Ind. Code § 3-11-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-6
Name and device; order; political party; write-in voting
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The device named and list of nominees shall be placed on the ballots as follows:

(1) The major political party whose candidate received the highest number of votes in the county for secretary of state at the last election in the first column or row on the left side of all ballots.

(2) The major political party whose candidate received the second highest number of votes in the county for secretary of state at the last election in the second column or row.

(3) Any other political party in the same order.

(b) If a political party did not have a candidate for secretary of state in the last election or a nominee is an independent candidate (or an independent ticket for President and Vice President of the United States or for governor and lieutenant governor), the party or independent candidate or ticket shall be placed on the ballot after the parties described in subsection (a). If more than one (1) political party or independent candidate or ticket that has qualified to be on the ballot did not have a candidate for secretary of state in the last election, those parties, candidates, or tickets shall be listed on the ballot in the order in which the party filed its petition of nomination under IC 3-8-6-12.

(c) Subject to subsection (e), a column or row for write-in voting shall be placed to the right of all party and independent columns on the ballot.

(d) This subsection applies to a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000). If there is insufficient room on a row to list each candidate of a political party, a second or subsequent row may be utilized. However, a second or subsequent row may not be utilized unless the first row, and all preceding rows, have been filled.

(e) A column or row for write-in voting for an office is not required if there are no declared write-in candidates for that office. However, procedures must be implemented to permit write-in voting for candidates for federal offices.

(f) This subsection applies to candidates who appear on the ballot for a school board office. The names of the candidates for each office must be grouped together in the following order:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.201; P.L.7-1991, SEC.4; P.L.4-1991, SEC.60; P.L.12-1992, SEC.7; P.L.3-1993, SEC.115; P.L.14-2004, SEC.95; P.L.11-2023, SEC.8; P.L.7-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-14
Selection of person as candidate; written consent and statement of economic interest as prerequisite
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. 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) not later than when the certificate is filed; and

(2) the candidate has complied with any requirement under IC 3-8-1-33 or IC 3-8-9-5 to file a statement of economic interests.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-11-10(j); 3-1-9-9(c) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.418; P.L.14-2004, SEC.168; P.L.169-2015, SEC.154.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2.5-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 3-8-2.5-2.5
Petition of nomination; contents; affiliation with major political party
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) A petition of nomination for a school board office must state all of the following:

(1) The name of each candidate as:

(A) the candidate wants the candidate's name to appear on the ballot; and

(B) the candidate's name is permitted to appear on the ballot under IC 3-5-7.

The petition must specify, by a designation described in IC 3-5-7-5, each designation that the candidate wants to use that is permitted by IC 3-5-7.

(2) The address of each candidate, including the mailing address, if different from the residence address of the candidate.

(3) The school board office that each candidate seeks.

(4) That each petitioner is a qualified registered voter and desires to be able to vote for the candidates listed on the petition.

(5) One (1) of the following:

(A) The candidate's political party affiliation.

(B) That the candidate is an independent candidate.

(C) That the candidate elects not to disclose any affiliation with a political party or that the candidate:

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

(ii) does not identify as an independent candidate.

Unless a candidate who states a political party affiliation under clause (A) is challenged under section 7 of this chapter, the candidate's statement under this subdivision must be indicated on the ballot in the manner determined by the county election board.

(b) The petition of nomination must be accompanied by the following:

(1) The candidate's written consent to become a candidate.

(2) 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 referred to in clause (A).

(3) A statement by the candidate that the candidate is aware of the requirement to file a campaign finance statement of organization under IC 3-9 after the first of either of the following occurs:

(A) The candidate receives more than five hundred dollars ($500) in contributions.

(B) The candidate makes more than five hundred dollars ($500) in expenditures.

(4) A statement indicating whether or not each 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.

(5) A statement that each candidate is legally qualified to hold the office that the candidate seeks, including any applicable residency requirements and restrictions on service due to a criminal conviction.

(6) Any statement of economic interests required under IC 3-8-9.

(7) The certification of the county chairman, if required under subsection (c).

(c) If a candidate claims affiliation with a major political party under subsection (a)(5)(A), the candidate must have voted in the two (2) most recent primary elections in Indiana held by the party with which the candidate claims affiliation. The petition must provide a place for the candidate to affirm the candidate's primary election participation, if the candidate chooses affiliation with a major political party. If the candidate did not vote in the two (2) most recent primary elections in Indiana held by the party with which the candidate claims affiliation, the county chairman of:

(1) the political party with which the candidate claims affiliation; and

(2) the county in which the candidate resides;

must certify in writing that the candidate is a member of the political party for the candidate's claimed affiliation to be valid. The petition of nomination must inform candidates how political party affiliation is determined under this subsection.

As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.76-2014, SEC.18; P.L.169-2015, SEC.56; P.L.227-2023, SEC.40; P.L.195-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-12-1
Voters entitled to recount
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Any voter who satisfies both of the following is entitled to have the votes cast on a public question on the ballot in that election district recounted under this chapter:

(1) The voter is a voter in the election district where the public question was on the ballot at the election.

(2) The voter voted at the election at which the public question was on the ballot.

(b) A recount may be conducted in one (1) or more of the precincts in which votes were cast for the public question.

As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.181. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-29.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-29.2
Applicability; casting absentee ballot at location or office after closing or deadline
Status: in_force

Sec. 29.2. (a) This section applies to a voter casting an absentee ballot at:

(1) the location of the office of the circuit court clerk designated by the circuit court clerk under IC 3-11-10-26(a)(1);

(2) the office of the board of elections and registration under IC 3-11-10-26(b)(1); or

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

(b) When the hour for closing the location or office described in subsection (a) or the deadline for voting established by IC 3-11-10-26 occurs, a voter who is:

(1) in the act of voting; or

(2) in line to vote, as determined in subsection (c);

shall be permitted to vote, if otherwise qualified to vote according to law.

(c) At the time described in subsection (b), an individual designated by the circuit court clerk shall:

(1) determine the end of the line of voters who are waiting to vote; and

(2) use one (1) of the following methods to identify the voters in the line who may vote if otherwise qualified to vote according to law:

(A) Write down the name of each voter.

(B) Stamp each voter's hand.

(C) Stand, or designate another individual to stand, immediately behind the last voter who may vote.

As added by P.L.64-2014, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-45 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-45
"Fax"
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. "Fax" refers to transmission of information by a facsimile (fax) machine.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-7-34-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 3-7-34-2
Duties of county voter registration office when registration application incomplete; contact of voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies when a county voter registration office receives a registration form that is not fully and properly completed so that the county voter registration office can:

(1) administer voter registration and other parts of the election process (as provided by 52 U.S.C. 20508); or

(2) determine if the applicant is eligible to register under this article, including when the applicant fails to answer either of the questions set forth in IC 3-7-22-5(3) or IC 3-7-22-5(4).

(b) As required by 52 U.S.C. 21083, the county voter registration office shall promptly make:

(1) one (1) effort to contact the voter by mail if possible; and

(2) one (1) effort to contact the voter by telephone if a telephone number is listed.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.54; P.L.81-2005, SEC.21; P.L.258-2013, SEC.57; P.L.128-2015, SEC.118.
Ind. Code § 3-7-20.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 20.5 / Section 3-7-20.5-2
Filing and submission of implementation plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Except as provided in this chapter, an office described by section 1 of this chapter shall accept and process voter registration applications as provided in IC 3-7-18.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 3-10-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-10-1
Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter is enacted to implement 52 U.S.C. 10502 concerning voting for President and Vice President of the United States.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-17
Reports to election division; contents; publishing election results
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Each county election board shall submit a report to the election division after each primary, special, municipal, and general election describing the activities of the board during the previous year. The board shall include the following in the report:

(1) Information relating to the expenses of office maintenance and elections within the county or political subdivisions within the county.

(2) Any additional information relating to elections that the commission prescribes.

(b) The report described in subsection (a) must be transmitted to the election division using the computerized list under IC 3-7-26.3 not later than fourteen (14) days after each election.

(c) The election division shall send a copy of each report to the office not later than ten (10) days after receiving the report.

(d) At the same time the county election board submits the report under subsection (a), the board shall provide to the election division through a module of the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3 the votes cast for each candidate and on each public question in each precinct at the last election preceding the submission of the report.

(e) This subsection applies if the official election results of an election are revised following a recount or election contest conducted under IC 3-12. Each county election board shall provide to the election division through a module of the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3 the revised votes cast for each candidate and on each public question in each precinct not later than fourteen (14) days after the certification of the revised election results by a court or the state recount commission.

(f) The election division shall promptly publish election results provided under subsection (d) or (e) on the website maintained by the election division. The election results published under this subsection must be downloadable in a format that can be imported into standard spreadsheet computer software.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.8; P.L.3-1993, SEC.15; P.L.2-1996, SEC.6; P.L.3-1997, SEC.38; P.L.212-2001, SEC.9; P.L.209-2003, SEC.14; P.L.193-2021, SEC.7; P.L.68-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

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

[1986 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-30 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-30
Instructions to voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. When a voter is handed a ballot card, the voter shall be instructed to:

(1) use only the marking device provided for marking the cards and that the voter is not to mark a card in any other way;

(2) be certain that the initials of the poll clerks appear on the voter's card and that if the initials are not on the card it will not be counted, except as provided by IC 3-12-1-12; and

(3) place the voter's card in an envelope after the voter has voted or to fold the card in a manner so that no card is exposed upon which a choice is indicated.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.88; P.L.221-2005, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-21
Confidentiality of information; permissible uses of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21083, the information provided by the Commissioner of Social Security or by an individual to the bureau of motor vehicles is confidential. The information may be used only for the purposes described under 52 U.S.C. 21083 and sections 19 and 20 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 3-3-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-3-4-6
Treatment of geographic slivers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "geographic sliver" means a polygon contained in the GIS resulting from the overlay of an existing geographic data set onto a more recent version of that geographic data set.

(b) A geographic sliver is considered to be included in the description of the larger unit of geography to which the geographic sliver belongs within the same geographic data set.

(c) If this article provides that a district includes a unit of geography in Indiana, that district contains any geographic slivers included in that unit of geography under subsection (b).

As added by P.L.215-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11-6-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-25
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.126-2002, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 3-6-5.4-2
"Board" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the board of elections and registration established by section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.144-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-20
Electronic voting systems; comparison of number of votes registered on counter with returns made by precinct election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. When making an inspection under section 18 of this chapter, a county election board shall compare the number of votes registered on the counter or other recording device on the electronic voting systems with the returns made by the precinct election board of the precinct in which the electronic voting system was used.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.362; P.L.3-1993, SEC.204; P.L.221-2005, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 3-7-39-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 3-7-39-8
Change of address to different precinct in same county
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a voter who changes residence from a precinct in a county to another precinct in the same county.

(b) As required under 52 U.S.C. 20507(f), the county voter registration office:

(1) shall correct the address shown on the voter registration records for a voter subject to this section; and

(2) may not remove the voter from the voter registration records due to a change of address, except as provided in this title.

(c) A voter described in this section, who is otherwise eligible to vote, may vote as provided in IC 3-10-11 or IC 3-10-12.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.37; P.L.128-2015, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 3-11-4-6.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11-4-6.2
Expiration of designation as absent uniformed services voter, overseas voter, or voter with print disabilities in computerized list
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.2. (a) This section applies to an absent uniformed services voter, an overseas voter, or a voter with print disabilities.

(b) The designation of a voter registration record in the computerized list as that of an individual described in subsection (a) expires January 1 of the calendar year following the year in which the individual submitted an absentee ballot application indicating that the voter was entitled to an absentee ballot as an absent uniformed services voter, an overseas voter, or a voter with print disabilities.

As added by P.L.227-2023, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-10
Voting by ineligible persons
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A person who recklessly votes at an election, unless the person is a registered voter under the requirements of IC 3-7 at the time of the election, commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-12-11-18
Certification of recount results; final determination of candidate eligibility; special election order
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) When a recount is completed by the state recount commission or its designee, the commission shall:

(1) make and sign a certificate showing the total number of votes received in the precincts by each candidate for nomination or election to the office;

(2) state in its certificate the candidate who received the highest number of votes in the precincts for nomination or election to the office and by what plurality; and

(3) file its certificate with the election division.

(b) When a contest proceeding in which a candidate is alleged to be ineligible is completed by the state recount commission or its designee, the commission shall make a final determination concerning the eligibility of the candidate for nomination or election to the office.

(c) If the state recount commission or its designee determines that:

(1) a mistake was made in the printing or distribution of ballots used in the election;

(2) a mistake was made in the programming of an electronic voting system;

(3) an electronic voting system malfunctioned; or

(4) a deliberate act or series of actions occurred;

that makes it impossible to determine which candidate received the highest number of votes cast, the commission shall order that a special election be conducted under IC 3-10-8.

(d) The special election ordered under subsection (c) shall be held in the precincts identified in the petition in which the commission determines that:

(1) ballots containing the printing mistake or distributed by mistake were cast;

(2) a mistake occurred in the programming of an electronic voting system;

(3) an electronic voting system malfunctioned; or

(4) a deliberate act or series of actions occurred.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.410; P.L.10-1988, SEC.174; P.L.10-1989, SEC.16; P.L.3-1997, SEC.372; P.L.14-2004, SEC.166; P.L.221-2005, SEC.130.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-41 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-41
Notice of audit
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. 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 5-3-1-4. However, if publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1-4 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.
Ind. Code § 3-6-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-6-2-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.5-3-1
Function of watchers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following apply for the purposes of IC 3-6-8, IC 3-6-9, and IC 3-6-10:

(1) A central location for counting absentee ballots shall be treated the same as a precinct poll.

(2) An absentee ballot counter shall be treated the same as a precinct election official.

(3) A major political party of a county is entitled to appoint the number of watchers equal to the number of teams of absentee ballot counters.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.135.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-24
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-4 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.16. Repealed by P.L.3-1997, SEC.475.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-1.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-1.2
Education program to inform of effect of casting multiple votes for single office
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.2. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21081, an election board must establish a voter education program to notify a voter of the effect of casting multiple votes for a single office on a paper ballot.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.150. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.129; P.L.164-2006, SEC.110; P.L.128-2015, SEC.184.
Ind. Code § 3-7-24-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 24 / Section 3-7-24-14
Private secondary schools
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) A private secondary school located in Indiana may be designated as a distribution site for registration by mail forms.

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

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

(1) A copy of the agreement.

(2) The address of the voter registration site.

