a voter votes a straight ticket vote and votes for individual candidates as described by IC 3-12-1-7.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.240; P.L.3-1993, SEC.132; P.L.164-2006, SEC.96; P.L.195-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-5
Nominations by county chairmen
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The county chairman of each of the major political parties of a county may nominate, in writing, a member of the chairman's party for appointment to the county election board. The circuit court clerk shall appoint the nominee to the board.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-11.7-1-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.170. Repealed by P.L.14-2004, SEC.196.
Ind. Code § 3-9-4-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-9-4-4.5
Electronic filing of local campaign finance reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) As used in this section, "board" refers to either of the following:

(1) A county election board.

(2) A board of elections and registration.

(b) A board may establish a system for electronic filing of reports required to be filed by a candidate or committee under this article.

(c) If a board provides for electronic filing of reports, the board may not require a candidate or a committee to file its reports using the system established under this section.

As added by P.L.24-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-101 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-101
"United States"
Status: in_force

Sec. 101. "United States", as used in section 75 of this chapter, means any of the states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-7-24-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 24 / Section 3-7-24-1
Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter provides for the distribution of mail registration forms in certain governmental and nongovernmental offices.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-10-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-10-9-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to voting on all local public questions.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.191. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.48; P.L.156-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-4
Initial of poll clerk on each ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Upon receipt of the ballots and pen under section 3 of this chapter, the poll clerks or assistant poll clerks immediately shall place their initials in ink on the back of each ballot. The initials must be in the clerks' ordinary handwriting or printing and without a distinguishing mark of any kind.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-12 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.276; P.L.3-1993, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 3-7-39-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 3-7-39-11
Record amended from form submitted at voter registration office
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. 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.49.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-7.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-7.3
Proof of citizenship requirements; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.3. (a) For purposes of this section, "proof of citizenship" means one (1) or more of the following:

(1) The voter's birth certificate or a legible photocopy of the voter's birth certificate.

(2) The voter's United States passport or a legible photocopy of the pages of the passport that identify the voter and show the passport number.

(3) The voter's United States naturalization documentation, a legible photocopy of the voter's naturalization documentation, or the voter's certificate of naturalization number. A voter who provides a certificate of naturalization number in lieu of the naturalization documentation is not deemed to have provided proof of citizenship until the county voter registration office verifies the number with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or a successor agency.

(4) A document or method of proof of citizenship established under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).

(5) The voter's consular report of birth abroad (CRBA).

(b) The NVRA official shall compare the statewide voter registration system with the bureau of motor vehicles list of temporary credentials issued under IC 9-24-11-5(c) or IC 9-24-16-3(f). If evidence exists that a registered voter is not a citizen of the United States, the NVRA official shall notify the county voter registration office of the county in which the individual is registered to vote that the registered voter may not be a citizen of the United States.

(c) After receiving a notice under subsection (b), the county voter registration office shall send a notice to the registered voter inquiring whether the individual is eligible to be registered to vote. An individual who receives a notice under this subsection shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving the notice, provide proof of citizenship to the county voter registration office in person or by mail.

(d) If the individual does not provide proof of citizenship within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice under subsection (c), the county voter registration office that issued the notice shall cancel the individual's registration.

(e) An individual who is unable to provide documentation as proof of citizenship under this section may appeal in person or by mail to the county election board of the county in which the person was registered to vote. After receiving an appeal, the county election board shall:

(1) conduct a hearing;

(2) make a finding concerning the individual's citizenship status; and

(3) send a copy of its decision to the county voter registration office of the county in which the individual resides.

A county voter registration office that receives a decision under subdivision (3) shall change the voter registration records to accurately reflect the decision of the county election board with respect to the individual.

(f) Documentation provided to show proof of citizenship under this section is confidential and is not available for inspection by the public.

As added by P.L.65-2024, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.70-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-9-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-4
Persons required to file with county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The following persons, whenever required to file a report, notice, or other instrument by this article, shall file it with the county election board of each county comprising part of the affected election district:

(1) Candidates for local office and their candidate's committees.

(2) Candidates for school board office and their candidate's committees.

(3) Regular party committees that are not required to file with the election division.

(4) Political action committees that are not required to file with the election division.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.113; P.L.3-1997, SEC.203; P.L.240-2025, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-32.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-32.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.6-1994, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.227-2023, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-8
Voting technique; noncontested offices
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Candidates shall be nominated or elected at a state convention by using ballot card systems or electronic voting systems. However, if there is no contest for an office, the nomination or election may be by motion and acclamation.

[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.108; P.L.221-2005, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-7-39-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 3-7-39-10
Record amended from form submitted at license branch; voter moving to another state
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Except as provided in section 9 of this chapter, and as required under 52 U.S.C. 20504(a)(2), the county voter registration office shall:

(1) amend a voter's registration record under this chapter to reflect information stated by the voter on a registration form submitted at a license branch; and

(2) if the information received from a license branch indicates that the voter has moved from Indiana to another state, send a notice to the voter as provided by IC 3-7-38.2-2.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.131; P.L.169-2015, SEC.45; P.L.9-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-40-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 40 / Section 3-7-40-3
Duty of local officials to report address changes
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The local public officials (or plan commission under IC 36-7-4-405) responsible for:

(1) naming or renaming streets;

(2) numbering or renumbering lots or structures; and

(3) converting rural route addresses to numbered addresses;

shall report the changes to the county voter registration office not later than the last day of the month following the month in which the change was made.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.225-2011, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-12(b).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.262; P.L.3-1997, SEC.304; P.L.38-1999, SEC.45; P.L.126-2002, SEC.69; P.L.1-2003, SEC.5; P.L.198-2005, SEC.11; P.L.225-2011, SEC.60; P.L.194-2013, SEC.59. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-12-11-5
Failure to file cross-petition or answer to a petition; admission of truth; presumption
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The failure to file either a cross-petition or an answer to a petition for a recount or contest does not:

(1) constitute an admission of the truth of the allegations of the petition; or

(2) imply a presumption in favor of the petition.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.400.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-51 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-51
"HAVA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. "HAVA" refers to the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 20901 through 52 U.S.C. 21145).

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-10-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-10-4-9
Voting procedure; marking ballots; examination of ballots by secretary of state; consistency of ballots with pledge; vacating office of elector; counting and recording ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The presidential electors, when assembled and after vacancies are filled, shall then vote by paper ballot for President and Vice President of the United States and perform the duties imposed upon them by the Constitution and statutes of the United States and of Indiana.

(b) Each presidential elector shall mark the presidential elector's presidential and vice-presidential ballots with the presidential elector's votes for the offices of President and Vice President, respectively, along with the presidential elector's signature and the presidential elector's legibly printed name.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by Indiana law other than this chapter, each presidential elector shall present both completed ballots to the secretary of state, who shall examine the ballots and accept as cast all ballots of presidential electors whose votes are consistent with the presidential electors' pledges executed under section 1.7 or 8(c) of this chapter. Except as otherwise provided by Indiana law other than this chapter, the secretary of state may not accept and may not count either a presidential elector's presidential or vice-presidential ballot if the presidential elector has not marked both ballots or has marked a ballot in violation of the presidential elector's pledge.

(d) A presidential elector who refuses to present a ballot, presents an unmarked ballot, or presents a ballot marked in violation of the presidential elector's pledge executed under section 1.7 or 8(c) of this chapter, vacates the office of presidential elector. The vacant presidential elector office shall be filled as provided in section 8 of this chapter.

(e) The secretary of state shall distribute ballots to and collect ballots from an alternate presidential elector and repeat the process under this section of examining ballots, declaring vacant offices as required, and recording appropriately completed ballots from the alternate presidential electors, until all of Indiana's electoral votes have been cast and recorded.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-12-7.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.177; P.L.201-2017, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 3-11-14.5-7
Sealing voting system and test materials after completion
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. After completion of the count, the voting system shall be sealed. The ballots used to conduct the test and all other election materials shall be sealed, retained, and disposed of as provided for paper ballots.

As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-5-4-1.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-5-4-1.7
Filings by fax or electronic mail; electronic, digital, digitized, or photocopied signatures
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.7. (a) Except as otherwise expressly authorized or required under this title, a filing by a person with a commission, the election division, an election board, or a county voter registration office may not be made by fax or electronic mail.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a petition of nomination described in IC 3-8-2, IC 3-8-3, or IC 3-8-6 that may be forwarded by a county voter registration official to the election division. Notwithstanding subsection (a) and except as provided in IC 3-12-5, a:

(1) circuit court clerk;

(2) voter registration official; or

(3) county election board;

may make a filing by fax or electronic mail, if the filing is required under this title to be made with the commission or election division.

(c) A petition of nomination filed with a county voter registration office under IC 3-8-2, IC 3-8-2.5, IC 3-8-3, or IC 3-8-6 or a petition to place a public question on the ballot, or any other petition filed that requires the county voter registration office to certify the validity of signatures, may not contain the electronic signature, including a signature described in IC 26-2-8-106, digital signature, digitized signature, or photocopied signature of a voter.

(d) An electronic signature, digital signature, digitized signature, or photocopied signature of a candidate, campaign finance committee chairman, or campaign finance committee treasurer may be used for campaign finance statements and reports filed under IC 3-9.

