Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.202; P.L.3-1997, SEC.335. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.127.
Ind. Code § 3-13-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-13-8-13
Term of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A person selected to fill a vacant office under this chapter holds the office for the remainder of the term, except as provided in section 4 of this chapter.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-9.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.5-3-3
Candidate appointed watchers; rights and requirements
Status: in_force

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

(b) A watcher appointed under this section:

(1) has the rights; and

(2) must follow the requirements;

set forth in IC 3-6-9.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-12-10-7
Delegation of powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The state recount commission may designate one (1) or more members of the commission or one (1) or more other persons to exercise any of its powers, other than the:

(1) final adoption of rules;

(2) final determination of a recount under IC 3-12-11; or

(3) final determination of a contest under IC 3-12-11.

(b) Each person designated by the commission under subsection (a) who is not a member of the commission must be an attorney (as defined in IC 23-1.5-1-4).

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.392.
Ind. Code § 3-12-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-12-13-5
Elections subject to post-election audits
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The secretary of state shall determine the number of elections that are subject to a post-election audit.

(b) All contested elections for an elected office and all public questions are eligible for designation under subsection (a) for a post-election audit.

As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2020, SEC.11; P.L.115-2022, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-10
Submission of petition to county voter registration office; return of petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A petition required by section 8 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 may be filed under section 4 of this chapter in the year in which the primary election will be held and ending at noon ninety-one (91) days before 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 with the secretary of state under section 5 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.33; P.L.5-1989, SEC.24; P.L.225-2011, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 3-7-15-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-7-15-8
Procedures for registration
Status: in_force

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

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

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

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 3-6-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-6-1-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.10-1987, SEC.2; P.L.3-1987, SEC.14; P.L.10-1988, SEC.5; P.L.5-1989, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-20
Deceptive registration of vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. A person who knowingly:

(1) deceives a voter in registering the voter's vote under IC 3-11-8; or

(2) registers a voter's vote in a way other than as requested by the voter;

commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.468; P.L.158-2013, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.2 / Section 3-6-5.2-8
Attorney to provide legal services to board
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board may, by a vote of a majority of the members of the board, hire attorneys to provide legal services for the board, as determined by the board.

As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.230-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-12-8-6
Contest of election; content of verified petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A petition filed under section 5 of this chapter must state the following:

(1) That the petitioner desires to contest the nomination or election to an office.

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

(3) That the petitioner in good faith believes that one (1) or more of the following occurred:

(A) The person declared nominated or elected does not comply with a specific constitutional or statutory requirement set forth in the petition that is applicable to a candidate for the office.

(B) A mistake was made in the printing or distribution of ballots used in the election that makes it impossible to determine which candidate received the highest number of votes cast in the election.

(C) A mistake occurred in the programming of an electronic voting system, making it impossible to determine the candidate who received the highest number of votes.

(D) An electronic voting system malfunctioned, making it impossible to determine the candidate who received the highest number of votes.

(E) A deliberate act or series of actions occurred making it impossible to determine the candidate who received the highest number of votes cast in the election.

(b) A petition stating that the petitioner believes that it is impossible to determine the candidate that received the highest number of votes for one (1) of the reasons described in subsection (a)(3)(B), (a)(3)(C), or (a)(3)(D) must identify each precinct in which:

(1) ballots:

(A) containing the printing mistake; or

(B) distributed by mistake;

were cast;

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

(3) an electronic voting system malfunctioned.

(c) A petition stating that the petitioner believes that an act or series of actions described in subsection (a)(3)(E) occurred must identify each precinct or other location in which the act or series of actions occurred to the extent known to the petitioner.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.155; P.L.10-1989, SEC.13; P.L.4-1991, SEC.118; P.L.176-1999, SEC.101; P.L.221-2005, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 3-10-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10-3-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-15-7.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-14-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-14-1-17
Use of government employer's property for soliciting contribution, advocating election or defeat of a candidate, or advocate approval or defeat of a public question
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) As used in this section, "government employee" refers to any of the following:

(1) An employee of the state.