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

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

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-31 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-31
List requirement; other features
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. The computerized list must include features permitting the secretary of state or a co-director of the election division to include other features determined by the secretary of state and the co-directors of the election division.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11-7-3.5
Face of ballot card
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. A ballot card printed for use under this article must have the year of the election to be conducted printed or stamped on the face of the ballot card.

As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-9
Potential for voting for any candidate or on any public question
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. An electronic voting system must provide facilities that will permit votes to be cast for any candidate at any election and for or against any public question.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-11.5
Processing ballots before election day in vote center counties and counties using electronic poll books; procedure; adopting option by county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.5. (a) This section applies to a county if the county election board has adopted a resolution by the unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board to use the procedures set forth in this section, and the county:

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

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

(b) Absentee ballot counters appointed under section 22 of this chapter shall, in the presence of the county election board, process an absentee ballot of a voter as follows:

(1) Beginning at noon, three (3) days before the election for any absentee ballot that has been received by the county election board not later than noon, four (4) days before the election.

(2) Beginning at noon, two (2) days before the election for any absentee ballot that has been received by the county election board any time after noon, four (4) days before the election and not later than noon, three (3) days before the election.

(3) Beginning at noon, the day before the election for any absentee ballot that has been received by the county election board any time after noon, three (3) days before the election and not later than noon, two (2) days before the election.

(c) A team of absentee ballot counters shall do all of the following:

(1) Conduct a review of the absentee ballot required by section 12(a) through 12(c) of this chapter. Section 12(e) and 12(f) of this chapter apply to this subdivision.

(2) Determine in accordance with section 13 of this chapter if the absentee ballot cannot be counted.

(3) Open the envelope containing the absentee ballot in a manner that does not deface or destroy the affidavit and take out each ballot enclosed without unfolding or permitting the ballot to be unfolded or examined.

(4) Determine if the absentee ballot has been endorsed with the initials of:

(A) the two (2) members of the absentee voter board in the office of the clerk of the circuit court under IC 3-11-4-19 or IC 3-11-10-27;

(B) the two (2) members of the absentee voter board visiting the voter under IC 3-11-10-25; or

(C) the two (2) appointed members of the county election board or the members' designated representatives under IC 3-11-4-19.

(d) If the team of absentee ballot counters determines the absentee ballot can be counted under this chapter, the absentee ballot must be stored in an envelope or container kept for ballots of the same precinct. The envelope or container must:

(1) have the name of the precinct written on the envelope or container; and

(2) be stored in a secure manner under dual lock controlled by both appointed members of the county election board.

(e) An absentee ballot determined to be counted under this section shall be tabulated according to this article on election day in accordance with section 11 of this chapter.

(f) A member of the county election board may challenge a voter under section 15(c) of this chapter when a team of absentee ballot counters is processing an absentee ballot under this section.

As added by P.L.108-2021, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-14.5
Delegation of duties of circuit court clerk; resolution
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) The county election board, by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board, may adopt a resolution providing that certain duties and responsibilities exercised by the circuit court clerk under this title shall be performed by an employee of the county election board.

(b) A resolution adopted under this section:

(1) must specify the duties and responsibilities to be exercised by the election board employee;

(2) may not be amended or repealed, except by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the county election board; and

(3) expires sixty (60) days after the circuit court clerk who was a member of the county election board when the resolution was adopted leaves office.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-105 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-105
"Voter identification number"
Status: in_force

Sec. 105. "Voter identification number" refers to the number determined for a voter under IC 3-7-13-13.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[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.35; P.L.7-1990, SEC.33; P.L.12-1995, SEC.60; P.L.209-2003, SEC.94. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-5
Boundaries; arrangement to follow other boundaries
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A county executive shall establish precincts so that each boundary of each precinct follows:

(1) a boundary described in section 4 of this chapter;

(2) a boundary of a city or town;

(3) a boundary of a town legislative body district;

(4) a boundary of a census block established by the Bureau of the Census and depicted in the GIS; or

(5) a boundary of a school corporation that does not follow a census block line.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.111; P.L.2-1996, SEC.127; P.L.3-1997, SEC.242; P.L.212-2001, SEC.11; P.L.126-2002, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-11
Notice to county voter registration offices of change in residence; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The notice under section 8 of this chapter must be:

(1) a postage prepaid pre-addressed return form that permits the voter to verify or correct the address information; and

(2) sent by forwardable mail.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-36 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-36
Securing marking devices on closing of polls
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. As soon as the polls are closed, the inspector shall secure the marking devices against further voting.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-83 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-83
"Presidential elector"
Status: in_force

Sec. 83. (a) "Presidential elector" refers to an elector for President and Vice President of the United States as provided in Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States and Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

(b) The term includes an alternate presidential elector elected as provided in IC 3-10-4, unless the text or the context of the statute provides otherwise.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-10-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10-3-1
Certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Whenever a proposed state constitutional amendment or other public question is submitted by the general assembly under Article 16 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana to the electorate of the state for a popular vote, the election division shall certify the public question to the county election board of each county.

(b) If the vote is to occur at a general election, the election division shall certify by noon on the date specified under IC 3-8-7-16 for the election division to certify candidates and other public questions for the general election ballot. If a special election is to be held, the election division shall certify at least thirty (30) days before the election. Each county election board shall publish notice of the public question in accordance with IC 5-3-1.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-15-1.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.169; P.L.10-1988, SEC.83; P.L.4-1991, SEC.53; P.L.3-1997, SEC.222; P.L.225-2011, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-27
Subpoena power
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. A county election board may subpoena persons and papers and compel the witnesses to answer under oath any questions that properly come before the board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-7 part; 3-4-5-16 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-14.5
Ballot order; candidates for at-large seats on governing body of school corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) This section applies to candidates for election to at-large seats on the governing body of a school corporation.

(b) Candidates shall be listed in alphabetical order according to surname.

(c) The ballot shall contain a statement reading substantially as follows above the name of the first candidate: "Vote for no more than (insert number of candidates to be elected) candidates for this office.".

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 3-6-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-6-9-2
Contents of written statement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The written statement required by section 1 of this chapter must designate:

(1) a person to act as attorney-in-fact for the candidates; and

(2) the precincts where the watchers are desired and where they are to serve.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-19
Cancellation; disposal of affidavit or form
Status: reserved

Sec. 19. The original canceled affidavit or form shall be filed and preserved in the office of the clerk or board for the period required by this article and then transferred to the county commission of public records for disposal under IC 5-15-6-7.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 3-6-7-1.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-6-7-1.7
Eligibility of challengers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.7. A challenger must be a registered voter of the county.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-31.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-31.3
Voter political party not recorded at primary election; how recorded on voter's registration record
Status: in_force

Sec. 31.3. (a) This subsection applies to a primary election within an election district in which more than one (1) political party chooses the party's nominees or in which a nonpartisan ballot is available for a voter to vote for an office or on a public question. A voter whose political party is not recorded on the poll list as required under section 24 of this chapter shall be shown on the voter's registration record as having cast an unknown ballot in that primary.

(b) This subsection applies to a primary election within an election district in which only one (1) political party chooses its nominees and a nonpartisan ballot is not available. A voter:

(1) whose political party recorded on the poll list is not the political party conducting a primary within the election district;

(2) who is indicated on the poll list as having requested a nonpartisan ballot; or

(3) whose political party is not recorded on the poll list as required under section 24 of this chapter;

shall be shown on the voter's registration record as having cast a ballot for the political party choosing that political party's nominees in that primary election.

As added by P.L.219-2013, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-11
Design of registration form
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The election division shall prescribe the design of the registration form to be used under this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.58; P.L.169-2015, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-10-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-10-4-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-12-8.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.7-1986, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-8-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-8-9-3
"Statement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "statement" refers to the statement of economic interests required to be filed under this chapter.

As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-11
Preparation of certified statement of number of votes received by candidate for legislative office in county; transmittal to election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) As soon as practical, but no later than noon on the second Monday following an election for a legislative office, each circuit court clerk shall:

(1) prepare a certified statement specifying the number of votes received in the county by each candidate for legislative office; and

(2) transmit the statement to the election division in accordance with section 1.5 of this chapter.

(b) The election division shall provide a copy of each statement to the office.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-4 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.131; P.L.3-1993, SEC.212; P.L.3-1997, SEC.351; P.L.212-2001, SEC.26; P.L.221-2005, SEC.113; P.L.278-2019, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 3-8-6-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-8-6-5.5
Questions concerning validity of filings
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) This section applies to a petition of nomination which states that a candidate is affiliated with a political party.

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

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

(2) of a candidate who has previously filed a petition of nomination under this chapter; or

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

a registered voter of the election district may question the validity of the filing in accordance with IC 3-8-1-2.

(c) If the voter affirms under subsection (b) that:

(1) the candidate is not the nominee of the political party described in subsection (b)(1);

(2) the candidate is not affiliated with the political party described in subsection (b)(2); or

(3) the name of the political party set forth in the petition would cause voter confusion under subsection (b)(3);

the commission or county election board shall determine the validity of the questioned filing under section 14 of this chapter.

(d) Following the filing of a question under subsection (b)(3) and not later than the deadline for resolution of a question concerning a petition under section 14 of this chapter, all candidates named in the petition may file a joint written amendment to the petition to alter the name of the political party or to indicate that the candidates are independent.

(e) If:

(1) the commission or county election board determines that the party affiliation stated on the petition is described under subsection (b) and that the affirmation of the voter under subsection (c) is correct; and

(2) in the case of a determination under subsection (c)(3), the candidates do not file an amendment under subsection (d);

the commission or board shall deny the filing.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.147. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 3-11-14.5-4
Test open to public
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The test must be open to representatives of political parties, candidates, the media, and the public.

As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-22
Maintenance of registration affidavits
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The county voter registration office may maintain the original affidavits of registration in a secure location outside the county voter registration office.

As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.41; P.L.164-2006, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-58 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-58
"Legislative body"
Status: in_force

Sec. 58. "Legislative body" means the body having the power to adopt county, city, or town ordinances under IC 36-1-3-6.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-5-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-5-9-7
Government employees who hold elected office on January 1, 2013
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Notwithstanding sections 4 and 5 of this chapter, a government employee who assumes or holds an elected office on January 1, 2013, may continue to hold the elected office and be employed as a government employee until the term of the elected office that the government employee is serving on January 1, 2013, expires.

(b) After the expiration of the term of the elected office that the government employee referred to in subsection (a) is serving on January 1, 2013, the government employee is subject to section 5 of this chapter with respect to assuming or holding an elected office and being employed by the unit that employs the government employee.

As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.184-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-8
One voter in booth; additional instruction to voter in booth
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Only one (1) voter may occupy a booth or compartment at one time. Booths shall be constructed and arranged so that all members of the precinct election board can see whether more than one (1) voter enters a booth at any one time. However, a voter who is a parent, grandparent, or other person caring for a minor child may take the child into the voting booth.

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

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-17(b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.279; P.L.4-1991, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 3-10-6-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-10-6-4.5
Primary elections in towns adopting ordinance under IC 36-5-2-4.5
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) Notwithstanding section 2 of this chapter, this section applies to a town with a legislative body that adopts an ordinance under IC 36-5-2-4.5.

(b) Unless a primary election is not required under section 4 of this chapter, a primary election shall be held in a town under this section at both of the following times:

(1) During a year that municipal elections are held under section 5 of this chapter.

(2) At the time of the primary election held in the year stated in an ordinance adopted under IC 36-5-2-4.5(c)(2).

(c) At a primary election held under subsection (b), a political party with a nominee who receives at least ten percent (10%) of the votes cast in the state for secretary of state at the most recent election for secretary of state shall nominate candidates for the following town offices:

(1) At the time of the primary held in the town under subsection (b)(1), the following candidates:

(A) Four (4) candidates for the town legislative body, three (3) of whom are elected from districts and one (1) who is elected at large. If the town legislative body adopts an ordinance under IC 36-5-2-4.5(e), all candidates are elected from districts.

(B) Candidates for all other town offices other than the town legislative body.

(2) At the time of the primary election held under subsection (b)(2), three (3) candidates for the town legislative body, two (2) of whom are elected from districts and one (1) who is elected at large. If the town legislative body adopts an ordinance under IC 36-5-2-4.5(e), all candidates are elected from districts.

The primary election is conducted under this chapter.

(d) Notwithstanding section 5 of this chapter, an election to fill town offices under this section is held as follows:

(1) During a year municipal elections are held under section 5 of this chapter, the following town offices are elected:

(A) Four (4) members of the town legislative body, three (3) of whom are elected from districts and one (1) who is elected at large. If the town legislative body adopts an ordinance under IC 36-5-2-4.5(e), all members are elected from districts.

(B) All other town offices other than the town legislative body.

(2) During a year in which candidates for the town legislative body are nominated under subsection (c)(2), three (3) members of the town legislative body, two (2) of whom are elected from districts and one (1) who is elected at large. If the town legislative body adopts an ordinance under IC 36-5-2-4.5(e), all members are elected from districts.

The election shall be conducted under this chapter.

As added by P.L.38-1999, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 3-9-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-9-4-10
Special reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The election division and each county election board may prepare and publish special reports from time to time comparing the various totals and categories of contributions and expenditures made with respect to previous elections.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-5-8.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.105; P.L.3-1997, SEC.192.
Ind. Code § 3-9-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-9-4-8
Annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The election division shall prepare and make available to the public an annual report including compilations of total reported contributions and expenditures for all candidates, committees, and other persons during the year.

(b) Each county election board may prepare an annual report that includes compilations of total reported contributions and expenditures for all candidates, committees, and other persons within the county during the year.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-5-7(a).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.147; P.L.2-1996, SEC.103; P.L.3-1997, SEC.190.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-29.4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-29.4
Name of former candidate who filed with circuit court clerk or board of elections and registration; printing name of former candidate on ballot; replacement ballot; effect of former candidate receiving the most votes
Status: in_force

Sec. 29.4. (a) This section applies to a candidate who has filed with a circuit court clerk or board of elections and registration as a candidate for:

(1) nomination in a primary election or municipal primary election; or

(2) election to a political party office in a primary election.

(b) If the county election board determines by unanimous vote of the entire membership that there is good cause to believe that a candidate is a former candidate, the board shall not print the name of the candidate on the primary ballot.

(c) However, if the county election board has already printed ballots containing the name of the former candidate, the county may provide those ballots to voters and shall not reprint the ballot to remove the name of the former candidate.

(d) A voter who has cast a ballot containing the name of a former candidate is entitled to request a replacement absentee ballot under IC 3-11.5-4-2.

(e) If a former candidate receives the most votes in a primary election, a candidate vacancy occurs that the candidate's party may fill under IC 3-13.