As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.2; P.L.74-2017, SEC.6; P.L.257-2019, SEC.1; P.L.227-2023, SEC.4; P.L.153-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 3-11-14.5-9
Certification of test results to election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Not later than seven (7) days after conducting the tests required under this chapter, the county election board shall certify to the election division that the tests have been conducted in conformity with this chapter.

As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-9-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-9-1-5
Principal committee; designation by written instrument
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to the following candidates:

(1) A candidate for a local office for which the compensation is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.

(2) A candidate for a school board office.

(b) Each candidate shall have a principal committee.

(c) A candidate shall file a written instrument designating the name of the principal committee and the names of the chairman and treasurer of the committee. The written instrument must be filed not later than the earliest of the following:

(1) Noon ten (10) days after becoming a candidate.

(2) Noon seven (7) days after the final date and hour for filing any of the following, whichever applies to the candidate:

(A) A declaration of candidacy under IC 3-8-2.

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

(C) A certificate of nomination under IC 3-8-7-8.

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

(E) A declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under IC 3-8-2.

(3) The date a candidate is required to file the candidate's first campaign finance report under IC 3-9-5.

(d) This designation may be made on the same instrument as the statement of organization required from the principal committee.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.140; P.L.10-1988, SEC.63; P.L.8-1992, SEC.6; P.L.3-1995, SEC.64; P.L.26-2000, SEC.9; P.L.199-2001, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-15
Form of public question
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A public question shall be placed on the general election ballot in the following form:

(The explanatory text for the public question,

if required by law)

"Shall (insert public question)?"

[] YES

[] NO

(b) In addition to any other explanatory text required by law, the ballot must also contain a statement that reads substantially as follows: "To vote on this public question, make a voting mark on or in the square to the left of the word "YES" or "NO".".

(c) Except as expressly authorized or required by statute, the commission, the election division, or a county election board may not authorize the printing or use of ballots that contain language concerning the public question other than the language authorized by a statute.

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

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.210. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.63; P.L.3-1997, SEC.263; P.L.109-2021, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-13-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-13-6-1
Certification of vacancy to governor; manner of filling vacancy
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "judge" refers to a judge of a circuit, superior, or probate court.

(b) If a judge wants to resign from office, the judge must resign as provided in IC 5-8-3.5.

(c) A vacancy that occurs because of the death of a judge may be certified to the governor under IC 5-8-6.

(d) A vacancy that occurs, other than by resignation or death of a judge, shall be certified to the governor by the circuit court clerk of the county in which the judge resided.

(e) A vacancy in the office of judge of a circuit court shall be filled by the governor as provided by Article 5, Section 18 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. However, the governor may not fill a vacancy that occurs because of the death of a judge until the governor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

(f) The person who is appointed holds the office until:

(1) the end of the unexpired term; or

(2) a successor is elected at the next general election for the office, and qualified;

whichever occurs first.

(g) Except in a year in which the office is scheduled to be placed on the ballot, and except as provided in this subsection, the office of judge of the circuit court shall be elected at the next general election following the date any vacancy occurred. If a vacancy occurs in the office of judge of the circuit court after noon seventy-four (74) days before a general election, the office shall be elected at the second general election following the date any vacancy occurred.

(h) The person elected at the general election following an appointment to fill the vacancy, upon being qualified, holds office for the six (6) year term prescribed by Article 7, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana and until a successor is elected and qualified.

(i) A vacancy in the office of judge of a superior or probate court shall be filled by the governor subject to the following:

(1) IC 33-33-2-39.

(2) IC 33-33-2-43.

(3) IC 33-33-45-38.

(4) IC 33-33-71-40.

(5) IC 33-33-49-13.4.

However, the governor may not fill a vacancy that occurs because of the death of a judge until the governor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The person who is appointed holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 5, § 18 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.434; P.L.5-1989, SEC.67; P.L.334-1989(ss), SEC.2; P.L.16-1995, SEC.2; P.L.18-1995, SEC.1; P.L.98-2004, SEC.42; P.L.119-2005, SEC.4; P.L.201-2011, SEC.6; P.L.194-2013, SEC.91; P.L.245-2017, SEC.4; P.L.278-2019, SEC.156.
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-12-2-15
Certificate for news media of results; delivery to circuit court clerk and news media
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Immediately upon completion of the vote count, each precinct election board shall make and sign a certificate for the news media showing the total number of votes received by each candidate and on each public question in the precinct. The inspector and judge of the opposite political party shall deliver the certificate to the circuit court clerk at the same time that the certificates, lists of voters, and tally papers are delivered under section 7 of this chapter. The circuit court clerk immediately shall deliver the certificate made for the news media to any person designated to receive the certificate by the editors of the newspapers published in the county or by the managers of the radio and television stations operating in the county. The county election board shall furnish each precinct election board with the forms on which the certificates are to be prepared.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-7.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.346.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-7
Active voter; determination
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The voter registration records must indicate whether a person is an active voter. The circuit court clerk or board of registration is not required to compile separate lists of active and inactive voters.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-1
Candidate receiving highest vote; death of candidate before certification; candidate vacancy
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the candidate of a political party receiving the highest vote for an office at a primary election is the nominee of that party for that office.

(b) If the candidate of a political party receiving the highest vote for an office at a primary election for which a declaration of candidacy must be filed with the secretary of state or election division under IC 3-8-2 dies before the certification of primary election results by the election division, the election division shall promptly certify to the state chairman of the political party that a candidate vacancy exists, which may be filled by the political party under IC 3-13-1.

(c) If the candidate of a political party receiving the highest vote for an office at a primary election for which a declaration of candidacy must be filed with the circuit court clerk under IC 3-8-2 dies before the certification of primary election results by the county election board, the county election board shall promptly certify to the county chairman of the political party that a candidate vacancy exists, which may be filled by the political party under IC 3-13-1.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-18 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-22.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-22.1
Challenge of voter; provisional ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 22.1. (a) This subsection applies to a voter:

(1) whose name does not appear on the poll list for the precinct; and

(2) who produces a certificate of error issued under IC 3-7-48-1.

If the voter is not challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter shall be provided with a regular official ballot. However, as provided by IC 3-7-48-1(b), if the voter is challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter must cast a provisional ballot after complying with IC 3-7-48-7.5 if the voter wishes to cast a ballot.

(b) This subsection applies to a voter:

(1) whose name does not appear on the poll list for the precinct; and

(2) who makes an oral or a written affirmation in compliance with IC 3-7-48-5 that the voter continues to reside in the precinct at the address shown as the voter's former residence in the voter registration record.

If the voter is not challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter shall be provided with a regular official ballot. However, as provided by IC 3-7-48-7.5, if the voter is challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter must cast a provisional ballot after complying with IC 3-7-48-7.5 if the voter wishes to cast a ballot.

(c) This subsection applies to a voter:

(1) whose name does not appear on the poll list for the precinct; and

(2) who produces a registration receipt that complies with IC 3-7-48-7.

If the county election board provides the precinct election board with the information required under IC 3-7-48-7(a)(2) and the voter is not challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter shall be provided with a regular official ballot. However, as provided by IC 3-7-48-7.5, if the voter is challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter must cast a provisional ballot after complying with IC 3-7-48-7.5 if the voter wishes to cast a ballot.

(d) This subsection applies to a voter:

(1) whose name does not appear on the poll list for the precinct; and

(2) who is not described by subsection (a), (b), or (c).

If the voter is challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter shall be provided with a provisional ballot under IC 3-11.7 instead of a regular official ballot if the voter wishes to cast a ballot. The voter may proceed to cast a provisional ballot after executing a challenged voter's affidavit under section 23 of this chapter if the voter wishes to cast a ballot.

(e) This subsection applies to a voter:

(1) whose name appears on the poll list for the precinct; and

(2) who no longer resides in the precinct but is entitled to vote at the precinct under IC 3-10-10, IC 3-10-11, or IC 3-10-12.

If the voter executes an affidavit in compliance with IC 3-10-10, IC 3-10-11, or IC 3-10-12 and the voter is not challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter shall be provided with a regular official ballot. However, as provided by IC 3-10-10-9, IC 3-10-11-4.5, or IC 3-10-12-5, if the voter is challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter must cast a provisional ballot if the voter wishes to cast a ballot.

(f) This subsection applies to a voter:

(1) whose name appears on the poll list for the precinct; and

(2) who is not described in subsection (e).

If the voter is challenged under IC 3-10-1 or this chapter, the voter shall be provided with a provisional ballot under IC 3-11.7 rather than a regular official ballot if the voter wishes to cast a vote. The voter may proceed to cast a provisional ballot after executing a challenged voter's affidavit under section 23 of this chapter if the voter wishes to cast a ballot.

As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 3-8-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-8-8-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a candidate for election to any of the following:

(1) A legislative office.

(2) A state office other than a judicial office.

(b) This chapter applies notwithstanding any other law relating to challenges to the qualifications of a candidate to be elected at a general election.

As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-13
Preparation and adjustment of system before delivery
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Before an electronic voting system is delivered to a precinct, the county election board shall have the system put in order, set and adjusted, and ready for use in voting. As part of the system's preparation, the county election board may conduct any of the comparisons and determinations required under section 17 of the chapter. However, notwithstanding any action taken by the county election board, each precinct election board must also perform the comparisons and determinations required under section 17 of this chapter before the opening of the polls. The board may employ one (1) or more competent persons to prepare systems in accordance with this section.