(2) An employee of a political subdivision.

(3) A special state appointee (as defined in IC 4-2-6-1).

(4) An employee of a charter school (as defined in IC 20-24-1-4).

(b) As used in this section, "government employer" refers to the state or a political subdivision.

(c) As used in this section, "property" refers only to the following:

(1) Equipment, goods, and materials, including mail and messaging systems.

(2) Money.

(d) A government employee may not knowingly or intentionally use the property of the employee's government employer to do any of the following:

(1) Solicit a contribution.

(2) Advocate the election or defeat of a candidate.

(3) Advocate the approval or defeat of a public question.

(e) A government employee may not knowingly or intentionally distribute campaign materials advocating:

(1) the election or defeat of a candidate; or

(2) the approval or defeat of a public question;

on the government employer's real property during regular working hours.

(f) This section does not prohibit the following:

(1) Activities permitted under IC 6-1.1-20.

(2) A government employee from carrying out administrative duties under the direction of an elected official who is the government employee's supervisor.

(g) A government employee who knowingly or intentionally performs several actions described in subsection (d) or (e) in a connected series that are closely related in time, place, and circumstance may be charged with only one (1) violation of this section for that connected series of actions.

(h) A government employee who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

As added by P.L.258-2013, SEC.85. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.72; P.L.168-2014, SEC.2; P.L.169-2015, SEC.157; P.L.216-2015, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-28.2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-28.2
Applicability; initials of poll clerks on ballot card
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.2. (a) This section:

(1) does not apply to a ballot card voted by absentee ballot; and

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

(b) The printed initials of the poll clerks captured through the electronic signature pad or tablet at the time the poll clerks log onto the electronic poll book system may be printed by a printer separate from the electronic poll book on the back of each ballot card immediately before the ballot card is delivered to the voter.

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

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

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

As added by P.L.76-2014, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-21 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-21
Packaging counted ballots for storage; procedure in county having a consolidated city
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) As soon as the ballots have been counted, the absentee ballot counters shall, in the presence of the county election board, do the following:

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

(A) All ballots, voted and not voted, together with all protested and uncounted ballots.

(B) One (1) copy of each of the certificates prepared under IC 3-11.5-4-1 and IC 3-11.5-4-8.

(C) The tally papers.

(2) Securely seal the envelope or bag.

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

(4) Plainly mark on the outside of the envelope or bag, in ink, the precinct for which the absentee 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.

(b) This subsection applies to a county having a consolidated city. Notwithstanding subsection (a)(4), the absentee ballots may be stored in the order in which the absentee ballots were counted and not in order by precinct.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2018, SEC.21; P.L.210-2018, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-2.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-2.7
Determination of validity of provisional ballot; nondisclosure of identifying information
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.7. During the county election board's consideration of the validity of a provisional ballot, the board shall not publicly identify the individual who cast the ballot by name or any identifying number, but shall refer to the ballot in terms sufficient to preserve the record regarding the board's determination regarding the validity of the provisional ballot.

As added by P.L.64-2014, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-10
Absentee ballots to be kept under two locks in cabinets, boxes, or room; security of keys
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. During the period that absentee ballots are being received, each county election board shall keep the ballots in cabinets, boxes, or a room upon which there are two (2) locks, one (1) for each of the appointed members of the board. Each day the absentee ballots shall be placed in the cabinets, boxes, or room under the direction of the appointed members of the board. If an appointed member cannot be present each day, then that member shall designate someone from the member's political party to be present with the key to the lock at the time the ballots are secured and at the time the lock is opened the next day. The key of each appointed member of the board shall be kept secure in the manner determined by that appointed member.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-10 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.121-2012, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-8-5-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-8-5-2.5
Nomination of candidates in even-numbered years
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) This section applies only to a town described in section 1 of this chapter that conducts an election during an even-numbered year.

(b) A candidate for a town office may be nominated by a major political party by a primary conducted under IC 3-10-1.

(c) A candidate may also be nominated for a town office by:

(1) a declaration of write-in candidacy under IC 3-8-2-4;

(2) a town convention of a political party described in section 17 of this chapter; or

(3) a petition under IC 3-8-6.