As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.76-2014, SEC.31; P.L.169-2015, SEC.94; P.L.278-2019, SEC.60; P.L.227-2023, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 3-6-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-6-10-1
Media entitled to watchers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The following media may appoint in writing one (1) watcher for each precinct:

(1) Each newspaper of general circulation in the county where an election is held.

(2) Each news service operating in the county where an election is held.

(3) Each radio or television station operating in the county where an election is held.

(b) If more than one (1) precinct votes at the same polling place, the number of watchers for each entity described in subsection (a) entitled to be present at the polling place equals the number of precincts voting at the polling place.

(c) In a county designated as a vote center county under IC 3-11-18.1, the number of watchers for each entity described in subsection (a) entitled to be present at the vote center is one (1) watcher for:

(1) each electronic poll book station present at the vote center; or

(2) the number of electronic poll book stations specified in the county vote center plan for the vote center;

whichever is greater.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.42; P.L.4-1996, SEC.13; P.L.74-2017, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-3
Calling of caucus; withdrawal of resignation; when caucus to be held
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (e) and section 3.5 of this chapter, after a vacancy occurs and not later than ten (10) days after a vacancy occurs in an office subject to this chapter, the county chairman:

(1) of the county in which the greatest percentage of the population of the election district of the office is located; and

(2) of the same political party that elected or selected the official who vacated the office;

shall give notice of a caucus to all eligible precinct committeemen.

(b) A county chairman may give notice of a caucus before the time specified under subsection (a) if a vacancy will exist because the official has:

(1) submitted a written resignation under IC 5-8-3.5;

(2) been elected to another office; or

(3) submitted a notice under IC 5-9-4 to take a leave of absence for active duty in the armed forces or national guard.

(c) Notwithstanding IC 5-8-4, a person may not withdraw the person's resignation after the resignation has been accepted by the person authorized to accept the resignation less than seventy-two (72) hours before the announced starting time of a caucus under this section.

(d) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f) and section 3.5 of this chapter, a caucus under this section shall be held after giving notice to caucus members under section 4 of this chapter and not later than thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs.

(e) If a vacancy exists in an office because of the death of the officeholder, the caucus shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the county chairman receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county chairman shall give notice to caucus members under section 4 of this chapter. The county chairman may not give the notice required by section 4 of this chapter until the county chairman receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

(f) If a person or entity that receives notice of a resignation under IC 5-8-3.5-1(b) fails to provide timely notice of the resignation to the person or entity with the power to fill the vacancy or call the caucus, the person or entity with the power to fill the vacancy or call that caucus:

(1) may immediately proceed to fill the vacancy or call the caucus without prior receipt of the notice; and

(2) must do so not later than thirty (30) days after receiving the notice from the person or entity that received the notice of resignation.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.456; P.L.10-1988, SEC.199; P.L.4-1991, SEC.133; P.L.3-1997, SEC.396; P.L.174-2002, SEC.2; P.L.119-2005, SEC.23; P.L.194-2013, SEC.93; P.L.74-2017, SEC.67; P.L.278-2019, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 3-10-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10-3-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-9-5-8.4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-9-5-8.4
Candidate who files declaration of intent to be write-in candidate
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.4. (a) This section applies to a candidate who files a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under IC 3-8-2.

(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.50.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 3-6-5.2-10
Small precincts; consolidation of precincts; commission duties; secretary of state duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), not later than August 1, 2018, and not later than July 1 each year immediately following a year in which presidential electors are chosen, the secretary of state shall determine the following:

(1) Which precincts within the county had fewer than six hundred (600) active voters (as defined in IC 3-11-18.1-2) as of November 1 of the preceding year.

(2) Whether compliance with the precinct boundary standards set forth in IC 3-11-1.5-4 or IC 3-11-1.5-5 would prevent the combination of a precinct described in subdivision (1) with one (1) or more adjoining precincts.

(3) The potential savings in the administration of elections resulting from the combination of precincts under this section.

Notwithstanding IC 3-11-1.5, the secretary of state shall issue an order to consolidate precincts within the county that is consistent with the standards stated in this subsection and shall file the order with the board and the election division.

(b) The order issued by the secretary of state must do both of the following:

(1) Realize savings for the county.

(2) Not impose unreasonable obstacles on the ability of the voters of the county to vote at the polls.

(c) An order issued under subsection (a) takes effect January 1, 2019, and September 1 each year following the year in which presidential electors are chosen.

(d) Not later than July 1, 2018, the commission shall adopt a precinct establishment order for the county that the commission considers will do both of the following:

(1) Realize savings for the county.

(2) Not impose unreasonable obstacles on the ability of the voters of the county to vote at the polls.

If the commission adopts an order under this subsection, the order takes effect January 1, 2019. If the commission does not adopt an order under this subsection, the secretary of state shall issue an order as provided in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.262-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.210-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-9
Registration records for overseas or uniformed services voters
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to an absent uniformed services voter or an overseas voter with an address in the county's voter registration record that does not include an "APO" or "FPO" designation.

(b) If a county voter registration office:

(1) is advised under this chapter that the voter's residence may have changed; and

(2) determines that the voter is subject to this section;

the voter registration office may disregard the notification of change of residence and is not required to act under this chapter concerning the voter's registration.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.104. Amended by P.L.216-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-97 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-97
"State office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 97. "State office" refers to the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state comptroller (referred to as "auditor of state" in the Constitution of the State of Indiana), treasurer of state, attorney general, justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, and judge of the tax court.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-8
United States Representative
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A candidate for the office of United States Representative must have the qualifications provided in Article 1, Section 2, Clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: U.S. Const. Art. 1, § 2, Cl. 2.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-10.5
Use of electronic device to display sample ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. For purposes of this chapter, an electronic device that is not an electronic poll book may be used at a precinct or vote center to display a sample ballot. For purposes of certification of voting systems under this article, an electronic device, the only function of which is the display of sample ballots, is not considered to be a voting system or part of a voting system.

As added by P.L.227-2023, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 3-10-5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-10-5-24
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. If there is a vacancy in the convention prescribed by section 1 of this chapter, the vacancy shall be filled by majority vote of the delegates from the county in which the vacancy exists. If the convention does not have another delegate from that county, the governor shall fill the vacancy.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-14-7 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 3-12-3.5-4
Delivery of certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The inspector and judge of the opposite political party shall deliver the certificates prepared under section 3 of this chapter and the list of voters to the county election board by midnight on election day. However, if:

(1) an electronic voting system failed;

(2) the failure of the system was reported as required by this title;

(3) paper ballots were used in place of the system; and

(4) the use of the paper ballots caused a substantial delay in the vote counting process;

then the certificates, the list of voters, and the tally papers shall be delivered as soon as possible.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.356. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.186.
Ind. Code § 3-8-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8-3-8
Certified list of candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Not later than the date prescribed under IC 3-8-2-17 for transmitting a certified list of candidates before a presidential primary election, the election division shall transmit to each county election board a certified list containing the name of each person qualified as a candidate for nomination for the office of President of the United States and the name of the political party whose nomination the candidate is seeking. This list may be amended in the same manner prescribed by IC 3-8-2-17.

(b) Except in accordance with an amendment to the certified list, each county election board shall have the names of the candidates certified by the election division placed on the ballot as provided by law.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-19(b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.139.
Ind. Code § 3-5-4.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 3-5-4.5-2
Challenge; residency at educational institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person may not challenge the right of an individual to vote at an election in the precinct solely on the basis of the individual's:

(1) enrollment in an educational institution; or

(2) registration to vote at an address that is housing provided for students by the educational institution.

As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.2-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.2 / Section 3-6-4.2-12.5
Duty of secretary of state to apply for payments for accessibility of polling places to disabled voters; information regarding accessible polling places
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) As authorized under 52 U.S.C. 21021, the secretary of state shall apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for payments under the HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21021 through 52 U.S.C. 21025) to do the following:

(1) Make polling places (including the path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas of each polling place) more accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as other voters.

(2) Provide individuals with disabilities and other individuals described in subdivision (1) with information about the accessibility of polling places, including outreach programs to inform the individuals about the availability of accessible polling places and training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers on how best to promote the access and participation of individuals with disabilities in elections.

(b) If the secretary of state receives payments from the Secretary of Health and Human Services under 52 U.S.C. 21021 through 52 U.S.C. 21025, the election division shall expend the money as described in the application submitted under 52 U.S.C. 21023.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.153-2013, SEC.2; P.L.128-2015, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-9
Voting to be private; rights of voter in casting vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A voter shall mark all ballots while screened from observation. The exterior of a voting booth or compartment and each area of the polls must be in plain view of the precinct election board. Each voting booth or compartment shall be placed so that a person voting on the opposite side of the railing or a person on the outside of the polls cannot see or determine how a voter votes. The inspector, judges, and poll clerks may not remain or allow any other person to remain in a position or near a position that would permit them to see or ascertain how a voter votes.

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

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

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

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

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-17(b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.280; P.L.209-2003, SEC.153; P.L.164-2006, SEC.112; P.L.128-2015, SEC.187.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-20.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-20.5
Question concerning validity of candidate selection by certain political parties; determination by commission or county election board; time to act upon question
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.5. (a) This section applies to a candidate nominated by a political party subject to IC 3-8-4-10, IC 3-10-2-15, or IC 3-10-6-12.

(b) This section does not apply to a candidate nominated under IC 3-8-5-14 and subject to IC 3-8-5-14.7.

(c) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed under section 20 of this chapter with the election division shall be determined by the commission. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general election will be held for the office.

(d) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed under section 20 of this chapter with a circuit court clerk shall be referred to and determined by the county election board. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the county election board under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.

(e) The commission or a county election board shall act upon a question concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection not later than noon sixty (60) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.

As added by P.L.64-2014, SEC.72. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 3-8-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-8-9-4
Application to local and school board offices; exceptions; statement of economic interests; requirement to file
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for either of the following:

(1) Judge of a circuit, superior, city, town, probate, or small claims court.

(2) Prosecuting attorney of a judicial circuit.

(b) A candidate for a local office or school board office shall file a written statement of economic interests as provided in this chapter.

As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.76-2014, SEC.24; P.L.278-2019, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 3-9-1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-9-1-25
Solicitation and receipt of contributions by member; contribution to influence election on public question
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) A member of a committee that has appointed a treasurer in accordance with this chapter may solicit or receive contributions as long as the member immediately turns over the contributions without diminution to the treasurer of the committee, to be disbursed and accounted for by the treasurer as provided by this article. The treasurer shall show, in the treasurer's account and statement and in addition to the requirements of IC 3-9-5, through what member of the committee any contributions were received.

(b) A contribution is considered to be received and accepted by a committee when any member of the committee:

(1) has physical possession of the contribution; and

(2) manifests an intent to keep the contribution by depositing the contribution, subject to IC 3-9-5-14(c).

(c) A treasurer of a political action committee shall, before accepting a contribution to influence an election on a public question, obtain from the person offering the contribution an affirmation that the person:

(1) is not a foreign national; and

(2) has not knowingly or willfully accepted contributions:

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

(B) from one (1) or more prohibited sources; and

(C) within the four (4) years preceding the date the contribution is offered by the person.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-22.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.39; P.L.64-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 3-11-14.5-2-b
Public notice of test
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. 2. (a) Except as provided by subsection (b), 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 5-3-1-1.5.

(b) This subsection applies to an additional public test conducted under section 1(e) of this chapter. 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 5-3-1-1.5 is not required.

As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.91. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.131; P.L.71-2019, SEC.19; P.L.157-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-4.6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-4.6
Election of precinct committeemen of Indiana Republican Party
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.6. (a) This section applies to precinct committeemen elected by the Indiana Republican Party.

(b) Precinct committeemen shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May 2024, 2028, 2032, 2036, 2040, 2044, and every four (4) years thereafter.

(c) The rules of the Indiana Republican Party may specify whether a precinct committeeman elected under subsection (b) 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.164-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.216-2015, SEC.10; P.L.149-2016, SEC.7; P.L.74-2017, SEC.32; P.L.193-2021, SEC.20; P.L.141-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-27
"Contribution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) "Contribution" means a donation (whether characterized as an advance, a deposit, a gift, a loan, a subscription, or a contract or promise to make a donation) of property (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-253) that satisfies both of the following:

(1) The donation is made for the purpose of influencing any of the following:

(A) The nomination or election to office of a candidate.

(B) The election of delegates to a state constitutional convention.

(C) The outcome of a public question.

(2) The donation is accepted by any of the following:

(A) A candidate.

(B) A candidate's committee.

(C) A regular party committee.

(D) A political action committee.

(E) A legislative caucus committee.

(b) Whenever:

(1) funds are transferred from one (1) committee to another; or

(2) a donation of funds to influence an election on a public question is accepted as a contribution;

the accepting committee is considered to be receiving a contribution in the amount of the funds transferred.

(c) Whenever a candidate or a committee accepts the personal services of a person whose compensation is being paid by a third person, the candidate or committee is considered to be receiving a contribution from the third person in the amount of the compensation paid.

(d) The term defined in subsection (a) includes a donation of property (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-253):

(1) that satisfies subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2); and

(2) through a payment platform that acts as a conduit.

(e) This subsection does not apply to a contribution described in IC 3-9-2-11.5. Notwithstanding subsection (a), whenever a candidate or a committee accepts the personal services of a volunteer who is not being compensated, the candidate or committee is not considered to be receiving a contribution.

(f) This subsection does not apply to a contribution described in IC 3-9-2-11.5. Notwithstanding subsection (a), whenever a political action committee accepts a donation of:

(1) rent;

(2) office expenses;

(3) management fees;

(4) costs of solicitations of contributions; or

(5) other administrative costs;

the committee is not considered to be receiving a contribution.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-12-11-25
Determination of candidate ineligibility; certification of runner-up; governor appointment; effect on votes cast
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), whenever the commission makes a final determination under section 18 of this chapter that the candidate who is subject to a contest proceeding is not eligible to serve in the office to which the candidate is nominated or elected, the candidate who received the second highest number of votes for the office is entitled to a certificate of nomination or certificate of election even though a certificate may have been issued to another candidate upon the tabulation of the votes.

(b) This subsection applies to a contest proceeding for a state office other than the offices of governor, lieutenant governor, justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, and judge of the tax court. Whenever the commission makes a final determination under section 18(b) of this chapter that the candidate who is subject to a contest proceeding is not eligible to serve in the office to which the candidate is elected the following apply:

(1) This subdivision does not apply to the filling of a state office following a contest proceeding or court action that resulted from an election held before January 1, 2011. The office is considered vacant, and the governor shall fill the vacancy as provided in IC 3-13-4-3(e) by the appointment of a person of the same political party as the candidate who is not eligible to serve.