(b) While acting under subsection (a), the county election board may restrict access to parts of the room where voting systems and other election material are being handled to safeguard this material.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.330; P.L.221-2005, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 3-8-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-8-6-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a candidate for nomination to an elected office who:

(1) is an independent candidate; or

(2) represents a political party not qualified to nominate candidates in a primary or by convention.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a candidate for a school board office.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.70; P.L.194-2013, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-12
Preparation and distribution of ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) In those precincts where ballot card voting systems are to be used, each county election board shall prepare and distribute separate primary ballots for each political party participating in a primary election at least equal in number to one hundred percent (100%) of the number of votes cast for the candidate of the party who received the greatest number of votes cast in the precinct at the last general election.

(b) In those precincts where electronic voting systems are to be used, the board shall determine the number of ballots required to be printed and furnished to the precincts for emergency purposes only.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.151; P.L.230-2005, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-13
Contents of declination form
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. If the form used by an applicant to decline to register to vote is on a separate form from the voter registration application, the declination form must contain the following:

(1) A statement reading "If you decline to register to vote, this is confidential, and can only be used for voter registration purposes.".

(2) A statement reading "If you decide to register to vote, information about the office at which you register is confidential, and can only be used for voter registration purposes.".

(3) A line for the signature of the person who declines to register to vote.

(4) A line for the date that the person declined to register to vote.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-7-15-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-7-15-11
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As provided in 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(5), an employee 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.24. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 3-13-9-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-13-9-5.5
Failure to elect town council member; incumbent holding over
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. If no candidate was elected to the office of town council from a district, the incumbent council member holds office under Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana until a successor is elected and qualified.

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.130.
Ind. Code § 3-10-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-10-8-9
Registration period; poll lists; candidate limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If the special election occurs during the period when registration is open under IC 3-7-13, the registration period continues through the twenty-ninth day before the special election occurs and resumes on the date specified by IC 3-7-13-10(d).

(b) The election board conducting the special election shall provide poll lists for use at the precincts that include the names of voters in the precinct who:

(1) have registered through the twenty-ninth day before the special election is to be conducted; or

(2) are absent uniformed services voters or overseas voters registered under IC 3-7-36.

(c) This subsection applies when a special election is ordered by a court under IC 3-12-8-17 or the state recount commission under IC 3-12-11-18. A candidate may not be placed on the special election ballot unless the candidate was on the ballot or was a declared write-in candidate for the office at the general election preceding the special election.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.110. Amended by P.L.12-1995, SEC.67; P.L.3-1995, SEC.90; P.L.14-2004, SEC.90; P.L.10-2010, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-14
Removal of name from registration records due to change in address, failure to vote, or respond to notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. As required under 52 U.S.C. 20507(d)(1), a county voter registration office shall not remove the name of a voter from the voter registration records due to the voter’s change of residence unless the voter:

(1) confirms in writing that the voter has changed residence to a location outside the county in which the voter is currently registered; or

(2) has:

(A) failed to respond to a notice sent under section 13 of this chapter; and

(B) not voted (or appeared to vote or to correct the registration record stating the voter’s address) in an election during the period:

(i) beginning on the date of the notice; and

(ii) ending on the day after the date of the second general election that occurs after the date of the notice.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.104. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.127.
Ind. Code § 3-14-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-14-4-1
Unlawfully serving as precinct election board member
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person who knowingly serves as a member of a precinct election board in violation of IC 3-6-6 commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.486; P.L.158-2013, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 3-14-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-14-6-2
Use of voter registration information for solicitation; infraction; misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to:

(1) political activities; or

(2) political fundraising activities.

(b) A person who uses voter registration information obtained under IC 3-7-26.3 or IC 3-7-27 to solicit the sale of merchandise, goods, services, or subscriptions commits a Class B infraction.

(c) The court shall:

(1) keep a record; and

(2) send a copy of the record to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the infraction proceeding was tried;

of a judgment for an infraction proceeding tried under this section.

(d) A person who:

(1) has previously received a judgment for committing an infraction under this section; and

(2) knowingly or intentionally uses voter registration information in violation of this section;

commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.13-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.12-1995, SEC.94; P.L.3-1997, SEC.412; P.L.209-2003, SEC.196; P.L.164-2006, SEC.136.
Ind. Code § 3-10-6.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-10-6.5-3
Election for municipal offices in even-numbered year; adoption of ordinance
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. During a year immediately before a municipal election year, the legislative body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance providing that each elected office of the municipality is elected in an even-numbered year.

As added by P.L.107-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-6
Eligible voters
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A voter may vote at a primary election:

(1) if the voter, at the last general election, voted for a majority of the regular nominees of the political party holding the primary election; or

(2) if the voter did not vote at the last general election, but intends to vote at the next general election for a majority of the regular nominees of the political party holding the primary election;

as long as the voter was registered as a voter at the last general election or has registered since then.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-28.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-28.5
Poll clerk initials on ballot cards; information for voters on effect of casting multiple votes for single office; correction of ballot by voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.5. (a) Unless challenged, a voter may proceed to vote.

(b) This subsection does not apply in a precinct where a marking device for an optical scan ballot is being used. As each successive voter calls for a ballot, the poll clerks shall deliver to the voter the first initialed ballot of each type. The inspector shall then deliver to the poll clerks another ballot of each type, which the clerks shall initial as before.

(c) This subsection applies to an optical scan ballot card ballot tabulated at a central location. As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21081, when a voter receives an optical scan ballot card ballot, the board must also provide the voter with:

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

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

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.314. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.70; P.L.38-1999, SEC.48; P.L.176-1999, SEC.86; P.L.239-2001, SEC.12; P.L.209-2003, SEC.158; P.L.221-2005, SEC.82; P.L.164-2006, SEC.115; P.L.13-2014, SEC.6; P.L.128-2015, SEC.190.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-23
Phase in of system
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. If it is impossible to supply each precinct with an electronic voting system at an election following the adoption of the systems in a county, as many systems shall be supplied as it is possible to procure. The county election board shall determine the precincts of the county in which the systems will be used.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-12-2-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-6 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.53; P.L.3-1997, SEC.124; P.L.76-2014, SEC.16. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-22
Automatic tabulating machines; testing; reprinting or correction of ballots requiring additional testing
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 22. (a) This section applies to:

(1) a ballot card voting system; and

(2) a voting system that includes features of a ballot card voting system and a direct record electronic voting system.

(b) Not later than seventy-four (74) days before election day, for each county planning to use automatic tabulating machines at the next election, VSTOP shall provide each county election board with a randomly sorted list of unique identification numbers for the inventory of machines in the county maintained under IC 3-11-16-4. Starting at the top of the list, the county election board shall select machines in the list in the order listed so that:

(1) if a machine to be selected in the list is not scheduled to be used in the upcoming election, the selection process will move to the next machine in the order listed;

(2) each selected machine is scheduled to be used in the upcoming election; and

(3) the number of machines selected is not less than five percent (5%) of the machines in the county scheduled by the county election board to be used in the upcoming election.

(c) The county election board shall test the machines as described in subsection (b) to ascertain that the machines will correctly do the following:

(1) Count the votes cast for straight party tickets, for all candidates (including write-in candidates), and on all public questions.

(2) Retract an absentee ballot card of a voter who is later found disqualified or whose ballot may not be counted, in accordance with IC 3-11.5-4-6, before the voter's ballot is tabulated.

If an individual attending the public test requests that additional automatic tabulating machines be tested, then the county election board shall select and test additional machines from the list in the manner described in subsection (b).

(d) If VSTOP does not provide the lists under subsection (b) not later than sixty (60) days before the election, the county election board shall establish and implement a procedure for random selection of not less than five percent (5%) of the machines in the county to be used in the upcoming election. The county election board shall then test the machines selected as described in subsection (c).

(e) Not later than seven (7) days after conducting the test under subsection (c), the county election board shall certify to the election division that the test has been conducted in conformity with subsection (c). The testing under subsection (c) must begin before absentee voting begins in the office of the circuit court clerk under IC 3-11-10-26.

(f) Public notice of the time and place shall be given at least forty-eight (48) hours before the test. The notice shall be published once in accordance with IC 5-3-1-4.

(g) If a county election board determines that:

(1) a ballot:

(A) must be reprinted or corrected as provided by IC 3-11-2-16 because of the omission of a candidate, political party, or public question from the ballot; or

(B) is an absentee ballot that a voter is entitled to recast under IC 3-11.5-4-2 because the absentee ballot includes a candidate for election to office who:

(i) ceased to be a candidate; and

(ii) has been succeeded by a candidate selected under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2; and

(2) ballots used in the test conducted under this section were not reprinted or corrected to remove the omission of a candidate, political party, or public question, or indicate the name of the successor candidate;

the county election board shall conduct an additional public test described in subsection (c) using the reprinted or corrected ballots. Notice of the time and place of the additional test shall be given in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5, but publication of the notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1-4 is not required.