As added by P.L.74-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-8-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-8-7-12
Place to file certificates
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A certificate of nomination for an office to be elected by the electorate of the whole state shall be filed with the election division. A certificate of nomination for any other elected office shall be filed with the person with whom a declaration of candidacy shall be filed.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.128; P.L.3-1997, SEC.157; P.L.66-2003, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-28 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-28
"Convention"
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. "Convention" means an organized body of delegates assembled for the purpose of selecting their political party's nominees for elected offices.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-7-18-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-7-18-11
Assistance in completing registration form required
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As provided in 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(4)(A)(ii) and 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(6)(C), an office designated under this chapter must offer the same degree of assistance in helping an applicant complete a voter registration form as the applicant receives from the agency in completing forms for assistance or services, unless the individual refuses assistance in completing the voter registration form.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-1.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.95. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.105; P.L.3-1997, SEC.301. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 3-8-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-8-5-11
Eligibility to vote at convention; list of voters
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) An individual is eligible to participate in a town convention if the individual meets all the following requirements:

(1) The voter resides in the town on the date the convention is conducted.

(2) The voter became a registered voter of the town not later than the date specified in the rules of the major political party conducting the convention.

(3) The voter subscribes to a statement under the penalties for perjury stating that the individual is affiliated with the political party conducting the convention.

(4) The voter complies with any other requirement for determining political party affiliation set forth in the rules of the major political party conducting the convention.

(b) The county election board shall furnish the secretary of the convention a list of all the town's voters. The list must state the date that the individual became a voter of the town, if the individual became a voter of the town during the year in which the list is furnished. An individual who wants to vote in a town convention must register with the secretary of the convention and subscribe to the statement described in subsection (a)(3) before being permitted to vote in the convention. The secretary of the convention shall note on the list of the town's voters when an individual registers with the secretary.

(c) An individual may not vote at more than one (1) convention held in the town during the same election year.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.167-2001, SEC.5; P.L.9-2004, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-35 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-35
"Election day"
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. "Election day" refers to the calendar day on which an election is held.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-13-7-1.5
Meeting held before vacancy exists; notice of meeting
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. A county auditor may give notice of a meeting under this chapter, and the meeting may be conducted under this chapter, before a vacancy in an office exists if the person holding the office has:

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

(2) been elected to another office.

As added by P.L.219-2013, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-76 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-76
"Paper ballot"
Status: in_force

Sec. 76. (a) "Paper ballot" refers to a ballot that is:

(1) marked by a voter using a pen or pencil; and

(2) designed to be counted by hand and not counted on an automatic tabulating machine.

(b) The term does not include a ballot card.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-15
Unauthorized entries at polls
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A person not authorized by this title who recklessly:

(1) enters the polls;

(2) enters within the railing leading from the challenge window or door to the entrance of the polls without having been passed by the challengers or having been sworn in; or

(3) remains within the polls or within the chute in violation of IC 3-11-8-15 or IC 3-11-8-16;

commits a Class C infraction. However, the violation is a Class A misdemeanor if it is committed knowingly or intentionally and the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five (5) years.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.404; P.L.14-2004, SEC.176; P.L.32-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-6
Cross-petition for recount; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Each cross-petition filed under section 4 of this chapter must state the following:

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

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

(3) That the cross-petitioner was a candidate at the election for nomination or election to the office and that the nomination or office was voted upon in the precincts specified.

(4) The name and address of the cross-petitioner's opposing candidate or candidates.