(2) The commission's determination that the candidate is not eligible to serve in the office does not affect the votes cast for the candidate for purposes of determining the number or percentage of votes cast for purposes of other statutes, including IC 3-5-2.1-62, IC 3-6-2-1, IC 3-6-4.1-6, IC 3-6-5.2-7, IC 3-6-6-8, IC 3-6-7-1, IC 3-6-8-1, IC 3-8-4, IC 3-8-6, IC 3-10-1-2, IC 3-10-2-15, IC 3-10-4-2, IC 3-10-6, IC 3-10-7-26, IC 3-11-2-6, IC 3-11-13-11, IC 3-11-14-3.5, IC 3-13-9-4.5, IC 6-9-2-3, and IC 36-4-1.5-2.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.412. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.180; P.L.225-2011, SEC.78; P.L.233-2015, SEC.2; P.L.186-2025, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 3-14-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-14-5-1
Affidavit against illegal voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies during an election whenever a voter makes an affidavit before the inspector in a precinct that a person who has offered to vote is an illegal voter in the precinct. This section does not apply to an affidavit executed by an individual who:

(1) is subject to the requirements set forth in IC 3-7-33-4.5 or IC 3-7-33-4.7;

(2) is challenged solely as a result of the individual's inability or refusal to comply with IC 3-7-33-4.5 or IC 3-7-33-4.7; and

(3) subsequently complies with IC 3-7-33-4.5 or IC 3-7-33-4.7, as applicable, before the close of the polls on election day.

(b) Immediately after the close of the polls the inspector shall deliver the affidavit to the county election board. After the final date and hour for filing a recount or contest and the county election board has completed the county election board's canvas of the returns, the county election board shall forward the affidavits to the prosecuting attorney for the county under section 2 of this chapter. The prosecuting attorney for the county shall:

(1) proceed as if the affidavit had been made before the prosecuting attorney; and

(2) ensure that the grand jury notifies the NVRA official under section 2 of this chapter if a violation of NVRA appears to have occurred.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.12-1995, SEC.90; P.L.2-1996, SEC.207; P.L.3-1997, SEC.407; P.L.230-2005, SEC.66; P.L.157-2019, SEC.38; P.L.65-2024, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 3-11-18.1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 3-11-18.1-12
Electronic poll books at vote centers; application for certification; examination by VSTOP; report; approval of certification; expiration of certification; display or demonstration of uncertified electronic poll book
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Notwithstanding section 1 of this chapter, this section applies to an electronic poll book to be used in:

(1) a precinct polling place, office of the circuit court clerk, or a satellite office in accordance with IC 3-7-29-6; or

(2) a vote center under this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the electronic poll book used must satisfy all of the following:

(1) The electronic poll book must comply with IC 3-11-8-10.3.

(2) The electronic poll book must be approved by the secretary of state in accordance with this section.

(3) Except with prior written authorization by the VSTOP, the electronic poll book must have been delivered to the county election board not less than sixty (60) days before an election at which the electronic poll book is used.

(c) A person who wishes to market, sell, lease, or provide an electronic poll book for use in an election in Indiana must first file an application for certification with the election division on a form prescribed by the secretary of state. Except as provided in subsection (i), a person may not market, sell, lease, or provide an electronic poll book for use in an election in Indiana until the secretary of state has approved the application for certification under this section. The application must state that the vendor has complied, and will continue to comply, with subsection (d) following certification of the electronic poll book. Each application for certification of an electronic poll book must be accompanied by a fee of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). However, this fee does not apply to an application for a de minimis change. All fees collected under this section shall be deposited with the treasurer of state in the voting system technical oversight program account established by IC 3-11-17-6.

(d) The person seeking certification of an electronic poll book shall conduct a background check at least once each year on each individual employed or contracted by the vendor who has access to the electronic poll book to determine if the individual has been convicted of a felony. An individual described by this subsection who has been convicted of a felony may not have access to an electronic poll book in the individual's capacity as an employee or contractor of the vendor.

(e) The secretary of state shall refer the application to the person or entity conducting the VSTOP.

(f) The VSTOP shall examine the electronic poll book with its accompanying documentation and file a report with the secretary of state indicating all of the following:

(1) Whether the electronic poll book would operate in compliance with this title.

(2) Whether VSTOP has reviewed tests conducted by an approved voting system testing laboratory.

(3) Whether VSTOP has conducted a field test.

(4) Whether the electronic poll book complies with additional requirements for the electronic poll book application for certification and acceptance testing, as described in the Indiana Electronic Poll Book Certification Test Protocol approved by the secretary of state (as in effect January 1, 2023).

(5) Any recommendations regarding the acquisition or use of the electronic poll book.

(6) Whether documentation of the escrow of the electronic poll book's software, firmware, source codes, and executable images with an escrow agent approved by the election division has been received by VSTOP.

(7) Whether VSTOP recommends that the secretary of state approve the electronic poll book under this section, including any recommended restrictions that should be placed on the secretary of state's approval.

(g) After the report required by subsection (f) is filed, the secretary of state may approve the application for certification permitting the electronic poll book to be used in an election in Indiana.

(h) A certification under this section expires on December 31 of the year following the date of its issuance, unless earlier revoked by the secretary of state upon a written finding of good cause for the revocation, including a violation of IC 3-11-17-7(b).

(i) A person may display or demonstrate an electronic poll book that has not been certified under this section if the person complies with all the following requirements:

(1) The display or demonstration occurs at a conference of election officials sponsored by:

(A) a state agency; or

(B) an association of circuit court clerks or voter registration officers.

(2) The person files a notice with the election division at least seven (7) days before the scheduled starting date of a conference referred to in subdivision (1) setting forth the following:

(A) The name of the person and each representative scheduled to display or demonstrate the electronic poll book.

(B) The address and telephone number of the person.

(C) The model name of the electronic poll book.

(D) The name and manufacturer of the electronic poll book.

(E) The date and location of the display or demonstration of the electronic poll book.

(3) The person displays the electronic poll book with a notice that:

(A) is at least 16 point type size;

(B) is posted on the surface of the electronic poll book; and

(C) states that the electronic poll book is "Not Approved for Use in Indiana".

(4) The person ensures that each communication concerning the electronic poll book that is available or made at a conference referred to in subdivision (1) includes a statement that the electronic poll book is "Not Approved for Use in Indiana". A printed communication must include the statement in a type size that is at least as large as the largest type size used in the communication.

As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.271-2013, SEC.25; P.L.64-2014, SEC.61; P.L.100-2018, SEC.15; P.L.71-2019, SEC.29; P.L.278-2019, SEC.118; P.L.135-2020, SEC.7; P.L.193-2021, SEC.69; P.L.227-2023, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-10
"Ballot card voting system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Ballot card voting system" refers to an optical scan voting system.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-20
Oath of ballot counters
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. Upon delivery of the envelope or bag to the circuit court clerk, each counter shall take and subscribe an oath before the clerk stating that the counter:

(1) securely kept the ballots and papers in the envelope or bag;

(2) did not permit any person to open the envelope or bag or to otherwise touch or tamper with the ballots; and

(3) has no knowledge of any other person opening the envelope or bag.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-7
Sample ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The county election board shall arrange sample ballots in the form of a diagram showing the entire front of an electronic voting system as it will appear on the official ballots printed under the jurisdiction of the county election board. However, if presidential electors are to be voted for at an election, then the ballot label of each political party or independent ticket must be in the form prescribed by IC 3-10-4-1.

(b) Each county election board shall provide either or both of the following for each precinct of the county:

(1) The number of sample ballots the county election board considers adequate for each precinct.

(2) An electronic form of the sample ballot arranged under subsection (a), if the county election board requires display of sample ballots using an electronic device under section 18.5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.171; P.L.2-1996, SEC.198; P.L.3-1997, SEC.328; P.L.194-2013, SEC.71; P.L.227-2023, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-20.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-20.1
Computerized systems; entry of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.1. (a) The county voter registration office shall prepare an entry in the computerized system that accurately reflects the information set forth in the original affidavit of registration. However, the county voter registration office is required to enter a voter's voting history for the previous ten (10) years only if that history is available.

(b) The county voter registration office is not required to prepare a duplicate paper copy of a registration properly entered into the computerized system.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-3-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-3-6-5
Fifth Congressional District
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The Fifth Congressional District consists of the following:

COUNTIES:

Delaware County, Grant County, Hamilton County, Madison County, Tipton County

Howard County TOWNSHIPS:

Center Township, Clay Township, Ervin Township, Harrison Township, Howard Township, Jackson Township, Liberty Township, Monroe Township, Taylor Township, Union Township

Howard County CENSUS BLOCKS:

180670105001043, 180670105001044, 180670105001053, 180670105002000, 180670105002001, 180670105002002, 180670105002003, 180670105002004, 180670105002005, 180670105002006, 180670105002008, 180670105002009, 180670105002010, 180670105002011, 180670105002012, 180670105002013, 180670105002014, 180670105002017, 180670105002018, 180670105002019, 180670105002021, 180670105002022, 180670105002023, 180670105002024, 180670105002025, 180670105002026, 180670105002027, 180670105002028, 180670105002029, 180670105002030, 180670105002031, 180670105002032, 180670105002033, 180670105002034, 180670105002035, 180670105002040, 180670105002041, 180670105002046, 180670105002047, 180670105002048, 180670105002049, 180670105002050, 180670105002051, 180670105002053, 180670105002054, 180670105002057, 180670105002059, 180670105003017, 180670105003019, 180670105003020, 180670105003021, 180670105003029, 180670105003030

As added by P.L.221-2021, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-12
Coordination of list with department of correction records
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division shall coordinate the computerized list with the department of correction records concerning individuals disfranchised under IC 3-7-46.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-11
Absentee counters signing of protested ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Following a decision by the absentee ballot counters or the county election board, the absentee ballot counters shall officially sign each protested ballot.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-20
Deputy election commissioners; appointment and removal; residency
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. A county election board may appoint and at its pleasure remove deputy election commissioners. A deputy election commissioner appointed under this section must reside in the county of the election board that appointed the deputy commissioner. If a deputy election commissioner ceases to be a resident of the county of the election board that appointed the deputy election commissioner, the person may not continue to serve as a deputy election commissioner of the county.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-10-12-3.4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-10-12-3.4
Voter who changes residence voting in municipal election
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.4. (a) This section applies to a voter who:

(1) changes residence from a precinct in a county to another precinct:

(A) in the same county; and

(B) in the same congressional district;

as the former precinct; and

(2) does not notify the county voter registration office of the change of address before election day.

(b) A voter described by subsection (a) may:

(1) correct the voter registration record; and

(2) vote in the precinct where the voter formerly resided;

if the voter makes an oral affirmation as described in subsection (e) or uses the affidavit prescribed by the election division under IC 3-10-11-6 to make a written affirmation as described in section 4 of this chapter of the voter's current residence address.

(c) A voter who moved outside of a municipality may not return to the precinct where the voter formerly resided to vote in a municipal election.

(d) A voter who moved from a location outside a municipality to a location within a municipality before a:

(1) municipal primary election;

(2) municipal election; or

(3) special election held only within the municipality;

may not vote in the municipal primary election, municipal election, or special election held only within the municipality in the precinct of the person's former residence.

(e) A voter entitled to make a written affirmation under subsection (b) may make an oral affirmation. The voter must make the oral affirmation before the poll clerks of the precinct. After the voter makes an oral affirmation under this subsection, the poll clerks shall:

(1) reduce the substance of the affirmation to writing at an appropriate location on the poll list; and

(2) initial the affirmation.

As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.47. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.39; P.L.74-2017, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-12
Noting whether protested ballot counted
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If a ballot or any part of a ballot is protested and the protest is resolved, the counter immediately shall write on the back of the protested ballot the word "counted" or "not counted", as appropriate.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-7
Demonstration marking devices
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Demonstration marking devices may not bear the name of any candidate or the text of any public question at an election.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 3-6-4.1-25
Power to hold hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The commission may hold hearings under IC 4-21.5 to administer Indiana election law.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.241-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-15
Unauthorized delivery of ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A member, an employee, or an agent of a county election board who knowingly delivers a ballot to a person except in the manner prescribed by this title commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.65; P.L.103-2005, SEC.26; P.L.158-2013, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-8
Petition for recount; joinder; consolidation; exception; transfer
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Two (2) or more candidates for nomination or election to the same or a different office at the same election may join in a petition for a recount.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), if more than one (1) petition for a recount is filed in a county no later than noon seven (7) days after election day, whether in the same court of the county or not, the petitions shall be consolidated under the first petition filed. If a transfer of petitions from one (1) court of the county to another court of the county is necessary to effect the consolidation, then the court in which the subsequent petitions were filed shall order the transfer.

(c) If more than one (1) petition for a recount is filed for an office in more than one (1) county, the circuit court, superior court, or probate court for the county casting, on the face of the election returns, the highest number of votes for the office shall assume jurisdiction over all petitions and cross-petitions concerning the office. If a transfer of petitions or cross-petitions from one (1) court to another is necessary to effect the consolidation in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court, then any other court in which a petition or cross-petition was filed shall order the transfer.

(d) A petition for a recount filed for an election in different municipalities, whether in the same court of the county or not, may not be consolidated.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-4.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.7-1986, SEC.6; P.L.3-1987, SEC.372; P.L.10-1988, SEC.138; P.L.8-1992, SEC.31; P.L.84-2016, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 3-6-5.1-13
Preliminary determination of validity of complaint; dismissal; notice of dismissal
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The circuit court clerk shall determine whether a complaint filed under this chapter describes a violation of Title III if the facts set forth in the complaint are assumed to be true. The circuit court clerk may consult with the election division in making this determination. If the circuit court clerk determines that:

(1) even if the facts set forth in the complaint are assumed to be true, there is no violation of Title III; or

(2) that the person has not complied with section 7 of this chapter;

the circuit court clerk shall dismiss the complaint and publish notice of the order dismissing the matter in accordance with IC 5-3-1.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-11-6.5-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.239-2001, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.209-2003, SEC.203.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 3-11-14.5-2
Public notice of test
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. 2. (a) Except as provided by subsection (b), 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.

(b) This subsection applies to an additional public test conducted under section 1(e) of this chapter. 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.

As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.91. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.131; P.L.71-2019, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-24
Effective date of orders; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The precinct establishment order becomes effective on the first date permitted under section 25 of this chapter.