(h) Notwithstanding IC 3-5-4-1.7, a county election board may send a signed form from a public test to the election division by electronic mail or fax.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.24; P.L.176-1999, SEC.81; P.L.26-2000, SEC.16; P.L.169-2015, SEC.127; P.L.74-2017, SEC.52; P.L.100-2018, SEC.6; P.L.71-2019, SEC.14; P.L.278-2019, SEC.106; P.L.135-2020, SEC.4; P.L.227-2023, SEC.97; P.L.212-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-9-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-2
Persons required to file with election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The following persons, whenever required to file a report, notice, or other instrument by this article, shall file it with the election division:

(1) Candidates for state office and their candidate's committees.

(2) The following central committees:

(A) State committees.

(B) Congressional district committees.

(3) Other regular party committees that propose to influence the election of a candidate for state or legislative office or the outcome of a public question for or against which the electorate of the whole state may vote.

(4) Political action committees that propose to influence the election of a candidate for state or legislative office or the outcome of a public question for or against which the electorate of the whole state may vote.

(5) Legislative caucus committees.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.8-1992, SEC.10; P.L.2-1996, SEC.111; P.L.3-1997, SEC.201.
Ind. Code § 3-10-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-10-2-2
Notice of election; information to be published; filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Each county election board shall give notice of a general election and publish a statement in accordance with IC 5-3-1 stating the following information:

(1) The offices to be filled.

(2) The text of the judicial retention and other public questions to be submitted to the voters.

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

(b) The county election board shall file a copy of the information required by subsection (a):

(1) with the election division; and

(2) in the minutes of the county election board.

(c) The county election board shall file the copies required under subsection (b) with the election division and in the minutes of the county election board not later than noon, ten (10) days before election day. However, an election is not invalidated by the failure of the board to perform this duty.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-21-2.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.82; P.L.3-1993, SEC.95; P.L.3-1997, SEC.219; P.L.109-2021, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-7-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-7-17-2
Recruitment office as voter registration office
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As required under 52 U.S.C. 20506(c)(2), a recruitment office of the armed forces of the United States located within Indiana is a voter registration agency under this article.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 3-10-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-10-11-3
Precinct of person's former residence
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "precinct of the person's former residence" refers to the precinct in which the person resided on the thirty-first day before the election.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-28 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-28
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.313; P.L.3-1993, SEC.168; P.L.176-1999, SEC.85; P.L.13-2014, SEC.5; P.L.55-2014, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.76-2014, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-22
False representation of ballot to non-English speaking voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. A person who knowingly furnishes a voter who cannot read the English language with a ballot at an election that the person represents to the voter as containing a name different from the one printed or written on it commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.470; P.L.158-2013, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-12-2-5
Vote count procedure where more than one precinct located in same room
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 1(c) of this chapter, if the polls for more than one (1) precinct are located in the same room, the inspector of a precinct using the room may not begin the vote count procedure until all the polls in the room are officially closed and no more persons are waiting in line to vote.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-24-9(b); 3-1-25-1(b); 3-2-4-5(e).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.340; P.L.3-1995, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 3-7-46-4.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 46 / Section 3-7-46-4.1
Coordination of statewide voter registration list with department of correction
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.1. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division shall coordinate the computerized list generated by the statewide voter registration system under IC 3-7-26.3 with the department of correction to permit a county voter registration office to cancel the registration records of disfranchised individuals on an expedited basis.

(b) The department of correction shall provide the NVRA official with a list identifying each person who:

(1) is a resident of Indiana;

(2) has been convicted of a crime; and

(3) has been placed in a department of correction facility during the previous month.

(c) The department of correction shall provide the information required by this section electronically in a format prescribed by the election division.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.50; P.L.128-2015, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 3-11-17-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-11-17-7
Improper acquisition of voting system or electronic poll book; improper alteration or access of voter registration data; anomalies; reports, contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A county election board shall file a report with the secretary of state and the election division not later than forty-eight (48) hours after receiving notice from a federal, state, or local government agency that:

(1) a voting system or electronic poll book has been improperly obtained or altered in a manner that violates Indiana law; or

(2) the data concerning the county maintained in the statewide voter registration system has been accessed or altered by a person in violation of Indiana law.

(b) A vendor of a voting system or electronic poll book shall file a report with the secretary of state and the election division not later than forty-eight (48) hours after discovering that an anomaly or problem has occurred in a voting system or electronic poll book due to technical or human error. However, if the anomaly or problem is discovered less than twenty-eight (28) days before 11:59 p.m. on election day, the vendor must file a report not later than two (2) hours after discovering the anomaly or problem.

(c) The secretary of state and the co-directors of the election division may designate a person to aggregate, analyze, make recommendations, and subsequently report anomalies as requested by the secretary and the co-directors of the election division.

(d) The report described in subsection (b) must state all of the following:

(1) The nature of the anomaly or problem.

(2) The county, precinct, vote center, satellite office, or in-person absentee voting location affected.

(3) The vendor's preliminary plan to resolve the anomaly or problem by preventing any impediment to voters casting ballots, or to the accuracy and integrity of the election process.

(4) The date and time an anomaly was first experienced or discovered.

(5) The name and contact information for the individual discovering or experiencing the anomaly.

(6) The date and time the vendor first became aware of the anomaly.

(7) The name and contact information of the vendor representative submitting the report.

(8) Whether the anomaly involved a voting system, an electronic poll book, or a peripheral component of either a voting system or electronic poll book.

(9) The system type, make, model, hardware, firmware, and software version involved, as applicable.

(10) A detailed description of the anomaly and its effect on election administration.

(11) Any findings related to how and where the current or previously reported anomaly originated.

(12) Details of any responsive actions, such as investigation, analysis, determinations, and corrective action implemented or recommended, taken to address the anomaly and its effects.

(e) After initially reported or otherwise known to a vendor, the vendor shall report the anomaly using the secretary of state anomaly reporting platform in the form and manner directed by the secretary of state and the election division not later than the deadline specified in subsection (b).

(f) An anomaly caused solely by operator error is not required to be reported unless a deficiency in user instructions or training is a contributing factor. The burden of showing an anomaly was the result of operator error and not a deficiency of user instructions or training rests with the system vendor.

(g) A vendor must report, not later than fourteen (14) days after discovery, an anomaly occurring outside Indiana involving the same election system type, make, model, or component certified for use in Indiana.

(h) A voting system vendor shall report an anomaly involving a voting system to the commission and the United States Election Assistance Commission and file a copy with the secretary of state and the election division documenting receipt of the report.

(i) Each voting system and electronic poll book vendor shall:

(1) file with the secretary of state and the election division a statement setting forth the name and contact information for the vendor that will be reporting anomalies; and

(2) amend this filing not later than seven (7) days after the change occurs.

(j) The reporting process shall be completed using the secretary of state anomaly reporting platform as follows:

(1) The secretary of state and the election division will request of each voting system and electronic poll book vendor the name and contact information for the vendor representative who will be reporting anomalies.

(2) The secretary of state anomaly reporting platform will be made available to each vendor in an online format. Separate reporting locations in the secretary of state anomaly reporting platform will be provided to each vendor.

(3) Each vendor will report each anomaly in the online location provided.

(4) The person designated under IC 3-11-16 by the state to administer the program will have complete access to the information submitted through the secretary of state anomaly reporting platform.

(5) The secretary of state and the election division shall send an acknowledgment by electronic mail to the vendor upon receiving the anomaly notification.

(k) A vendor must take reasonable measures to ensure a reported anomaly does not reoccur and retain documentation of any investigation, analysis, determinations, and corrective actions implemented or recommended for at least two (2) years after the anomaly is reported. Not later than noon fourteen (14) days after reporting the anomaly, a vendor shall file a corrective plan with the secretary of state and the election division.

As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.71-2019, SEC.28; P.L.193-2021, SEC.66; P.L.227-2023, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-7
Electronic access to the list
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, each county voter registration office, the election division, and the secretary of state must be able to obtain immediate electronic access to the information contained in the computerized list.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-26 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-26
Loss or destruction of ballots delivered to county election board; report; affidavit of circumstances; resupply
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. If by accident or casualty the ballots delivered to a county election board, circuit court clerk, inspector, or other messenger are lost or destroyed, the person in custody of the ballots shall report the loss at once to the election board from which the ballots were obtained. The person in custody of the ballots shall make an affidavit of the circumstances of the loss, and the election board from which the ballots were obtained immediately shall resupply the person.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-10 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-21.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-21.5
Rejected absentee ballots may not be opened; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 21.5. Rejected absentee ballots may not be opened, except on order of a court or the state recount commission.

As added by P.L.169-2015, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-16
Absentee voter's application as affidavit; challenge procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) If an absentee ballot is challenged under section 15 of this chapter, the absentee voter's application for an absentee ballot shall be considered as the affidavit required to be made by a voter when challenged at the polls while voting in person.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the challenge procedure under this section is the same as though the ballot was cast by the voter in person.

(c) An absentee voter is not required to provide proof of identification.