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

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

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-6 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-39 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-39
Persons to whom written summary of action provided
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. The county election board shall forward a written summary of any action under section 38 of this chapter by first class mail with tracking to:

(1) the person who filed the notice;

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

(3) the NVRA official.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.15; P.L.2-1997, SEC.4; P.L.227-2023, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-12-11-1.5
Chapter establishes standards to define vote in recount
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. This chapter is enacted to comply with 52 U.S.C. 21081 by establishing uniform and nondiscriminatory standards to define what will be counted as a vote on a paper ballot, an optical scan voting system, or an electronic voting system in a recount conducted under this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.190. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.215.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-24.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-24.5
Education program to inform of effect of casting multiple votes for single office
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.5. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21081, an election board must establish a voter education program (specific to a paper ballot or optical scan ballot card provided as an absentee ballot under this chapter) to notify a voter of the effect of casting multiple votes for a single office.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.145. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.123; P.L.164-2006, SEC.107; P.L.128-2015, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 3-10-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-10-5-17
Conduct of election; ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The election required by section 1 of this chapter shall be conducted by ballot. The ballot must state first the substance of the proposed constitutional amendment, followed by appropriate instructions to the voters. The ballot then must be in the form prescribed by the election division. The names of the nominees in favor of ratification shall be placed in the column headed "For Ratification". The names of the nominees against ratification shall be placed in the column headed "Against Ratification".

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-14-6 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.181; P.L.3-1993, SEC.99; P.L.2-1996, SEC.120; P.L.169-2015, SEC.80.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-27
Filing contracts, leases, or purchase orders with election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) The county executive shall file a copy of all contracts, leases, or purchase orders, including modifications, for the sale or lease of voting equipment, systems, or software with the election division.

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

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.85. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.182; P.L.3-1997, SEC.293; P.L.221-2005, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-12
Voting or applying to vote in false name and own name
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. A person who:

(1) knowingly votes or makes application to vote in an election in a name other than the person's own; or

(2) having voted once at an election, knowingly applies to vote at the same election in the person's own name or any other name;

commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-10.5
Declaration of candidacy; contents; time for filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) This section applies only to a meeting of a caucus required under this chapter. This section does not apply to the filling of a vacancy by the county chairman or a committee acting under section 6(b)(2) of this chapter.

(b) A person who wishes to be a candidate for appointment to fill a candidate vacancy under this chapter must file a declaration of candidacy on a form prescribed by the election division with:

(1) the chairman of the caucus conducting a meeting under this chapter; and

(2) the official who is required to receive a certificate of candidate selection following the caucus under section 15 of this chapter;

at least seventy-two (72) hours before the time fixed for the caucus meeting.

(c) A candidate's declaration of candidacy must include a statement that the candidate requests the name on the candidate's voter registration record be the same as the name the candidate uses on the declaration of candidacy. If there is a difference between the name on the candidate's declaration of candidacy and the name on the candidate's voter registration record, the officer with whom the declaration of candidacy is filed shall forward the information to the voter registration officer of the appropriate county as required by IC 3-5-7-6(d). The voter registration officer of the appropriate county shall change the name on the candidate's voter registration record to be the same as the name on the candidate's declaration of candidacy.

(d) A candidate's declaration of candidacy must contain the following statements:

(1) This subdivision applies to a candidate filing a declaration of candidacy for a state office, legislative office, local office of judge of a circuit, superior, probate, or small claims court, or local office of prosecuting attorney of a judicial circuit. A statement that the candidate has attached either of the following to the declaration:

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

(B) A receipt or photocopy of a receipt showing that a statement of economic interests has been filed.

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

(2) This subdivision applies to a candidate filing a declaration of candidacy for a local office not described in subdivision (1) or school board office. A statement that the candidate understands that if the candidate is selected to fill the candidate vacancy, the candidate is required to file a statement of economic interests under IC 3-8-9-5.

(3) 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.

(4) 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.

(5) A statement that the candidate:

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

(B) agrees to comply with the provisions of IC 3-9.

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

The candidate must separately initial each of the statements required by this subsection.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.222. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.382; P.L.202-1999, SEC.20; P.L.225-2011, SEC.81; P.L.76-2014, SEC.62; P.L.169-2015, SEC.153; P.L.193-2021, SEC.100; P.L.227-2023, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 3-7-35-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 3-7-35-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.45. Repealed by P.L.38-1999, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-29.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-29.5
Former candidates; reprinting ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 29.5. (a) This section applies to a general or special election in which the name of a candidate appears on the ballot. This section does not apply to an election for presidential electors.