(b) The office shall notify the co-directors of the date the new precinct boundaries were entered into the GIS not later than seven (7) days after the new precinct boundaries are entered into the GIS.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.129; P.L.3-1997, SEC.250; P.L.212-2001, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-69 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-69
"NVRA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 69. "NVRA" refers to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501 through 52 U.S.C. 20511).

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-96 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-96
"Signing the poll list"
Status: in_force

Sec. 96. "Signing the poll list" means:

(1) a voter writing the voter's name on the certified list of registered voters for the precinct prepared in accordance with IC 3-7-29-1; or

(2) a voter writing the voter's name on an electronic poll book using an electronic signature pad, tablet, or other signature capturing device at a polling place, office of the circuit court clerk (under IC 3-11-10-26), or satellite office (as established under IC 3-11-10-26.3) where the use of an electronic poll book is authorized in accordance with IC 3-7-29-6.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 3-6-4.1-12
Failure of commission to meet and discharge duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If the commission fails to meet and discharge the duties imposed upon it by law, the governor may order the commission to meet in the performance of the commission's duties if the governor:

(1) considers a meeting to be necessary; or

(2) receives a petition signed by at least one (1) voter from each congressional district of Indiana.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-29 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-29
Challengers; pollbook holders
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. Each political party that has a candidate on the ballot in a municipal election under this chapter may appoint one (1) challenger and one (1) pollbook holder for each precinct in the town. These persons have the same powers and duties, and are subject to the same qualifications and penalties, as challengers and pollbook holders appointed under IC 3-6-7-1.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-15.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-6-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-6-10-3
Persons entitled to receive list
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The list required by section 2 of this chapter shall be furnished the day before election day to the following:

(1) The circuit court clerk.

(2) The county election board.

(3) The county chairman of each political party that is entitled to appoint a watcher under IC 3-6-8.

(4) The chairman of each independent candidate's committee that is entitled to appoint a watcher under IC 3-6-8.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-8
Examination and comparison of certificates, poll lists, and tally sheets; aggregating and tabulating vote for county and political subdivision
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The county election board shall:

(1) carefully examine and compare the certificates, poll lists, and tally sheets; and

(2) aggregate and tabulate from the papers entrusted to it the vote for the county and each political subdivision, as appropriate.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 3-6-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6-3-1
Right to change name
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Any political party may change its name by complying with this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-12-1-15
Counting straight party vote for successor candidate; exceptions
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. 15. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for a school board office or an at-large office of a county council, city common council, town council, or township board, if those offices appear on a ballot.

(b) This section applies to a vote cast for one (1) straight party ticket that includes a candidate for election to office who:

(1) ceases to be a candidate; and

(2) is succeeded by a candidate selected under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2.

(c) A vote cast in the election for the original nominee is considered a vote cast for the successor.

As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.57; P.L.195-2025, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-4
Requirements for list; ownership of list; use of list
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the computerized list must:

(1) be defined, maintained, and administered at the state level;

(2) contain the name and registration information of every voter in Indiana; and

(3) assign a unique identifier to each voter in Indiana.

(b) To ensure the proper maintenance and administration of the list under subsection (a)(1), the secretary of state and the election division are the owners of all property comprising the computerized list. Except as expressly provided by statute, the computerized list and each of its components must be used exclusively for voter registration and election administration and for no other purpose.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.81-2005, SEC.11; P.L.128-2015, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 3-6-5.1-14
Persons to whom notice of dismissal provided
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. If the circuit court clerk dismisses a complaint under section 13 of this chapter, the circuit court clerk shall provide a copy of this determination by first class mail with tracking to:

(1) the person who filed the notice;

(2) the person alleged to have committed the violation;

(3) the members of the county election board; and

(4) the election division.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.227-2023, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-22
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.109-2005, SEC.9; P.L.64-2014, SEC.53. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-17
Preparation at polls before opening; system check; certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Before the opening of the polls, each precinct election board shall:

(1) compare the ballot label on each electronic voting system with the sample ballot to see that it is correct;

(2) see that the system records zero (0) votes for each candidate and on each public question; and

(3) see that the system is otherwise in perfect order.

(b) After the system is in perfect order for voting, the precinct election board may not permit the counters to be operated except by voters in voting. The board then shall certify that the ballot labels and the sample ballots are in agreement. Forms shall be provided for certification, and the certification shall be filed with the election returns.

(c) This subsection applies to a county using vote centers. Not later than the first date that a voter may cast a ballot at a vote center, the county election board shall do both of the following:

(1) Make the comparison between the sample ballots, regular official ballots, and provisional ballots described in subsection (a).

(2) Certify that the ballots are in agreement.

A copy of the certification shall be entered into the minutes of the county election board.

(d) This subsection applies to a county using vote centers. The county election board shall do all of the following:

(1) Have copies of each sample ballot for each precinct available for inspection by a voter at each vote center.

(2) Post a notice in the vote center stating that sample ballots are available for inspection upon request by the voter.

(3) Determine that the system records that zero (0) votes have been cast for each candidate and on each public question, and that the system is otherwise in perfect order. Each precinct election board shall then certify that the ballot labels are in order.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.110; P.L.227-2023, SEC.104; P.L.9-2024, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this title.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-20
Voting system; accuracy
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) A voting system must be able to record accurately each vote and be able to produce an accurate report of all votes cast.

(b) As used in this subsection, "error rate" refers to the error rate of the voting system in counting ballots (determined by taking into account only those errors that are attributable to the voting system and not attributable to an act of the voter). As required by 52 U.S.C. 21081, a voting system must comply with the error rate standards established under Principle 1, Guideline 1.2 of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines adopted by the United States Election Assistance Commission on February 10, 2021.

(c) The inclusion of control logic and data processing methods incorporating parity and check-sums (or equivalent error detection and correction methods) must demonstrate that the system has been designed for accuracy.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.166; P.L.128-2015, SEC.197; P.L.100-2018, SEC.8; P.L.212-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-6
Coordination with other state agency data bases
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the computerized list must be coordinated with other agency data bases within Indiana.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 3-7-28-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 28 / Section 3-7-28-13
Disfranchised persons; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Each county voter registration office shall send a list of disfranchised voters whose registrations have been canceled to the following upon request:

(1) The county chairmen of the major political parties of the county.

(2) The chairman of the following:

(A) A bona fide political party of the county.

(B) An independent candidate's committee, if the candidate is on the ballot for the next general election to be conducted in the county.

(b) A request filed under this section may state that the list is to include only cancellations made by the county voter registration office within a period specified in the request.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.225-2011, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.37. Repealed by P.L.258-2013, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 3-13-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-13-5-9
Determination of house of general assembly that person should not be seated because of ineligibility; filling of seat; constitutional eligibility requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If a house of the general assembly determines that a person should not be seated as a member of that house because that person was ineligible to hold the seat for which a certificate of election has been issued by the secretary of state, the seat shall be filled under this chapter. A person selected to fill a vacant seat under this section must meet all requirements set forth in Article 4, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana as of the date of the general election for which the ineligible person who was not seated received a certificate of election.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 2-2.1-2-5; 2-2.1-2-6.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.433.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-15
Salary of board member
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The salary of a board of registration member shall be fixed in the manner prescribed by IC 36-2-5 or IC 36-3-6 and paid out of the county general fund under IC 3-5-3-1 as other election expenses are paid.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-27
Transmittal of voter registration application or declination form; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) This section does not apply to a voter registration application or declination to register accepted at an agency office during the final five (5) days before the end of a registration period under IC 3-7-13.

(b) As required under 52 U.S.C. 20506(d)(1), the designated individual shall transmit a copy of a completed voter registration application:

(1) to the circuit court clerk or board of registration of the county in which the applicant's residential address (as indicated on the application) is located; and

(2) not later than ten (10) days after the application is accepted at the office.

(c) The designated individual shall transmit a copy of the voter registration application (or a separate declination form) on which the applicant declined to register to vote by specifically declining to register or by failing to complete the voter registration portion of the application.

(d) The declination must be transmitted:

(1) to the circuit court clerk or board of registration of the county in which the applicant's residential address (as indicated on the application) is located; and

(2) not later than ten (10) days after the application is accepted at the office.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 3-5-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-5-6-3
Variations from name in county records
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Whenever the name of an individual, as printed or signed, contains a minor variation from the name of a registered voter as set forth in the records of the county voter registration office, the signature must be certified as valid.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-2
Poll clerks; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 38 of this chapter, each county election board shall appoint two (2) poll clerks for each precinct in the county.

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

(c) Except as provided in section 39 of this chapter, the poll clerks must be voters of the county.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.11; P.L.126-2002, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-17
Colored ballot labels; party designation
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Political parties may be distinguished in a primary election by the use of different color paper ballots, ballot cards, or ballot labels. The party name shall be placed before the list of candidates of the party.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-6(b).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.154; P.L.176-1999, SEC.57; P.L.58-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-19
"Central committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. "Central committee" means a state committee, congressional district committee, county committee, city committee, or town committee of a political party.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-13
Removal of ballot from polling place
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A person who during an election knowingly removes a ballot from the polls commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.480; P.L.158-2013, SEC.39; P.L.234-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-21
Ballot cards to be used in primary election to be distinctively marked or be of different color to distinguish party
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. In a primary election, the ballot cards of each political party must be distinctively marked or be of a different color so that the ballot cards of each party are easily distinguishable.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.199-2001, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-14-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-14-4-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.489. Repealed by P.L.5-1989, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-1.1
Error by election division or circuit court clerk does not invalidate filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. Subject to IC 3-5-4-1.2, if a candidate filing error is made by the election division or a circuit court clerk, the error does not invalidate the filing.

As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-3(b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.90. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-12-18
Manual recount request; withdrawal
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) A petition filed under this chapter may request that ballot cards in specified precincts that used a ballot card voting system be counted manually. If a petition includes such a request, the recount commission may not use automatic tabulating machines to count ballot cards in the specified precincts. Ballot cards in those precincts shall be counted manually, and the tabulation of votes must comply with IC 3-11-7.

(b) A petitioner may withdraw a request for a manual recount of ballot cards at any time after the recount commission conducts a test of the automatic tabulating machines to ascertain that the machines will correctly count the votes cast on the public question that is the subject of the recount.

As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 3-5-4.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 3-5-4.5-3
Challenge; party affiliation, support or opposition to candidate or question
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Except as permitted in a primary election under IC 3-10-1, a person may not challenge the right of an individual to vote at an election in the precinct solely on the basis of the individual's:

(1) actual or perceived affiliation with a political party; or

(2) support or opposition to a candidate or the adoption of a public question.

As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-7-34-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 3-7-34-5
Effort to be made to obtain missing information
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If a registration form contains all of the information required to be supplied by the voter, but does not include the information required to be supplied by the bureau of motor vehicles commission, the county voter registration office shall promptly make one (1) effort to contact the commission to obtain the information.

(b) If the information is not obtained from the commission under subsection (a) not later than seven (7) days after the county voter registration office provides the notice, the county voter registration office shall notify the NVRA official. The NVRA official shall contact the commission to request that the information be provided to the county voter registration office or that the commission file a statement with the county voter registration office indicating why the information is not available.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.63; P.L.209-2003, SEC.56; P.L.164-2006, SEC.29; P.L.64-2014, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-40 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-40
Reconciliation of sum of selections and undervotes
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. After every ballot is cast, a reconciliation of the sum of selections and undervotes must occur. The undervotes may not be generated as a default but must be generated as the result of scanning the ballot as the ballot is cast.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-30
Voting at more than one town convention held during same election year
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. A person who knowingly votes at a town convention in violation of IC 3-8-5-11(c) commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.167-2001, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-22.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-22.5
Court issuance of order on commission certificate; finality of recount decision; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 22.5. (a) After the commission files its certificate under section 22 of this chapter, the court that appointed the commission shall issue an order that does the following:

(1) Acknowledges the filing of the certificate.

(2) Discharges the commission.

(3) Releases election materials impounded during the recount.

(b) The determination of a commission under section 22 of this chapter is final, although an appeal may be taken to the court that appointed the commission.

(c) An appeal under subsection (b):

(1) must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after the court issues the order under subsection (a); and

(2) is limited to:

(A) questions of law arising out of the recount; and

(B) procedural defects by the recount commission that affected the outcome of the recount.

As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.144. Amended by P.L.3-1989, SEC.13; P.L.3-1993, SEC.214; P.L.66-2003, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-7-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-7-13-6
Disfranchisement of prisoners; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to a person who is:

(1) otherwise qualified to register under this article; and

(2) not imprisoned or subject to lawful detention.

(b) A person described in subsection (a) who is:

(1) on probation;

(2) on parole;

(3) subject to home detention under IC 35-38-2.5; or

(4) placed in a community corrections program under IC 35-38-2.6;

is eligible to register and to vote.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 3-6-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-6-11-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.83-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.7 / Section 3-7-26.7-5
Establishment of secure website; requirements for website
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, shall establish a secure website to permit individuals described in section 1 of this chapter to submit applications under this chapter.

(b) The secure website established under subsection (a) must allow an individual described in section 1 of this chapter to submit:

(1) an application:

(A) for registration as a first time voter in Indiana; or

(B) to change the individual's name, address, or other information set forth in the individual's existing voter registration record; and

(2) information to establish that the applicant is eligible under section 1 of this chapter to register online.

As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-5-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-5-4-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-21-7 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-16
Disclosure of ballot; record
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. If a voter shows the voter's ballot or a part of the ballot to another person after the ballot has been marked so as to disclose any of the candidates voted for or how the voter voted on a public question, the ballot may not be deposited in a ballot box. A record of the occurrence shall be made on the poll list, and the voter may not vote again at the election.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.117.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.9 / Section 3-6-4.9-8
Waiver or reduction of penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An enforcement authority may, upon the unanimous vote of its entire membership, find that imposition of a civil penalty required to be imposed under this chapter would be unjust under the circumstances and do either of the following:

(1) Waive the penalty.

(2) Reduce the penalty to an amount specified by the enforcement authority.

As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 3-6-5.2-9
Appeal of board decision; time to file
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Except as expressly provided by statute, an appeal may be taken from a decision of the board to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court. An appeal taken under this section must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after the board makes the decision subject to the appeal.