(d) The absentee ballot cast by the challenged voter shall be counted if the county election board makes the findings required under IC 3-11.7-5.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.109-2005, SEC.10; P.L.164-2006, SEC.120; P.L.271-2013, SEC.30; P.L.76-2014, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-4
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.3-1997, SEC.302; P.L.126-2002, SEC.62; P.L.198-2005, SEC.8; P.L.278-2019, SEC.74. Repealed by P.L.109-2021, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-15
Direction to manually count ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. If for any reason the county election board determines that it is impracticable to count all or some of the absentee ballots under this chapter with an automatic tabulating machine, the board may direct that the ballot cards be counted manually.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-24
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.7-1990, SEC.52. Repealed by P.L.83-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-7-13-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-7-13-10
Times for voter registration; exceptions for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) After a general or municipal election is conducted, the registration period resumes on the following December 1 (or the first Monday in December if December 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday).

(b) Except as provided in IC 3-7-36 for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters, the registration period continues through the twenty-ninth day before the date a primary election is scheduled under this title.

(c) Except as provided in IC 3-7-36 for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters, the registration period resumes fourteen (14) days after primary election day and continues through the twenty-ninth day before the date a general or municipal election is scheduled under this article.

(d) This subsection applies in each precinct in which a special election, municipal primary election, or municipal election is to be conducted. Except as provided in IC 3-7-36 for absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters, the registration period ceases in that precinct on the twenty-ninth day before a special election, municipal primary election, or municipal election is conducted and resumes fourteen (14) days after the special election, municipal primary election, or municipal election occurs.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.7; P.L.74-2017, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 3-10-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-10-8-5
Law governing nomination of candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Special elections are governed by other provisions of this title as far as applicable.

(b) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, IC 3-12-8-17, or IC 3-12-11-18, candidates in special elections shall be nominated in the same manner as candidates are nominated:

(1) to fill vacancies on the ballot under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2; or

(2) under IC 3-8-6, if a candidate does not intend to affiliate with a regular political party or represents a political party not qualified to nominate candidates at a primary election or by convention.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-7-32; 3-1-19-5.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1989, SEC.3; P.L.3-1997, SEC.238.
Ind. Code § 3-5-7-6.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-5-7-6.3
Address listed on notice of withdrawal
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.3. (a) For purposes of this section, "notice of withdrawal" means a document on which an individual:

(1) withdraws as a candidate or nominee;

(2) provides notice that the individual:

(A) will not accept a nomination;

(B) is no longer a candidate; or

(C) does not wish the individual's name to appear on the ballot as a candidate;

(3) provides a written statement under IC 3-8-7-20 requesting that the individual's name be printed as nominated by petition, convention, subsequent petition, or subsequent convention; or

(4) provides a written election under IC 3-8-7-21 of which nomination the individual will accept.

(b) Whenever an individual files a notice of withdrawal on which the individual lists an address that is different from the address set forth on the individual's voter registration record, the individual's signature on the notice of withdrawal constitutes a request to the county voter registration office that the address on the individual's voter registration record be the same as the address the individual uses on the notice of withdrawal.

As added by P.L.12-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-8
Voter name not on registration record, certified copy of registration record, or electronic poll list; certificate of error; casting provisional ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person who will be a voter at the general election for which the primary is being held and whose name does not appear on the registration record of the precinct, the certified copy of the registration record prepared under IC 3-7-29, or the electronic poll list may:

(1) vote if the county voter registration office provides a signed certificate of error; or

(2) cast a provisional ballot under IC 3-11.7, as provided by 52 U.S.C. 21082.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.36; P.L.7-1990, SEC.34; P.L.12-1995, SEC.61; P.L.3-1995, SEC.82; P.L.209-2003, SEC.96; P.L.164-2006, SEC.68; P.L.271-2013, SEC.11; P.L.128-2015, SEC.149.
Ind. Code § 3-9-5-8.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-8.2
Candidates nominated by petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.2. (a) This section applies to a candidate who is nominated by petition under IC 3-8-6.

(b) A candidate is not required to prepare or file a report before the nomination date.

(c) The period for the first report required for a candidate begins on the date that the individual became a candidate and ends fourteen (14) days after the nomination date.

As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-39 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-39
"Electronic poll book"
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. "Electronic poll book" means the combination of mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic equipment (including the software, firmware, documentation, and backend infrastructure and services, including cloud platform services, required to program, control, and support the equipment) that is used to access and maintain the electronic poll list.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-4
Notice of caucus
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The notice for a caucus under section 3 of this chapter must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) state the name of the chairman of the caucus;

(3) state the purpose of the caucus;

(4) state the date, time, and place of the caucus; and

(5) be sent by first class mail to each member of the caucus at least ten (10) days before the caucus.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-5(b).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.457.
Ind. Code § 3-10-4-2.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-10-4-2.2
Electronic voting system; listing of nominees for President and Vice President of the United States
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.2. (a) This section applies when an electronic voting system is used.

(b) The names of the nominees for President and Vice President of the United States for each political party or group of petitioners grouped as described in section 1(b)(3) of this chapter must be:

(1) listed together so that a voter is aware that the voter votes for both offices with a single vote; and

(2) behind or beside a single touch sensitive point or button place.

(c) The nominees for President and Vice President of the United States must be grouped under the names of the offices in the order established by IC 3-11-14-3.5.

As added by P.L.58-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-21.9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-21.9
Recount; date of completion; extension of deadline
Status: in_force

Sec. 21.9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a recount for nomination to an office conducted under this chapter shall be completed not later than the final Friday in June following the primary.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a recount for election to an office conducted under this chapter shall be completed not later than December 20 following the election.

(c) The court that appointed the commission may issue an order to extend the deadline under this section to a specific date if the court finds that there is good cause to do so.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.361. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.98; P.L.103-2005, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-5
Submission of names to change of address service
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. To assist in performing voter list maintenance under this chapter, the NVRA official shall submit the names of all registered voters in Indiana to the United States Postal Service National Change of Address Service. The submission under this chapter shall be compiled from the county voter registration information submitted to the election division under IC 3-7-26.3.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.104. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.66; P.L.164-2006, SEC.36; P.L.258-2013, SEC.60; P.L.2-2014, SEC.1; P.L.169-2015, SEC.41; P.L.74-2017, SEC.15; P.L.116-2018, SEC.3; P.L.141-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11-6-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-4.5
Election of precinct committeemen; service of precinct committeemen after precinct boundary change
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) Except as provided in section 4.6 of this chapter, precinct committeemen shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May 2026, 2030, 2034, 2038, 2042, and every four (4) years thereafter.

(b) The rules of a political party may specify whether a precinct committeeman elected under subsection (a) continues to serve as a precinct committeeman after the boundaries of the precinct are changed by a precinct establishment order issued under IC 3-11-1.5.

As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.34 and P.L.9-1989, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.36; P.L.122-2000, SEC.6; P.L.230-2005, SEC.33; P.L.164-2006, SEC.64; P.L.216-2015, SEC.9; P.L.278-2019, SEC.35; P.L.141-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-37 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-37
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.310; P.L.14-2004, SEC.128; P.L.216-2015, SEC.22. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11-7-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.244; P.L.3-1993, SEC.136. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-50 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-50
"Former candidate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 50. "Former candidate" refers to an individual who was a candidate for an election and satisfies any of the following:

(1) The individual has died before the election, including a candidate certified as deceased under IC 3-8-7-1.

(2) The individual has withdrawn as a candidate before the election.

(3) The individual has been disqualified as a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5.

(4) The individual has been disqualified as a candidate under a court order issued under IC 3-8-7-29(d).

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-26 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-26
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.7-1986, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-24
Voter information verification; change of address within precinct; transfer of registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) A voter who desires to vote must give the voter's name and political party to the poll clerks of the precinct on primary election day. In a vote center county using an electronic poll book, two (2) election officers who are not members of the same political party must be present when a voter signs in on the electronic poll book. The poll clerks shall require the voter to write the following on the poll list or to provide the following information for entry into the electronic poll book:

(1) The voter's name.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (d), the voter's current residence address.

(3) The name of the voter's party. A voter shall mark the voter's political party ballot selection on the electronic poll book instead of communicating the selection to the poll clerks. After:

(A) the voter writes the voter's party on the poll list; or

(B) the voter's party is entered into the electronic poll book;

the voter may not change the choice of the voter's party.

(b) The poll clerks shall:

(1) ask the voter to provide or update the voter's voter identification number;

(2) tell the voter the number the voter may use as a voter identification number; and

(3) explain to the voter that the voter is not required to provide a voter identification number at the polls.

(c) If the voter is unable to sign the voter's name, the voter must sign the poll list by mark, which must be witnessed by one (1) of the poll clerks or assistant poll clerks acting under IC 3-6-6, who shall place the poll clerk's or assistant poll clerk's initials after or under the mark.

(d) The poll list (or each line on a poll list sheet provided to take a voter's current residence address) must include a box under the heading "Address Unchanged" so that the voter may check the box instead of writing the voter's current address on the poll list, or if an electronic poll book is used, the poll clerk may check the box after stating to the voter the address shown on the electronic poll book and receiving an oral affirmation from the voter that the voter's residence address shown on the poll list is the voter's current residence address instead of writing the voter's current residence address on the poll list or reentering the address in the electronic poll book.