(b) The election board shall print new ballots to remove the name of a former candidate if:

(1) the candidate's party fills the vacancy under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2 not later than noon, five (5) days before the election; and

(2) when a candidate has died, the election board:

(A) receives a certificate of death issued under IC 16-37-3 not later than noon the seventh day before the election; or

(B) votes unanimously by the entire membership that there is good cause to believe that the candidate has died.

(c) The election board shall provide the number of ballots necessary to reflect a vacancy to the following:

(1) The absentee voter board.

(2) The inspector of each precinct in which the candidate is on the ballot.

(3) The circuit court clerk.

(d) If the election board reprints ballots under subsection (b), the election board may order the printing of new ballots that omit the name of a former candidate. A ballot printed under this subsection must contain the statement "NO CANDIDATE" or words to that effect at the appropriate position on the ballot.

(e) If a candidate vacancy under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2 is filled after noon five (5) days before the election, the election board is not required to reprint ballots to remove the name of a former candidate but may do so upon the vote of the election board.

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.31; P.L.3-1993, SEC.121; P.L.4-1996, SEC.66; P.L.3-1997, SEC.272; P.L.38-1999, SEC.36; P.L.219-2013, SEC.32; P.L.258-2013, SEC.71; P.L.201-2017, SEC.26; P.L.278-2019, SEC.61; P.L.227-2023, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 3-11-14.5-6
Errors; determination of causes; correction; errorless retest
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If an error is detected during the test required by section 5 of this chapter, the cause of the error shall be determined and corrected, and an errorless count must be made before the use of the electronic voting system at the election is approved.

As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-12-11-4
Cross-petition for recount
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A candidate who is nominated or elected to an office at an election on the face of the election returns may file a verified cross-petition for a recount with the election division not later than noon twenty-one (21) days after election day.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.399; P.L.10-1988, SEC.170; P.L.4-1996, SEC.84; P.L.3-1997, SEC.368; P.L.164-2006, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.5-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 3-6-4.5-24
Deadline for making final determination on complaint
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21112, the commission shall make the final determination regarding the complaint not later than ninety (90) days after the date the complaint is filed. The person filing the complaint may file a written consent permitting the commission to take a longer period to make the final determination regarding the complaint.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 3-7-48-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 48 / Section 3-7-48-9
Notice after permission to vote given
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The circuit court clerk or board of registration of a county in which a voter cast a ballot under section 7 of this chapter shall notify the NVRA official and the governing body of the voter registration agency not later than seven (7) days after the election is conducted.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 3-6-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-6-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 3-7-33-3.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 3-7-33-3.7
Voter registration application submitted to election division; transmission of application to county voter registration office
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.7. (a) This section applies to a voter registration application submitted to the election division in person or by mail.

(b) An eligible applicant:

(1) who submits a completed application; or

(2) on whose behalf a completed application is submitted;

in person to the election division not later than 5 p.m. on the twenty-ninth day before an election shall be registered to vote in the election.

(c) An eligible applicant:

(1) who submits a completed application; or

(2) on whose behalf a completed application is submitted;

by mail to the election division shall be registered to vote in the election, if the application is postmarked not later than the twenty-ninth day before the election. If a postmark on an application submitted by mail is missing or illegible, an eligible applicant shall be registered to vote in the election, if the application is received by the election division not later than the Monday following the close of the registration period.

(d) The election division shall promptly forward an application received under this section to the county voter registration office of the county where the applicant resides. However, the election division shall not transmit to a county voter registration office an application that cannot be processed during the period when registration is closed under IC 3-7-13-10 until at least seven (7) days after the date of the close of registration. The election division shall clearly identify the applications described by this subsection in the transmittal to the county voter registration office as "late registrations".

As added by P.L.225-2011, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 3-13-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-13-1-15
Certificate of candidate selection
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) A county chairman filling a candidate vacancy under section 6(b)(2) of this chapter or the chairman of a meeting filling a candidate vacancy under this chapter shall file a written certificate of candidate selection on a form prescribed by the election division stating the following information for each candidate selected:

(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.