As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-36 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-36
"Election district"
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. "Election district" means the area comprised by precincts where voters who are qualified to vote for a candidate or on a public question reside and whose votes a candidate or committee proposes to influence.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-12
No adjournment or recess after opening of polls until closed
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. After the opening of the polls, there may be no adjournment or recess until after the polls have been closed and the inspector is ready to leave with the ballot box and other documents and papers to be delivered to the circuit court clerk.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.254.
Ind. Code § 3-8-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8-3-4
Time for filing petition; return of petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A petition required by section 2 of this chapter must be submitted to the county voter registration office 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 primary election will be held and ending at noon ten (10) days before the final date for filing a declaration of candidacy under IC 3-8-2-4 for the primary election.

(b) After the certification of a petition under this section, the county voter registration office may, upon the request of the candidate named in the petition, return the original petition to the candidate for filing under section 5 of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-19(b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.37; P.L.3-1997, SEC.135; P.L.225-2011, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 3-9-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-9-1-4
Statement of organization; content
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A committee must include in its statement of organization the following:

(1) The name and address of the committee.

(2) The purpose for which the committee is formed, unless the committee is a candidate's committee that identifies a specific office sought by the candidate.

(3) The name and address of the chairman and treasurer.

(4) If applicable, the name, address, office sought, and political party affiliation or independent status of each candidate whom the committee is supporting.

(5) If the committee is a legislative caucus committee, political action committee, or regular party committee and is supporting the entire ticket of a political party, the name of the party.

(6) If the committee is a political action committee supporting or opposing a public question, the following:

(A) A brief statement of the question supported or opposed.

(B) A certification that no preliminary activity occurring before the filing of the statement was funded by a prohibited source.

(7) A listing of all banks, safety deposit boxes, and other depositories used.

(8) Other information prescribed by the election division under IC 3-6-4.2-12(8).

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.82; P.L.3-1997, SEC.171; P.L.176-1999, SEC.37; P.L.169-2015, SEC.71; P.L.64-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-26
"Contestor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. "Contestor" means a person who initiates a proceeding to contest the result of an election.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-18.1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 3-11-18.1-10
Administration of election according to laws and plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the county shall administer an election conducted at a vote center in accordance with federal law, this title, and the plan adopted with the county election board's order under section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.225-2011, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-12-2-14
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 § 3-12-8-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-12-8-16
Hearing; date
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The court shall fix a date within twenty (20) days after the return day fixed in the notice to the contestee for the hearing of a contest.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-6 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-13.9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-13.9
Validation of testing method
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.9. A voting system must have a validation method approved by the commission as part of the certification of the voting system to ensure that the software is tested and that no uncertified software is present on the voting system. A vendor shall provide the instructions for use of the validation method to the entity designated under IC 3-11-16 to permit the entity to perform this validation before the voting system is certified under this chapter and at any time during the term of the certification of the voting system.

As added by P.L.193-2021, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 3-10-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-10-2-15
Nomination of candidates for certain local offices by convention; deadline; certification of nominees; consent of nominees
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) This section applies to a political party whose nominee received at least two percent (2%) but less than ten percent (10%) of the votes cast for secretary of state at the last election for that office.

(b) This section applies only to a local office that is:

(1) not listed in IC 3-8-2-5; and

(2) not a municipal office subject to IC 3-8-5-17 or IC 3-10-6-12.

(c) A political party subject to this section shall nominate the party's candidate for a local office at a county convention of the party conducted not later than noon on the date specified by IC 3-13-1-7(a)(1) for a major political party to act to fill a candidate vacancy.

(d) The chairman and secretary of the convention shall execute a certificate of nomination in writing, setting out the following:

(1) The name of each nominee as:

(A) the nominee wants the nominee's name to appear on the ballot; and

(B) the nominee's name is permitted to appear on the ballot under IC 3-5-7.

(2) The residence address of each nominee.

(3) The office for which each nominee was nominated.

(4) That each nominee is legally qualified to hold office.

(5) The political party device or emblem by which the ticket will be designated on the ballot.

Both the chairman and secretary shall acknowledge the certificate before an officer authorized to take acknowledgment of deeds.

(e) Each candidate nominated under this section shall execute a consent to the nomination in the same form as a candidate nominated by petition under IC 3-8-6.

(f) The certificate required by subsection (d) and the consent required by subsection (e) must be filed with the circuit court clerk of the county containing the greatest percentage of population of the election district for which the candidate has been nominated by the convention not later than noon on the date specified by IC 3-13-1-15(c) for a major political party to file a certificate of candidate selection.

(g) A candidate's consent to the nomination 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 to the nomination. If there is a difference between the name on the candidate's consent to the nomination and the name on the candidate's voter registration record, the officer with whom the consent to the nomination is filed shall forward the information to the voter registration officer of the appropriate county. 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 to the nomination.

(h) A question concerning the validity of a candidate's nomination under this section shall be determined by a county election board in accordance with IC 3-13-1-16.5(b) and IC 3-13-1-16.5(c).

(i) A nominee who wants to withdraw must file a notice of withdrawal in accordance with IC 3-8-7-28.

As added by P.L.4-1996, SEC.45. Amended by P.L.202-1999, SEC.14; P.L.66-2003, SEC.31; P.L.9-2004, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-3
Precinct committeeman or delegate to state convention; necessity of declaration of candidacy
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who desires to be elected either or both of the following at a primary election shall file a declaration of candidacy:

(1) Precinct committeeman.

(2) Delegate to a state convention.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-9-1 part; 3-1-9-4.5(b); 3-1-9-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-15
President pro tempore of common council assumes duty of mayor if position of deputy mayor not established in third class city
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if the position of deputy mayor is not established by ordinance in a third class city, the president pro tempore of the common council assumes the duties of mayor until the office is filled under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.7-3-2
Qualifications for provisional ballot counters
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An otherwise qualified person is eligible to serve as a counter unless the person:

(1) is unable to read, write, and speak the English language;

(2) has any property bet or wagered on the result of the election;

(3) is a candidate to be voted for at the election in any part of the county, except as an unopposed candidate for precinct committeeman or state convention delegate; or

(4) is the spouse, parent, father-in-law, mother-in-law, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece of a candidate or declared write-in candidate to be voted for at the election in any part of the county, except as an unopposed candidate. This subdivision disqualifies a person whose relationship to the candidate is the result of birth, marriage, or adoption.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-19
Securing ballots, certificates, and tally papers; delivery
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. As soon as the ballots have been counted, the counters shall do the following in the presence of the county election board:

(1) Place in a strong paper envelope or bag the following:

(A) All provisional ballots, voted and spoiled.

(B) All provisional ballots:

(i) determined invalid under section 3 of this chapter; or

(ii) rejected under section 5 of this chapter.

(C) All protested and uncounted provisional ballots.

(D) All provisional ballot envelopes.

(E) All executed affidavits relating to the provisional ballots.

(F) The tally papers.

(2) Securely seal the envelope or bag.

(3) Have both counters initial the envelope or bag.

(4) Plainly mark on the outside of the envelope or bag in ink the precinct in which the provisional ballots were cast.

(5) Deliver the envelope or bag to the circuit court clerk.

(6) Notify the circuit court clerk of the number of ballots placed in the envelope or bag.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-13-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13-3-2
United States House of Representatives; special election
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A vacancy that occurs, other than by resignation, in the United States House of Representatives shall be certified to the governor by the circuit court clerk of the county in which the Representative resided.

(b) A special election shall be held to fill a vacancy in the United States House of Representatives in accordance with IC 3-10-8.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.429.
Ind. Code § 3-13-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-13-5-8
Rights and duties of person selected to fill vacancy
Status: repealed

Sec. 8. A person certified to fill a vacancy under this chapter has all the rights and duties of a member of the general assembly elected at a general election. The person serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 2-2.1-2-4.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-16
Accuracy of list; updates
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. As required under 52 U.S.C. 21083, the election division and each county voter registration office shall ensure that voter registration records are accurate and updated regularly.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-18
"Caucus"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. As used in IC 3-9, "caucus" refers to a caucus to fill a candidate vacancy under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2. The term does not include a caucus to fill a vacant office under IC 3-13-5 or IC 3-13-11.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-7-28-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 28 / Section 3-7-28-1
Provision of information to county chairmen, candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The county voter registration office shall provide voter registration information to certain county chairmen and candidates as provided in this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 3-7-41-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 41 / Section 3-7-41-1
Name change
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A voter whose name is changed may vote at the election by filing with the circuit court clerk or board of registration a verified statement.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.51. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-29 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-29
Required list voter registration management features; restriction of access to certain information
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) The computerized list must include voter registration management features that do the following:

(1) Automatically assign voter identification numbers in accordance with this title.

(2) Calculate the number of registered voters by precinct or any election district.

(3) Permit expedited web based inquiries concerning polling place locations.

(4) Track and report all voter list maintenance transactions performed within the system.

(5) Permit tracking regarding the political party ballot requested by voters voting in a primary.

(6) Generate a variety of reports on paper or disc format, such as walking lists, call lists, lists of voters by precinct, lists of voters by name, date of birth, or date of registration, and lists of voters by other household data.

(7) Identify voters who are currently less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(8) Permit electronic processing of voter registration information received as files from other state and federal agencies.

(9) Provide flexible query functions for management and statistical reports, including the ability of the secretary of state or a co-director of the election division to view individual voter registration records.

(10) Contain full audit controls and management reports to track and manage the work of county voter registration office employees, including the ability of the secretary of state or the co-directors of the election division to determine whether a county voter registration office is performing voter list maintenance functions in the manner required by IC 3-7.

(b) The reports and lists generated under subsection (a)(6) and (a)(7) may not contain any information described by IC 3-7-26.4-8(c), except when provided to a person who:

(1) is entitled to a complete compilation of the voter registration information; and

(2) has paid the annual fee required under IC 3-7-26.4 for the current calendar year.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 3-3-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-3-4-5
Resolution of inconsistent inclusions in congressional districts
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Any part of Indiana that has not been described as included in a district is included within the district that:

(1) is contiguous to the part; and

(2) contains the least population of districts contiguous to that part according to the 2020 decennial census of Indiana.

(b) If any part of Indiana is described as being in more than one (1) district, the part is included within the district that:

(1) is one (1) of the districts in which the part is listed in:

(A) IC 3-3-5, before November 8, 2022; and

(B) IC 3-3-6, after November 7, 2022;

whichever is applicable;

(2) is contiguous to the part; and

(3) contains the least population according to the 2020 decennial census of Indiana.

(c) If any part of Indiana:

(1) is described in:

(A) IC 3-3-5, before November 8, 2022; and

(B) IC 3-3-6, after November 7, 2022;

as being in one (1) district; and

(2) is entirely surrounded by another district;

the part shall be incorporated into the district that surrounds the part.

(d) If any part of Indiana:

(1) is described as being in one (1) district; and

(2) is not contiguous to another part of the district that contains the majority of the population in the district;

the part is included with the contiguous district that contains the least population according to the 2020 decennial census of Indiana.

As added by P.L.215-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.221-2021, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-6.5
County chairmen or county committee authorization; expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. An authorization given to a county chairman or a county committee under section 6 of this chapter expires at the time of the next election for precinct committeemen under IC 3-10-1-4.5 or IC 3-10-1-4.6 for the party with which the county chairman or county committee is affiliated.

As added by P.L.240-2025, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-8
Certification of candidates nominated at state convention
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a state convention conducted by a political party described by IC 3-8-4-1.

(b) The state chairman and state secretary of the political party holding the state convention shall certify each candidate nominated at the convention to the secretary of state not later than noon July 15 before the general election.

(c) The certificate must be in writing and state the following:

(1) The name of each candidate nominated as:

(A) the candidate wants the candidate's name to appear on the ballot; and

(B) the candidate's name is permitted to appear on the ballot under IC 3-5-7.

The certificate 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) Each candidate's residence address.

(3) Whether each candidate nominated by the convention has complied with IC 3-9-1-5 by filing a campaign finance statement of organization.

(4) The following statements:

(A) A statement that the candidate has attached either of the following to the certificate:

(i) A copy of a statement of economic interests, file stamped by the office required to receive the statement of economic interests.

(ii) A receipt, photocopy of a receipt, or electronic mail from the office of the inspector general or judicial qualifications commission, showing that a statement of economic interests has been filed.

This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office.

(B) 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.

(C) 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.

(D) A statement that the candidate:

(i) is aware of the provisions of IC 3-9 regarding campaign finance and the reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures; and

(ii) 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 subdivision.

(d) The election division shall prescribe the form of the certificate of nomination for the offices. The election division shall provide that the form of the certificate of nomination include the following information:

(1) The dates for filing campaign finance reports under IC 3-9.

(2) The penalties for late filing of campaign finance reports under IC 3-9.

(e) A certificate of nomination 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 certificate of nomination. If there is a difference between the name on the candidate's certificate of nomination and the name on the candidate's voter registration record, the officer with whom the certificate of nomination 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 certificate of nomination.

(f) The certificate of nomination must be signed by the state chairman and state secretary of the political party holding the convention, and set forth the name and residence of the chairman and secretary. The chairman and secretary shall acknowledge the certificate before an individual authorized to administer oaths under IC 33-42-9. The signed acknowledgment must be included in the certificate of nomination executed under this section.

[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.125; P.L.3-1995, SEC.61; P.L.3-1997, SEC.154; P.L.202-1999, SEC.10; P.L.260-2001, SEC.3; P.L.76-2014, SEC.21; P.L.76-2014, SEC.22; P.L.169-2015, SEC.64; P.L.128-2017, SEC.3; P.L.278-2019, SEC.30; P.L.227-2023, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 3-8-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-8-5-12
Chairman and secretary of convention; items of business to be conducted; nomination of candidates; recess and reconvening
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The town chairman and secretary of each town political party committee shall act as chairman and secretary of their respective conventions.

(b) As the first item of convention business, the town chairman shall make the initial determination regarding which individuals are eligible to vote in the town convention under section 11 of this chapter. If an individual objects to the determination of the chairman, the matter shall be put to the vote of all those individuals whose eligibility to vote is not in dispute.

(c) As the second item of convention business, the town chairman shall submit copies of proposed rules to the members of the convention for adoption. The rules must provide for at least the following:

(1) The voting method to be used for nominating candidates at the convention.

(2) The method to be used for resolving tie votes.

(3) Any method for removing candidates from consideration by the convention if no candidate receives a majority vote from all voters casting a ballot at the convention.

(4) The rights of nonvoting observers, media, candidate watchers, or others attending the convention.

(d) If the town chairman of the political party committee is unable or unwilling to act as chairman of the convention, the secretary acts as chairman until the convention elects a chairman of the convention from among the voters attending the convention. If the town secretary of the political party committee is unable or unwilling to act as secretary of the convention, the convention shall elect a secretary of the convention from among the voters attending the convention.