(e) If the voter makes:

(1) a written affirmation on the poll list (or if an electronic poll book is used, a written affirmation in the manner described in IC 3-7-39-7) that the voter resides at an address within the precinct but not at the address shown on the poll list for the precinct; or

(2) an oral affirmation of a change of address under IC 3-7-39-7;

the county election board shall direct the county voter registration office to transfer the individual's voter registration record to the address within the precinct indicated by the voter.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.158; P.L.5-1989, SEC.37; P.L.199-2001, SEC.18; P.L.209-2003, SEC.98; P.L.2-2004, SEC.1; P.L.164-2006, SEC.72; P.L.271-2013, SEC.12; P.L.55-2014, SEC.1; P.L.76-2014, SEC.29; P.L.278-2019, SEC.37; P.L.65-2024, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-10-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-10-2-4
United States Senators; time for electing
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. United States Senators shall be elected at a general election held in accordance with 2 U.S.C. 1 and as follows:

(1) One (1) in 2028, 2034, 2040, 2046, 2052, and every six (6) years thereafter.

(2) One (1) in 2024, 2030, 2036, 2042, 2048, 2054, and every six (6) years thereafter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-13-1.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.40; P.L.122-2000, SEC.7; P.L.230-2005, SEC.37; P.L.216-2015, SEC.13; P.L.74-2017, SEC.36; P.L.278-2019, SEC.38; P.L.141-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11-4-4
Manner of making application; furnished forms; fax and electronic mail applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Applications may be made on application forms approved by the election division by any of the following means:

(1) In person.

(2) By fax transmission.

(3) By mail (including United States mail or bonded courier).

(4) By electronic mail with a digital image of the application and signature of the applicant.

(b) Application forms shall:

(1) be furnished to a central committee of the county at the request of the central committee;

(2) be:

(A) mailed;

(B) transmitted by fax; or

(C) transmitted by electronic mail with a digital image of the application;

upon request, to a voter; and

(3) be delivered to a voter in person who applies at the circuit court clerk's office.

(c) A county election board shall accept an application for an absentee ballot transmitted by fax even though the application is delivered to the county election board by a person other than the person submitting the application.

(d) When an application is received under subsection (a)(4), the circuit court clerk's office (or, in a county for which a board of elections and registration is established, the office of the board of elections and registration) shall send an electronic mail receipt acknowledging receipt of the voter's application.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.225; P.L.5-1989, SEC.51; P.L.10-1989, SEC.6; P.L.8-1992, SEC.18; P.L.3-1993, SEC.125; P.L.2-1996, SEC.141; P.L.126-2002, SEC.50; P.L.120-2009, SEC.6; P.L.66-2010, SEC.11; P.L.219-2013, SEC.34; P.L.216-2015, SEC.20; P.L.169-2015, SEC.98; P.L.170-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-6
Certified statement of number of votes for each candidate
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Not later than noon on the second Monday following an election, each circuit court clerk shall prepare a certified statement under the clerk's seal of the number of votes received by each candidate for:

(1) federal office;

(2) state office;

(3) legislative office; and

(4) a local office for which a declaration of candidacy must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-2.

(b) The clerk shall transmit the statements to the election division in accordance with section 1.5 of this chapter.

(c) The election division shall provide a copy of each statement to the office.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-6.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.369; P.L.3-1993, SEC.210; P.L.3-1997, SEC.347; P.L.212-2001, SEC.24; P.L.221-2005, SEC.112; P.L.278-2019, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.1-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 3-6-4.1-24
Campaign finance enforcement account
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The campaign finance enforcement account is established within the state general fund to provide money for the following purposes:

(1) Administering and enforcing IC 3-9.

(2) Creating and operating a campaign finance computer system as authorized under IC 3-9-4-4, including investing in technology to expand the capabilities of the computer system.

(b) The account shall be administered by the election division. Funds in the account are available, with the approval of the budget agency, to augment and supplement the funds appropriated to the election commission for the purposes described in subsection (a).

(c) Expenses of administering the account shall be paid from money in the account. The account consists of all civil penalties collected by the commission under IC 3-9-4.

(d) Money in the account at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to any other account within the state general fund.

As added by P.L.4-1996, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-8-5-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-8-5-10.5
Declaration of candidacy
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) A person who desires to be nominated for a town office by a major political party must file a declaration of candidacy with the circuit court clerk of the county containing the greatest percentage of population of the town.

(b) A declaration of candidacy must be filed:

(1) not earlier than the first date that a declaration of candidacy for a primary election may be filed under IC 3-8-2-4; and

(2) not later than:

(A) noon August 1 before a municipal election if the town nominates its candidates by convention; and

(B) the date that a declaration of candidacy must be filed under IC 3-8-2-4 if the town nominates its candidates by a primary election.

(c) The declaration must be subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths.

(d) The declaration of each candidate required by this section must certify the following information:

(1) The candidate's name, printed or typewritten as:

(A) the candidate wants the candidate's name to appear on the ballot; and

(B) the candidate's name is permitted to appear on the ballot under IC 3-5-7.

A candidate must specify, by a designation described in IC 3-5-7-5, each designation that the candidate wants to use that is permitted by IC 3-5-7.

(2) That the candidate is a registered voter and the location of the candidate's precinct and township (or the ward, if applicable, and town), county, and state.

(3) The candidate's complete residence address and the candidate's mailing address if the mailing address is different from the residence address.

(4) The majority party candidate's party affiliation and the office to which the candidate seeks nomination, including the district designation if the candidate is seeking a town legislative body seat. For purposes of this subdivision, a candidate is considered to be affiliated with a political party only if one (1) of the following applies:

(A) The two (2) most recent primary elections in Indiana in which the candidate voted were both primary elections held by the party with which the candidate claims affiliation. If the candidate cast a nonpartisan ballot at an election held at either of the two (2) most recent primary elections in which the candidate voted, a certification by the county chairman under clause (B) is required.

(B) The county chairman of:

(i) the political party with which the candidate claims affiliation; and

(ii) the county in which the candidate resides;

certifies in writing that the candidate is a member of the political party.

The declaration of candidacy must inform a candidate how party affiliation is determined under this subdivision and permit the candidate to indicate on the declaration of candidacy whether clause (A) or (B) applies to the candidate. If a candidate claims party affiliation under clause (B), the candidate must attach to the candidate's declaration of candidacy the written certification of the county chairman required by clause (B).

(5) That the candidate complies with all requirements under the laws of Indiana to be a candidate for the above named office, including any applicable residency requirements, and is not ineligible to be a candidate due to a criminal conviction that would prohibit the candidate from serving in the office.

(6) That the candidate has attached either of the following to the declaration:

(A) A copy of a statement of economic interests, file stamped by the office required to receive the statement of economic interests.

(B) A receipt or photocopy of a receipt showing that a statement of economic interests has been filed.

(7) That the candidate understands that if the candidate is elected to the office, the candidate may be required to obtain and file an individual surety bond before serving in the office.

(8) That the candidate understands that if the candidate is elected to the office, the candidate may be required to successfully complete training or have attained certification related to service in an elected office.

(9) That the candidate:

(A) is aware of the provisions of IC 3-9 regarding campaign finance and the reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures; and

(B) agrees to comply with the provisions of IC 3-9.

(10) A statement indicating whether or not the candidate:

(A) has been a candidate for state, legislative, local, or school board office in a previous primary, municipal, special, or general election; and

(B) has filed all reports required by IC 3-9-5-10 for all previous candidacies.

(11) The candidate's signature.

(e) This subsection does not apply to a town whose municipal election is to be conducted by a county. Immediately after the deadline for filing, the circuit court clerk shall do all of the following:

(1) Certify to the town clerk-treasurer and release to the public a list of the candidates of each political party for each office. The list shall indicate any candidates of a political party nominated for an office under this chapter because of the failure of any other candidates of that political party to file a declaration of candidacy for that office.

(2) Post a copy of the list in a prominent place in the circuit court clerk's office.

(3) File a copy of each declaration of candidacy with the town clerk-treasurer.

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

(g) A person who files a declaration of candidacy for an elected office may not file a declaration of candidacy for that office in the same year as a member of a different political party until the original declaration is withdrawn.

(h) A person who files a declaration of candidacy under this section may file a written notice withdrawing the person's declaration of candidacy in the same manner as the original declaration was filed, if the notice of withdrawal is filed not later than:

(1) noon August 1 before the municipal election if the town nominates its candidates by convention; and

(2) the date that a declaration of candidacy may be withdrawn under IC 3-8-2-20 if the town nominates its candidates in a primary election.

(i) A declaration of candidacy must include a statement that the candidate requests the name on the candidate's voter registration record be the same as the name the candidate uses on the declaration of candidacy. If there is a difference between the name on the candidate's declaration of candidacy and the name on the candidate's voter registration record, the officer with whom the declaration of candidacy is filed shall forward the information to the voter registration officer of the appropriate county as required by IC 3-5-7-6(d). The voter registration officer of the appropriate county shall change the name on the candidate's voter registration record to be the same as the name on the candidate's declaration of candidacy.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.115. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.41; P.L.4-1991, SEC.39; P.L.3-1993, SEC.65; P.L.3-1995, SEC.56; P.L.4-1996, SEC.28; P.L.144-1999, SEC.2; P.L.202-1999, SEC.4; P.L.167-2001, SEC.4; P.L.14-2004, SEC.58; P.L.225-2011, SEC.33; P.L.76-2014, SEC.19; P.L.169-2015, SEC.59; P.L.74-2017, SEC.26; P.L.278-2019, SEC.25; P.L.109-2021, SEC.10; P.L.227-2023, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 3-7-18-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-7-18-16
Updating voter registration record
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A signed application under this chapter authorizes a circuit court clerk or board of registration to update the voter registration record of the applicant.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-29 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-29
Candidates moving out of district or disqualified without withdrawal of candidacy; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) This section applies:

(1) if a person:

(A) has been certified as a candidate in a certificate of nomination filed under this chapter;

(B) moves from the election district that the person sought to represent following the filing of the certificate of nomination;

(C) does not file a notice of withdrawal of candidacy under section 28 of this chapter; and

(D) is no longer an active candidate; or

(2) if a person is disqualified from being a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5.