(e) After adoption of the convention rules, the convention may proceed to vote on the candidates to be nominated. The candidates for town offices must be nominated by a majority of the voters present and voting. If more than one (1) person may be elected to an at-large town council seat, the convention shall determine the total votes received by each candidate for an at-large town council seat. The candidates who receive the highest number of votes, up to the total number to be elected, are the nominees of the convention.

(f) The town convention may recess and reconvene if a majority of eligible voters at the convention adopt a motion to recess and reconvene. The motion must state the date, time, and location of the reconvening of the convention. However, a convention may not reconvene on the date by which the certificate must be filed with the circuit court clerk under section 13(d) of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.42; P.L.4-1991, SEC.40; P.L.3-1993, SEC.66; P.L.4-1996, SEC.29; P.L.230-2005, SEC.29; P.L.74-2017, SEC.27; P.L.74-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-9
Unregistered or unauthorized voting
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person who knowingly votes or offers to vote at an election when the person is not registered or authorized to vote commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-7-39-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 3-7-39-12
Record amended from form submitted by mail
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. As required under 52 U.S.C. 20505(a)(3), the circuit court clerk or board of registration shall amend a voter's registration record under this chapter to reflect information stated by a voter on a registration by mail form.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.132.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-14
Declination to register
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An applicant who fails to check either box described in section 12(a)(3) of this chapter or to sign a separate declination form under section 13 of this chapter shall be considered to have declined to register.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.65-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-7-31-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 3-7-31-8
Duties of circuit court clerk or board of registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A circuit court clerk or board of registration shall provide a sufficient number of affidavits of registration for the registration of voters residing in the county. The clerk or board shall also prepare and provide all other supplies needed to permit the registration of voters as provided in this title.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-22
"City"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. "City" means a first class city, second class city, or third class city as classified under IC 36-4-1-1. The term does not include towns.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-12-8-21
Vacation of office by person in possession
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. On demand of a person receiving a commission or certificate of election issued following the certification under section 18 of this chapter, a person in possession of the office in question shall vacate the office. If the person in possession fails to do so, the court may compel the vacation of the office upon the petition of the person holding the commission or certification.

As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.158.
Ind. Code § 3-7-36-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 3-7-36-3
Additional signatures not required; false statements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The circuit court clerk or board of registration shall inform the voter that no signature other than that of the voter is required on the affidavit or form and that a voter who makes a false statement on the affidavit or form is subject to the penalties for perjury.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.9 / Section 3-6-4.9-4
Proceedings subject to administrative orders and procedures statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Proceedings of an enforcement authority under this chapter are subject to IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-6
Removal of member upon request of county chairman
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A circuit court clerk shall remove any member of the county election board upon the request of the county chairman of the political party that nominated that member. The clerk then shall appoint a new member nominated by the county chairman.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-1
Circuit court clerk records and certifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Each circuit court clerk shall do the following:

(1) Keep a separate absentee ballot record for each precinct in the county.

(2) This subdivision applies to a county in which the county voter registration office prepares a certified list of all voters registered to vote in each precinct in the county under IC 3-7-29-1. Either:

(A) certify to each inspector or the inspector's representative, at the time that the ballots and supplies are delivered under IC 3-11-3, the names of the voters:

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

(ii) whose ballots have been received by the county election board under IC 3-11-10; or

(B) provide a certified list of voters that have been marked to designate the names of the voters described in clause (A).

(3) This subdivision applies to a county that has adopted an order to use an electronic poll book under IC 3-7-29-6 or is a vote center county under IC 3-11-18.1. Certify at the time the county voter registration office downloads information to an electronic poll book under IC 3-7-29-6(c), the names of the voters:

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

(B) whose ballots have been received by the county election board under IC 3-11-10.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.78; P.L.271-2013, SEC.26; P.L.76-2014, SEC.45; P.L.157-2019, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.258-2013, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-19
Ballot cards and secrecy envelopes; precinct number or designation; line for poll clerk's initials
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) Each circuit court clerk shall have printed on each ballot used in a precinct the precinct number or designation.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), each circuit court clerk shall print or stamp the precinct number or designation and a line for each poll clerk's initials on both a ballot card and the ballot card's secrecy envelope before the election.

(c) In a vote center county using an electronic poll list, the circuit court clerk shall not print or stamp the poll clerk's initials required by subsection (b) if 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 are printed by a printer separate from the electronic poll list on the back of each ballot card immediately before the ballot card is delivered to the voter.

(d) In a vote center county using an electronic poll book, the circuit court clerk may print or stamp the precinct number or designation:

(1) before the election as provided by subsection (b); or

(2) at the time the ballot card is printed immediately before the ballot card is delivered to a voter as provided by subsection (c).

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.107; P.L.55-2014, SEC.6; P.L.169-2015, SEC.126; P.L.193-2021, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-33 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-33
Notice; elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. The NVRA official shall notify the governing body of the agency of the following:

(1) The scheduled date of each primary, general, municipal, and special election.

(2) The jurisdiction in which the election will be held.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 3-12-3.5-4.5
Securing and returning electronic poll books, voting systems to county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section does not apply to an electronic poll book or voting system subject to an impoundment order issued by a court or a recount commission until the impoundment order is rescinded.

(b) This subsection applies to an electronic poll book. The inspector and judge of the opposite political party shall immediately deliver all electronic poll books from a precinct polling location or vote center to the county election board with the other election material described in IC 3-12-3-2(b). The county election board shall secure the electronic poll books in accordance with the requirements of IC 3-11-15-46.

(c) This subsection applies to a voting system. At any time after the polls close on election day:

(1) the county election board;

(2) teams consisting of at least two (2) individuals that:

(A) are designated by the county election board;

(B) are affiliated with a political party entitled to nominate an individual to serve as an appointed member of the county election board; and

(C) have at least two (2) individuals on the team who are not members of the same political party; or

(3) a commercial delivery entity operating under a contract with the county election board;

shall return all voting systems from the polls for the precinct or from the vote centers to a storage facility to be secured under IC 3-11-15-46.

(d) The county election board may not:

(1) designate any individual to serve on a team if the individual is:

(A) imprisoned;

(B) subject to lawful detention;

(C) on probation;

(D) on parole;

(E) subject to home detention; or

(F) placed in a community corrections program; or

(2) permit a commercial delivery entity to allow any individual who is:

(A) imprisoned;

(B) subject to lawful detention;

(C) on probation;

(D) on parole;

(E) subject to home detention; or

(F) placed in a community corrections program;

to have access to or return a voting system.

(e) If a county election board uses the teams or a commercial delivery entity described in subsection (c), the board shall require that:

(1) two (2) members of each team who are not members of the same political party; or

(2) the commercial delivery entity;

execute a certificate setting forth the information set forth in subsection (f).

(f) The certificate required in subsection (e) must be signed by the two (2) members of each team described in subsection (c) or by an individual authorized to act on behalf of the commercial delivery entity described in subsection (c). The certificate must include the following:

(1) That the voting systems remained in the custody and control of each individual during the period beginning when the voting systems were received at the polls and ending when the voting systems were returned to the location designated for securing voting systems under IC 3-11-15-46.

(2) That no individual other than a team member or an individual acting on behalf of the commercial delivery entity had access to any voting system.

(3) That an individual documented receipt of the voting system at the location when the system was returned.

(4) The:

(A) written name and signature of the individual; and

(B) date that the voting system was delivered to the custody of that individual.

(g) Immediately upon any return of a voting system, the completed certificate must be filed with the county election board.

As added by P.L.193-2021, SEC.91. Amended by P.L.227-2023, SEC.121.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-18
Certificate or petition containing names of more than one candidate
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) This subsection applies to an office to which only one (1) candidate may be elected. If a certificate or petition of nomination contains the name of more than one (1) candidate for the office, none of the names of the candidates on the certificate or petition may be printed on the ballot as a candidate for the office.

(b) This subsection applies to an office for which more than one (1) candidate may be elected. If the certificate or petition contains the names of more than the total number of candidates that may be elected to that office, none of the names of the candidates on the certificate or petition may be printed on the ballot as a candidate for the office.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.9-2004, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-12-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-12-9-5
State, local, or school board offices; official to remain in office until successor is elected and qualified
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Whenever a tie vote at an election for:

(1) a state office;

(2) a local office; or

(3) a school board office;

occurs, the incumbent public official remains in office in accordance with Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana until a successor is elected under this chapter and qualified.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: Ind. Const. Art. 15, § 3; 3-2-11-8.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-11.7-1-7
Clerk's signature and seal on provisional ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Each provisional ballot must be signed by the circuit court clerk or an individual authorized by the circuit court clerk and have the circuit court clerk's seal affixed.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-11-17-7.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-11-17-7.2
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.26. Expired 7-1-2021 by P.L.157-2019, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-12.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-12.3
Arrangement of ballot so that all candidates for the same office appear on the same ballot page or screen
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.3. (a) This section does not apply to a political party office printed on a primary ballot.

(b) A ballot must be arranged so that all candidates for the same office appear on the same page or screen of the ballot.

As added by P.L.227-2023, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.153-2024, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-7.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-7.1
Copy of registration record and voter signatures; evidence of right to vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.1. (a) This subsection does not apply to a county in which electronic poll books are used under IC 3-7-29-6(a)(1) or IC 3-11-18.1. Each county election board shall furnish the inspector of each precinct for use on primary election day a certified copy under IC 3-7-29 of the list of all voters registered to vote in the precinct.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a county in which electronic poll books are used under IC 3-7-29-6(a)(1) or IC 3-11-18.1. The county voter registration office may also provide the inspector of each precinct in the county a certified photocopy of the signature on the affidavit or form of registration of each voter of the precinct for the comparison of signatures under section 24.6 of this chapter.

(c) If the name of a person offering to vote at the primary is in the registration record or listed in the certified copy prepared for the precinct or the electronic poll list, it is sufficient evidence of the person's right to vote unless the person is challenged.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.95. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.66; P.L.271-2013, SEC.10; P.L.258-2013, SEC.69; P.L.76-2014, SEC.26; P.L.169-2015, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-17.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-17.5
Recount commission and other recount costs; payment from county general fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.5. (a) If the amount of the cash deposit or bond available under section 10 of this chapter is not adequate to pay the compensation of the recount commission under section 17 of this chapter, a member of the recount commission is entitled to compensation from the county general fund without appropriation, and upon submission of a claim for compensation to the county executive.

(b) Any other cost of the recount that remains unpaid following the determination of the recount commission and which cannot be recovered from the cash deposit or bond shall be paid from the county general fund without appropriation.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.359.
Ind. Code § 3-7-36-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 3-7-36-14
Registration of absent uniformed services voters beginning on the seventh day before election
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) This section applies to a person described in subsection (b) who applies to register to vote during the period:

(1) beginning on the seventh day before election day; and

(2) ending at noon election day.

(b) An absent uniformed services voter who is absent from Indiana during the registration period applicable to the voter under this chapter and who otherwise would be entitled to register to vote under Indiana law may, upon returning to Indiana during the period described in subsection (a) following discharge from service or reassignment, register to vote by doing the following:

(1) Showing either of the following to the county voter registration office:

(A) A discharge from service, dated not earlier than the beginning of the registration period that ended on the eighth day before election day, of:

(i) the voter;

(ii) the voter's spouse; or

(iii) the individual of whom the voter is a dependent.

(B) A copy of the government movement orders, with a reporting date not earlier than the beginning of the registration period that ended on the eighth day before election day, of:

(i) the voter;

(ii) the voter's spouse; or

(iii) the individual of whom the voter is a dependent.

(2) Completing a registration affidavit.

(c) A voter who registers under this section may vote at the upcoming election only by absentee ballot at the office of the circuit court clerk at the time the voter registers under this section or at any time after the voter registers under this section and before noon on election day. A voter who wants to vote under this subsection must do both of the following:

(1) Complete an application for an absentee ballot.

(2) Sign an affidavit that the voter has not voted at any other precinct in the election.

The voter may vote at subsequent elections as otherwise provided in this title.

(d) If the voter votes by absentee ballot under this section, the circuit court clerk shall do the following:

(1) Certify in writing that the voter registered under this section.

(2) Attach the certification to the voter's absentee ballot envelope.

(e) If the county has a board of registration, the board of registration shall promptly deliver the voter's registration affidavit to the circuit court clerk to permit the voter to vote under subsection (c).

(f) If the voter chooses not to vote under subsection (c), the county voter registration office shall register the voter on the first day of the next registration period.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.47; P.L.219-2013, SEC.13; P.L.76-2014, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-22
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.485. Repealed by P.L.11-1992, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-16
Certificate of election; issuance
Status: repealed

Sec. 16. A certificate of election may not be issued until the period allowed under section 14 of this chapter for the discovery and correction of errors has expired.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-12-2-11
Envelope or bag to be placed in receptacle having two locks; disposition of keys
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Upon receipt of the envelope or bag under section 9 of this chapter, the envelope or bag shall be placed in a receptacle having two (2) different locks provided by the county executive. The receptacle shall be locked, and one (1) key shall be given to the circuit court clerk and the other key shall be given to the county election board member of the other political party.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-12 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-3
Consequence for ballots not satisfying criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If the board determines that the affidavit executed by the provisional voter has not been properly executed, that the provisional voter is not a qualified voter of the precinct, that the voter failed to provide proof of identification when required under IC 3-10-1, IC 3-11-8, or IC 3-11-10-26, or that the provisional voter did not register to vote at a registration agency under this article on a date within the registration period, the board shall make the following findings:

(1) The provisional ballot is invalid.

(2) The provisional ballot may not be counted.

(3) The provisional ballot envelope containing the ballots cast by the provisional voter may not be opened.

(b) If the county election board determines that a provisional ballot is invalid, a notation shall be made on the provisional ballot envelope: "Provisional ballot determined invalid".

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.177; P.L.109-2005, SEC.14; P.L.103-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-5-10-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-5-10-11
Inclusion of territory in more than one district; rule of assignment
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. If any territory in the political subdivision is included in more than one (1) of the districts, the territory is included in the district that:

(1) is one (1) of the districts in which the territory is described in the ordinance or resolution that establishes the plan;

(2) is contiguous to that territory; and

(3) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory.

As added by P.L.169-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 3-6-5.2-2
"Board" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the board of elections and registration established by section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-12-5-1.5
Sending certified statements electronically; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) This section applies to a statement required to be transmitted to the election division by a circuit court clerk under this chapter.