(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; and

(2) name the person described in subsection (a) and the public official responsible for placing that person's name on the ballot as defendants.

(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 or IC 3-13-2.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.138. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.43; P.L.84-2016, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-8-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-8-5-2
Nomination of candidates in odd-numbered years
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies only to a town described in section 1 of this chapter that conducts an election for a town office during an odd-numbered year.

(b) A candidate for a town office may be nominated by a major political party using any of the following methods:

(1) By convention conducted under this chapter.

(2) By a primary election, if the town legislative body adopts an ordinance under subsection (e).

(3) If a town convention or a primary election is not required under section 10 of this chapter for the political party of which the candidate is a member to select the party's nominees, by the candidate's declaration of candidacy.

(c) Unless a town legislative body adopts an ordinance under subsection (e), a town shall use the convention method described in this chapter to nominate major political party candidates for town offices.

(d) A candidate may also be nominated for a town office by:

(1) a declaration of write-in candidacy under IC 3-8-2-4;

(2) a town convention of a political party described in section 17 of this chapter; or

(3) a petition under IC 3-8-6.

(e) The town legislative body may adopt an ordinance not later than January 1 of the year in which a municipal election is held to establish a primary election for the nomination of major political party candidates. The town clerk-treasurer shall file a copy of the ordinance with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest percentage of the town's population not later than noon on the day before the first date that a candidate may file a declaration of candidacy for the primary under IC 3-8-2-4.

(f) If a town described by section 1 of this chapter adopts an ordinance under subsection (e) to nominate major political party candidates by a primary election, the following apply:

(1) The county election board of the county that contains the greatest percentage of the town's population shall conduct the primary election for the town.

(2) All statutes governing primary elections for towns apply.

(3) The town may not change the method of nominating candidates for town offices more than one (1) time in any twelve (12) year period.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.5-2 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.63; P.L.167-2001, SEC.2; P.L.14-2004, SEC.57; P.L.74-2017, SEC.25; P.L.278-2019, SEC.24; P.L.74-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-7-36-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 3-7-36-6
Procedures upon receipt of application for absentee ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to a voter who files a combined absentee registration form and absentee ballot request.

(b) When a board of registration receives an application for registration under section 5 of this chapter and a request for an absentee ballot application, the board shall promptly deliver the applicant's request to the circuit court clerk for the mailing of an application for an absentee ballot.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.66-2010, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-10-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-10-5-15
Objections
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. If an objection to a decision of the circuit court clerk is made, the clerk shall immediately certify the objection and the petition to the election division. The commission shall consider the objection, and the decision of the commission is final.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.179; P.L.3-1997, SEC.226.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-14
Filling of vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A vacancy on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment was made.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-21
Voter who has cast rejected absentee ballot appearing in person
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. If an envelope containing a voter's absentee ballot has been marked "Rejected", and the voter appears in person at the precinct before the polls close, the voter may vote as any other voter voting in person if the voter presents the precinct election board with the certificate issued under section 13(f) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.4; P.L.157-2019, SEC.33; P.L.227-2023, SEC.117.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11.7-2-4
Handling provisional ballots at close of polls
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21082, at the close of the polls, the precinct election board shall do the following:

(1) Seal:

(A) all the provisional ballots; and

(B) any spoiled provisional ballots;

of provisional voters other than provisional voters described in section 1(a)(3) of this chapter in the container described in section 3(b) of this chapter and mark on the container the number of provisional ballots contained.

(2) Seal:

(A) all the provisional ballots; and

(B) any spoiled provisional ballots;

of provisional voters described in section 1(a)(3) of this chapter in the container described in section 1(a)(3) of this chapter and mark on the container the number of provisional ballots contained.

The inspector shall return the container with all the provisional ballots to the circuit court clerk after the close of the polls.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.174; P.L.128-2015, SEC.204.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-29 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-29
Tabulation of vote in accordance with certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. Upon receipt of a circuit court clerk's certificate under section 28 of this chapter, the election division shall tabulate the vote from the county for the office in accordance with the certificate. If the election division previously included in a tabulation the votes cast for the office as returned by the county election board, the election division shall correct the tabulation in accordance with the certificate.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-15 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.216; P.L.3-1997, SEC.363.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-5
Compensation of clerical assistants
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A county election board shall pay an assistant hired under section 4 of this chapter a reasonable rate of compensation for the assistant's services.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-10 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.357; P.L.3-1993, SEC.190.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-19
Impoundment of election materials by court; recount commission orders; copying election materials
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A court ordering a recount under this chapter shall by order impound and provide for the protection of the following:

(1) All ballots and electronic voting systems used at the election for casting votes in the precincts.

(2) All tally sheets relating to the votes cast for nomination or election to the office.

(3) All poll lists of persons registered by the poll clerks as having voted for nomination or election to the office.

(b) An order issued by the state recount commission under IC 3-12-10 supersedes an order issued by a court under this section to the extent that the orders conflict. The state recount commission shall assist a court acting under this section to the extent that the ability of the state recount commission to preserve the integrity of election records or equipment is not hindered.

(c) An impoundment order issued under subsection (a) may not prevent a circuit court clerk or board of registration from copying election material other than ballots if the clerk or board copies the material under the supervision of a person designated by the court.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-13 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.377; P.L.10-1988, SEC.141; P.L.221-2005, SEC.116.
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-12-1-9
Counting voting marks; voting marks not counted; certification of voting systems that can detect voting marks
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A voting mark that touches a circle, an oval, or a square shall be counted as if it were on or in the circle, oval, or square. A voting mark that partially connects a connectable arrow shall be counted as if the voting mark completed the connection of the arrow.

(b) A voting mark that:

(1) does not touch a circle, oval, or square; and

(2) is not on or in the circle, oval, or square;

may not be counted.

(c) For purposes of the certification of voting systems under IC 3-11, a ballot card voting system complies with this section if the system can detect a voting mark within the circle, oval, or square, even if manual inspection of the ballot is required to detect a voting mark that touches only the outside edge of the circle, oval, or square.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-18(f).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.39; P.L.3-1987, SEC.334; P.L.219-2013, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 3-11-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-11-9-3
Voter does not designate individual to assist voter; who must assist
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The following individuals shall assist a voter described by section 2 of this chapter who requests assistance in voting before entering the voting booth but does not wish to designate a person under that section.

(1) The two (2) judges if the voter is voting at a precinct.

(2) Two (2) members of the absentee voter board if the voter is voting absentee.

(b) The individuals described in subsection (a) shall execute a sworn affidavit on a form provided by the precinct election board stating that, to the best of the individuals' knowledge, the voter:

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

(2) has requested assistance in voting; and

(3) does not wish to designate a person to assist the voter in voting under section 2 of this chapter.

(c) The two (2) individuals described in subsection (a) shall then accompany the voter into the voting booth to 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.259; P.L.10-1988, SEC.113; P.L.4-1991, SEC.94; P.L.8-1992, SEC.26; P.L.3-1993, SEC.150; P.L.221-2005, SEC.68; P.L.157-2019, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-3(b) part, (c).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.185; P.L.10-1988, SEC.89. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 3-13-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-13-2-7
Candidate written consent; required statements; time for filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The selection of a person as a candidate under this chapter is not effective unless:

(1) the person's written consent is obtained and filed:

(A) in the office in which certificates and petitions of nomination must be filed; and

(B) when the certificate is filed; and

(2) the candidate has complied with any requirement under IC 3-8-1-33 to file a statement of economic interests.

(b) A candidate's consent must include a statement that the candidate requests the name on the candidate's voter registration record be the same as the name the candidate uses on the consent. If there is a difference between the name on the candidate's consent and the name on the candidate's voter registration record, the officer with whom the consent is filed shall forward the information to the voter registration officer of the appropriate county as required by IC 3-5-7-6(d). The voter registration officer of the appropriate county shall change the name on the candidate's voter registration record to be the same as the name on the candidate's consent.

(c) A candidate's consent must contain the following statements:

(1) A statement that the candidate has attached either of the following to the consent:

(A) A copy of a statement of economic interests, file stamped by the office required to receive the statement of economic interests.

(B) A receipt or photocopy of a receipt showing that a statement of economic interests has been filed.

This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office.

(2) A statement that the candidate understands that if the candidate is elected to the office, the candidate may be required to obtain and file an individual surety bond before serving in the office. This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office or legislative office.

(3) A statement that the candidate understands that if the candidate is elected to the office, the candidate may be required to successfully complete training or have attained certification related to service in an elected office. This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office, state office, or legislative office.

(4) A statement that the candidate:

(A) is aware of the provisions of IC 3-9 regarding campaign finance and the reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures; and

(B) agrees to comply with the provisions of IC 3-9.

This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office.

The candidate must separately initial each of the statements required by this subsection.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.424; P.L.202-1999, SEC.23; P.L.76-2014, SEC.63; P.L.227-2023, SEC.127.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-4
Distinctive party ballot labels
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Political parties may be distinguished in a primary election by the use of different color ballot labels. The party device for a political party that has been adopted in accordance with IC 3-8 and the party name or other designation shall be prefixed to the list of candidates of the party.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-13 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.122; P.L.64-2014, SEC.52. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-28 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-28
List requirement; street file management features
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. The computerized list must include street file management features that do the following:

(1) Include an integral street file with automatic assignment to election districts and jurisdictions based on residence address location.

(2) Permit changing street names throughout a county or for specific areas within a county.

(3) Permit interfacing with geographic information systems.

(4) Permit comprehensive changes to reflect changes in legislative district or precinct boundary lines.

(5) Permit the accommodation of multiple place names within a single ZIP code area.

(6) Permit the tracking and management of data concerning polling place locations.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 3-13-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-13-10-8
Term of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person selected to fill a vacant office under this chapter holds the office for the remainder of the term.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-9.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.7-3-6
Absentee ballot counters may serve as provisional ballot counters
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An individual serving as an absentee ballot counter under IC 3-11.5-4-22 may also serve as a provisional ballot counter under this chapter.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.130.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-22
List requirement; voter information
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The computerized list must contain at least the following information for each voter:

(1) The voter's voting history for at least the previous ten (10) years, if available, including the political party ballot requested by the voter at any primary election during the period.

(2) The source of the voter's registration application.

(3) A listing of all previous addresses at which the voter was registered to vote during at least the previous ten (10) years, if available.

(4) Information concerning the documentation submitted by the voter to comply with the requirements of HAVA.

(5) Documentation of all changes to the registration made by the voter.

(6) Documentation concerning all notices sent to the voter by the county voter registration office.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 3-10-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-10-2-1
Date of general election; offices to be filled
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A general election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year. All offices whose terms will expire before the next general election shall be filled at the election, unless otherwise provided by law.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-33 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-33
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-18 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.111. Repealed by P.L.225-2011, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 3-7-42-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 42 / Section 3-7-42-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies whenever a county executive establishes new precincts under IC 3-11-1.5.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 3-7-11-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-7-11-13
Attorney general may file for declaratory or injunctive relief for certain violations; notice filed by person aggrieved; stay of proceedings of NVRA official
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) This section applies to an election for an elected office or on a public question that is not an election (as defined in 52 U.S.C. 30101(1) and referenced in 52 U.S.C. 20502(1)).

(b) The attorney general may file a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief necessary to carry out this article for the election.

(c) A person aggrieved by a violation of this article concerning the election may provide written notice of the violation to the NVRA official.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (c), a person aggrieved by a violation of NVRA or this article may file a written notice of violation with the circuit court clerk of the county where the violation allegedly occurred. If a person files a written notice with the circuit court clerk, the NVRA official shall not begin enforcement procedures under this chapter regarding the complaint unless the person files a complaint with the NVRA official under this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.30; P.L.128-2015, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-41 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-41-b
Notice of audit
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 41. Public notice of the time and place of an audit under section 37 of this chapter shall be given at least forty-eight (48) hours before the audit. The notice shall be published once in accordance with IC 5-3-1-1.5. However, if publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1-1.5 will not allow the county election board to certify the results of the audit within ten (10) days after the election, notice shall be given by posting it:

(1) at or near the county courthouse; and

(2) at the post office serving the county courthouse.

As added by P.L.6-1986, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.157-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-9-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-9-2-4
Corporations or labor organizations; limitation on contributions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. During a year a corporation or labor organization may not make total contributions in excess of:

(1) an aggregate of five thousand dollars ($5,000) apportioned in any manner among all candidates for state offices (including a judge of the court of appeals whose retention in office is voted on by a district that does not include all of Indiana);

(2) an aggregate of five thousand dollars ($5,000) apportioned in any manner among all state committees of political parties;

(3) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among all candidates for the senate of the general assembly;

(4) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among all candidates for the house of representatives of the general assembly;

(5) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among regular party committees organized by a legislative caucus of the senate of the general assembly;

(6) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among regular party committees organized by a legislative caucus of the house of representatives of the general assembly;

(7) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among all candidates for school board offices and local offices; and

(8) an aggregate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) apportioned in any manner among all central committees other than state committees.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.144; P.L.10-1988, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-25
List requirement; election and poll worker management features
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The computerized list must include election and poll worker management features such as whether poll workers served only part of an election day.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-4
Orders establishing or rescinding board of registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a county in which a board of elections and registration is established; or

(2) a county containing a consolidated city.

(b) After June 30, 2011, the county executive may adopt an order by the unanimous vote of the entire membership of the county executive to:

(1) establish a board of registration; or

(2) rescind a previously adopted order establishing a board of registration.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.225-2011, SEC.10; P.L.170-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-5-7-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-5-7-6.5
Candidacy document design; separate fields for each separate candidate name designation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) As used in this section, "candidate" includes a nominee.

(b) The election division shall design all candidacy documents so that the form of the document enables the candidate to insert in a separate field of the document each of the separate designations that a candidate is permitted to use under this chapter.

As added by P.L.227-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-4.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-4.3
Location of polls in adjoining precinct
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.3. (a) If the county election board adopts an order by the unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board, the county election board may locate the polls for the precinct at the polls for an adjoining precinct, using the precinct election board of the adjoining precinct.

(b) An order adopted under this section expires December 31 after the date the order was adopted.

(c) If a precinct election board administers more than one (1) precinct under this section, 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.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.53; P.L.12-1995, SEC.82; P.L.14-2004, SEC.115; P.L.230-2005, SEC.53; P.L.278-2019, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-8
Instructions; form, location, and contents; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), all written or printed instructions must be at the top of the ballot immediately below the statement required by section 7 of this chapter. No other instructions or writing may appear at any other place on the ballot, including the ballot for federal and state offices, except as specified by this title.

(b) At the discretion of the county election board, general instructions to the voters required by this title to be placed at the front of the ballot may be posted in writing in each voting booth instead of printing the instructions on the ballot.

(c) The instructions must be in English and any other language that the board considers necessary, clear, concise, and written so that a voter will not be confused about the effect of the voter's voting mark and vote.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-23-1(a) part, (c).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.16; P.L.3-1987, SEC.203; P.L.221-2005, SEC.41; P.L.21-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.9-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.9 / Section 3-6-4.9-9
Agreement to waive hearing and pay penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If a person is notified by the agency that the enforcement authority may assess a proposed civil penalty under this chapter against the person, the person may enter into an agreement with the agency to pay the proposed penalty and waive a hearing before the enforcement authority.

(b) An agreement entered into under this section must:

(1) provide for the payment of the entire proposed civil penalty not later than the date of the execution of the agreement; and

(2) be presented to the enforcement authority by the agency for ratification at the enforcement authority's next regularly scheduled meeting.

As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-8.5
Scanning absentee ballot application before attachment to ballot envelope; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. (a) This section does not apply to an application for an absentee ballot from a voter:

(1) participating in the address confidentiality program under IC 5-26.5-2; or

(2) requesting to cast an absentee ballot in the office of the circuit court clerk, the office of the board of elections and registration, or a satellite office.

(b) Before a voter's application for an absentee ballot is attached to the ballot envelope, the application must be scanned or otherwise copied for public inspection.

As added by P.L.169-2015, SEC.118. Amended by P.L.109-2021, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 3-6-4.1-8
Designation of proxy
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A member of the commission may designate another individual to serve as a proxy of record in the member's place as a member of the commission by filing a written instrument designating the proxy of record with the election division. The proxy of record has the same authority to act and vote on all matters as does the member. The member may revoke the authority of the proxy of record at any time. The authority of the proxy of record may be either limited or general with regard to duration or subject matter as set forth by the member in the written instrument designating the proxy.

(b) If both the member and the member's proxy of record are unavailable, the member may designate another individual in writing to serve as an alternate proxy in the member's place as a member of the commission. This designation must be filed with the election division before taking effect. The alternate proxy has the same authority to act and vote on all matters as does the member. The member may revoke the authority of the alternate proxy at any time. The authority of the alternate proxy may be either limited or general with regard to duration or subject matter as set forth by the member in the written instrument designating the proxy.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 3-13-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-13-10-3
Office of township assessor
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in the office of township assessor not covered by section 1 of this chapter.

(b) A vacancy shall be filled by the county assessor, subject to the approval of the department of local government finance. Except as provided in subsection (c), the county assessor shall make the appointment not later than thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs. If the vacancy occurred because the elected township assessor failed to qualify or was removed, the person who is appointed must be of the same political party as the elected township assessor.

(c) If a vacancy exists because of the death of the township assessor, the county assessor shall make the appointment required by subsection (b) not later than thirty (30) days after the county assessor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county assessor may not fill the vacancy as required by subsection (b) until the county assessor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.453; P.L.90-2002, SEC.1; P.L.119-2005, SEC.20.