(b) A statement described in subsection (a) shall be sent by using the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3 unless the election division authorizes the use of an alternative method for transmitting the certificate. A statement sent under this section complies with any requirement for the statement to be certified or sealed.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.187. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-26
Mayor of second or third class city
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. A candidate for the office of mayor of a second or third class city must have resided in the city for at least one (1) year before the election.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 36-4-5-2(b).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-11-6.5-5
Reimbursement of county from fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If a county's application is approved under section 4 of this chapter, the secretary of state shall, subject to this section, reimburse the county from the fund an amount to be determined by the secretary of state.

(b) Payment of money from the fund is subject to the availability of money in the fund and the requirements of this chapter and HAVA.

(c) It is the intent of the general assembly that a county eligible for reimbursement under section 4 of this chapter be reimbursed from federal money received by the state to the maximum extent permitted by federal law.

As added by P.L.239-2001, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.124; P.L.164-2006, SEC.95; P.L.153-2013, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-31.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-31.7
Voting procedure; standards to define a vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 31.7. (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 an optical scan voting system.

(b) After receiving ballot cards, 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 marking the connectable arrows, circles, ovals, or squares immediately beside:

(A) the candidates' names; or

(B) the numbers referring to the candidates; and

(2) the voter's preference on each public question by marking the connectable arrow, oval, or square beside:

(A) the word "yes" or "no" under the question; or

(B) the number referring to the word "yes" or "no" on the ballot.

(c) If an election is a general or municipal election and a voter desires to vote for all the candidates of one (1) political party, the voter may mark:

(1) the circle enclosing the device; or

(2) the connectable arrow, circle, oval, or square described in section 11 of this chapter;

that designates the candidates of that political party. Except as provided by IC 3-11-7-4(b), the voter's vote shall then be counted for all the candidates of that political party. However, if the voter marks the circle, arrow, oval, or square of an independent ticket (described in IC 3-11-2-6), the vote shall not be counted for any other independent candidate on the ballot.

(d) This subsection applies to a voter casting a ballot on a voting system that includes features of both an optical scan ballot card voting system and a direct record electronic voting system. After entering into a booth used with the voting system, the voter shall indicate the candidates for whom the voter desires to vote and the voter's preference on each public question by:

(1) inserting a paper ballot or an optical scan ballot into the voting system; or

(2) using headphones to listen to a recorded list of political parties, candidates, and public questions.

(e) A voter using a voting system described in subsection (d) may indicate the voter's selections by:

(1) touching a device on or in the squares immediately adjacent to the name of a political party, candidate, or response to a public question; or

(2) indicating the voter's choices by using a sip puff device that enables the voter to indicate a choice by inhaling or exhaling.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.317. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.170; P.L.176-1999, SEC.89; P.L.209-2003, SEC.161; P.L.58-2005, SEC.20; P.L.221-2005, SEC.86; P.L.76-2014, SEC.42; P.L.128-2015, SEC.193; P.L.21-2016, SEC.18; P.L.227-2023, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 3-7-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-7-14-1
Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter prescribes voter registration procedures in Indiana's motor vehicle authority as provided in 52 U.S.C. 20504.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-17
Entry and memorandum of vote count
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The number of votes that each candidate and public question received shall be written in words and numbers. The counters shall prepare a memorandum of the total votes cast for each candidate and on each public question and ensure that each member of the county election board receives a copy of the memorandum.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-10-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-10-5-8
Nomination petitions; required number of signatures
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A single petition required by section 7 of this chapter may nominate any number of candidates, but not more than the total number of delegates to be elected from the county. A petition must be signed by at least five hundred (500) voters for each delegate nominated.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-14
Security against unauthorized voting
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An electronic voting system must be designed so that it can be determined whether the system has been operated after once being secured against additional voting.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-4
Vacancy
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If a delegate vacancy exists to a political party's state convention, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the rules of the political party.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-22
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.3-1997, SEC.475.
Ind. Code § 3-5-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-5-9-2
"Government employee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "government employee" refers to an employee of a unit. The term does not include an individual who holds only an elected office.

As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-8
Electronic voting system display before election; posting sample ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Each county election board may make available at convenient places throughout the county electronic voting systems for the instruction of the voters. The board shall locate the systems at places where people usually assemble, such as shopping centers. The board shall have the systems attended at convenient hours designated by the board by persons able to instruct others in their use. The county chairmen of the major political parties of the state must approve the persons attending the systems under this section.

(b) This subsection applies to a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000). At least ten (10) days before an election, each county election board shall duplicate, distribute, and cause to be posted copies of official sample ballots prepared by the county election board to schools, fire stations, county courthouses, and other public buildings in the county.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.7-1991, SEC.7; P.L.12-1992, SEC.11; P.L.3-1993, SEC.172; P.L.2-1996, SEC.199; P.L.3-1997, SEC.329; P.L.194-2013, SEC.72; P.L.11-2023, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-13-7-6
Term of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. 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 § 3-9-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-9-2-9
Transfer of contributions to treasurer; segregation of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Each person who accepts a contribution for a committee shall, on demand of the treasurer of the committee, and in any case within thirty (30) days after receipt of the contribution, transfer to the treasurer the actual contribution if it is money or a detailed account if it is other than money.

(b) The transfer must include the actual monetary value and the information about the contribution required to be reported by the treasurer under IC 3-9-5-14.

(c) This subsection applies to a committee that accepts contributions or makes expenditures in an aggregate amount of more than two hundred dollars ($200) in a year. All funds of a committee must be segregated from, and may not be commingled with, the personal funds of officers, members, or associates of the committee.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-3-7.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.7-1990, SEC.31; P.L.3-1997, SEC.178.
Ind. Code § 3-7-15-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-7-15-15
Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Voter registration information received or maintained by an office under this chapter is confidential and may be used only for voter registration purposes as provided in this article and 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(7).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-9.5
Voter with print disabilities; requesting voter registration application
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. A voter with print disabilities may request a voter registration application in the manner set forth in IC 3-11-4-5.8.

As added by P.L.109-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-6
Ensuring accuracy; implementation of programs; records; computerized registration information; fees; use of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 20507(i), a county voter registration office shall retain records concerning the implementation of programs and activities conducted for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and currency of the voter registration list. These records include the following:

(1) Lists of names and addresses of voters who were sent notices under the voter list maintenance program.

(2) Information concerning whether a voter has responded to a notice described by subdivision (1) as of the date the inspection of the record is made.

(b) The county voter registration office shall retain the records described by this section for at least two (2) years. Except for records concerning declinations to register to vote or that indicate the identity of a voter registration agency where a person registered, the county voter registration office shall make the records available for public inspection and photocopying at a reasonable cost as provided in IC 5-14-3.

(c) In accordance with IC 5-14-3-3(h) and notwithstanding any other statute, a county voter registration office shall, with regard to voter registration information concerning voters of the county on a computerized system, act in accordance with a nondiscriminatory uniform policy adopted by the county election board. The policy must:

(1) apply to all records maintained in the computerized list, including election administration records and absentee activity reports; and

(2) either:

(A) permit a person to duplicate or obtain a duplicate copy of a computer disc or other similar record system that contains this voter registration information; or

(B) not permit the person to duplicate or obtain a duplicate copy of the information.

Notwithstanding IC 5-14-3-8, the county election board may adopt a nondiscriminatory uniform fee for the production of this electronic record.

(d) A person who requests computerized voter registration information under subsection (c) must provide a written statement that the person will not:

(1) use the information to solicit merchandise, goods, services, or subscriptions; or

(2) sell, loan, give away, or otherwise deliver the information obtained by the request to any other person;

for a purpose other than political activities or political fundraising activities.

(e) Publication of information obtained under subsection (d) in a news broadcast or newspaper is not prohibited.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.82; P.L.209-2003, SEC.36; P.L.225-2011, SEC.14; P.L.258-2013, SEC.39; P.L.128-2015, SEC.106; P.L.153-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.20. Repealed by P.L.258-2013, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.2 / Section 3-6-4.2-16
Election administration's conference fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The election administrator's conference fund is established for the purpose of conducting the instructional meeting required under section 14 of this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the election division.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Fees collected under section 15 of this chapter.

(2) Interest deposited in the fund under subsection (f).

(c) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for purposes of this section.

(d) The election division shall annually prepare a plan for the expenditure of the money in the fund.

(e) Money in the fund may be spent to conduct the instructional meeting required under section 14 of this chapter.

(f) The treasurer of state shall invest money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.

(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year reverts to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.240-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-13-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-13-9-6
Bond, oath, rights, and duties of person filling vacancy
Status: repealed

Sec. 6. A person filling a vacancy under this chapter must give the same bond and take the same oath and has the same rights and duties as the official who vacated the office.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-9-11(c); 3-2-10-8.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-15
Voter counting device
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. An electronic voting system must be able to indicate during an election how many voters have voted by use of a counting device.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-24
Poll clerks; assistant poll clerks
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. A town election board shall appoint two (2) poll clerks, and may appoint two (2) assistant poll clerks, of opposite political parties for each precinct in the town. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the poll clerks and assistant poll clerks have the same powers and duties, and are subject to the same qualifications and penalties, as poll clerks and assistant poll clerks appointed for a general election under IC 3-6-6-2 and IC 3-6-6-3.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-12.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-31 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-31
Determination of violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. The circuit court clerk shall determine whether a notice filed under section 30 of this chapter describes a violation of NVRA or this article if the facts set forth in the notice are assumed to be true. The clerk may consult with the NVRA official in making a determination under this section.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-32 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-32
Additional instruction to voter after entering voting booth
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. If a voter needs additional instruction after entering the voting booth, the voter may request assistance from the two (2) judges. The judges shall then approach but not enter the booth and call out the additional instructions to the voter.

[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.318.
Ind. Code § 3-11-4-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11-4-22
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-22-4 part; 3-1-22-19 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.56. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-4
Appointment of members; term of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board members appointed by the circuit court clerk serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.

[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.35.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-18
Certification of vote count; time
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. When all the votes have been counted, the absentee ballot counters shall prepare a certificate stating the number of votes that each candidate received for each office and the number of votes cast on each public question.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-3-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-3-6-9
Ninth Congressional District
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The Ninth Congressional District consists of the following:

COUNTIES:

Brown County, Clark County, Dearborn County, Decatur County, Floyd County, Franklin County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Jennings County, Lawrence County, Monroe County, Ohio County, Ripley County, Scott County, Switzerland County, Washington County

Bartholomew County TOWNSHIPS:

Jackson Township, Ohio Township, Wayne Township

Bartholomew County CENSUS BLOCKS:

180050114001020, 180050114001021, 180050114001022, 180050114001023, 180050114001024, 180050114003009, 180050114003010, 180050114003016, 180050114003017, 180050114003046, 180050114003052, 180050114003053, 180050114003054, 180050114003055, 180050114003056, 180050114003057, 180050114003058, 180050114003059, 180050114003060, 180050114003061, 180050114003062, 180050114003063, 180050114003064, 180050114003065, 180050114003066, 180050114004000, 180050114004001, 180050114004002, 180050114004003, 180050114004004, 180050114004005, 180050114004006, 180050114004007, 180050114004008, 180050114004009, 180050114004010, 180050114004011, 180050114004012, 180050114004013, 180050114004014, 180050114004015, 180050114004016, 180050114004017, 180050114004018, 180050114004019, 180050114004020, 180050114004021, 180050114004022, 180050114004023, 180050114004024, 180050114004025, 180050114004026, 180050114004027, 180050114004028, 180050114004029, 180050114004030, 180050114004031, 180050114004032, 180050114004033, 180050114004034, 180050114004035, 180050114004036, 180050114004037, 180050114004038, 180050114004039, 180050114004040, 180050114004041

As added by P.L.221-2021, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-5-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-5-4-15
Local government office; employee leave to serve on election day
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) For purposes of this section, "local government office" means an office of a county, city, town, township, or school.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a county, city, town, township, or school shall provide to an employee of a local government office who requests leave to serve:

(1) on primary election day or general election day; and

(2) as a precinct election officer;

a paid day of leave to serve as a precinct election officer.

(c) The requirements under subsection (b) do not apply if the requesting employee's duties are necessary for purposes of public safety or election day operations.

(d) An employee granted leave under subsection (b) is entitled to receive compensation for serving as a precinct election officer.

As added by P.L.240-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 3-6-4.5-27
Record and other materials given to arbitrator
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21112, the record and other materials from any proceedings conducted by the commission shall be made available for use by the arbitrator.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-13.4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-13.4
Voting system and voters with disabilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.4. (a) This section does not apply to the purchase, lease, or lease-purchase of additional or replacement components of a voting system in use in a county before January 1, 2005.

(b) The commission shall determine whether a voting system provides a practical and effective means for voters with disabilities to cast ballots in private.

(c) If the commission determines that any voting system meets the criteria described in subsection (b), a county may not purchase, lease, or lease-purchase any other voting system that does not meet the criteria described in subsection (b).

As added by P.L.97-2004, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-18.5
Voter use of lists to aid voting; prohibition on electioneering
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.5. A voter may bring into the polling place a list of candidates and public questions for the voter's use in voting, including a list stored on a cellular telephone or similar electronic device, as long as electioneering does not occur.

As added by P.L.169-2015, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6.5-3.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-11-6.5-3.1
Use of HAVA Title II funds; maintenance of expenditures
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.1. (a) This section applies to money received under Title II, Subtitle D, Part I of HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21001 through 52 U.S.C. 21008) and deposited in the account established under section 2 of this chapter for those funds.

(b) Money deposited in the account must be used to comply with the requirements of Title III of HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21081 through 52 U.S.C. 21102).

(c) In conformity with Section 254(a)(7) of HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21004), the state shall maintain expenditures by the state for activities funded by the payment of funds described by this section at a level that is not less than the level of those expenditures maintained by the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.122. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.5; P.L.153-2013, SEC.8; P.L.128-2015, SEC.167.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-14
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Each county election board, in addition to duties otherwise prescribed by law, shall do the following:

(1) Conduct all elections and administer the election laws within the county, except as provided in IC 3-8-5 and IC 3-10-7 for town conventions and municipal elections in certain small towns.

(2) Prepare all ballots.

(3) Distribute all ballots to all of the precincts in the county.

(b) Not later than the Monday before distributing ballots and voting systems to the precincts in the county, the county election board shall notify the county chairman of each major political party and, upon request, the chairman of any other bona fide political party in the county, that sample ballots are available for inspection.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.26; P.L.11-1988, SEC.1; P.L.3-1993, SEC.13; P.L.12-1995, SEC.18; P.L.2-1996, SEC.5; P.L.3-1997, SEC.37; P.L.221-2005, SEC.9; P.L.258-2013, SEC.18.