(2) The residence address of each candidate.

(b) The certificate shall be filed with:

(1) the election division for:

(A) a committee acting under section 3, 4, 5, or 6(c) of this chapter; or

(B) a committee acting under section 6(b) of this chapter to fill a candidate vacancy in the office of judge of a circuit, superior, probate, or small claims court or prosecuting attorney; or

(2) the circuit court clerk, for a committee acting under section 6(b) of this chapter to fill a candidate vacancy for a local office not described in subdivision (1).

(c) This subsection applies to a candidate vacancy resulting from a vacancy on the primary election ballot as described in section 2 of this chapter. The certificate required by subsection (a) shall be filed not later than noon July 3 before election day.

(d) This subsection applies to all candidate vacancies not described by subsection (c). The certificate required by subsection (a) shall be filed not later than noon three (3) days (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) after selection of the candidates.

(e) A certificate filed under this section is not effective unless the candidate selected to fill the candidate vacancy has filed a statement of economic interests under IC 3-8-9-5.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.419; P.L.3-1993, SEC.224; P.L.3-1997, SEC.384; P.L.202-1999, SEC.21; P.L.260-2001, SEC.8; P.L.66-2003, SEC.48; P.L.225-2011, SEC.83; P.L.216-2015, SEC.31; P.L.169-2015, SEC.155.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-24 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-24
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.197; P.L.3-1997, SEC.327. Repealed by P.L.194-2013, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-1
Establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a board is established in each county of the state known as the (name of county) county election board.

(b) A county election board is not established in the following counties:

(1) A county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000).

(2) A county having a population of more than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000) and less than two hundred thousand (200,000).

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.11; P.L.144-2001, SEC.2; P.L.170-2002, SEC.4; P.L.119-2012, SEC.2; P.L.104-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-33-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 3-7-33-5
Determination of eligibility and subsequent notice; exceptions; contents of notice; pending applications; certificate of error; provisional ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) When the county voter registration office receives an application for a new registration or an application with information that revises or adds information to the applicant's current voter registration record, the county voter registration office shall determine if the applicant appears to be eligible to register to vote based on the information in the application.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a voter who indicates:

(1) under IC 3-7-39-7 or on an absentee application submitted under IC 3-11-4 that the voter has changed the voter's residence to an address within the same precinct where the voter's former address was located; or

(2) under IC 3-7-41 or an absentee application submitted under IC 3-11-4 that the voter has changed the voter's name.

As required under 52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(2), the county voter registration office shall send a notice to each person from whom the county voter registration office receives a voter registration application. The county voter registration office shall send a notice to the applicant at the mailing address provided in the application.

(c) The notice required by subsection (b) must set forth the following:

(1) A statement that the application has been received.

(2) The disposition of the application by the county voter registration office.

(3) If the county voter registration office determines that the applicant appears to be eligible, the notice must state the following:

(A) Except as provided under subsection (g), the applicant is registered to vote under the residence address when the applicant receives the notice. An applicant is presumed to have received the notice unless the notice is returned by the United States Postal Service due to an unknown or insufficient address and received by the county voter registration office not later than seven (7) days after the notice is mailed to the applicant.

(B) The name of the precinct in which the voter is registered.

(C) The address of the polling place for the precinct in which the voter is registered.

(4) In accordance with 52 U.S.C. 20302(d), if the county voter registration office has denied the application, the notice must include the reasons for the denial.

(d) The notice required by subsection (b) may not include a voter identification number.

(e) The notice required by subsection (b) may include a voter registration card.

(f) If the notice is returned by the United States Postal Service due to an unknown or insufficient address, the county voter registration office shall determine that the applicant is ineligible and deny the application.

(g) During the seven (7) days following the mailing of the notice to the voter under this section, the county voter registration office shall indicate in the computerized list maintained under IC 3-7-26.3 that the application is pending. If the notice:

(1) is not returned by the United States Postal Service and received by the county voter registration office at; or

(2) is received by the applicant by United States Postal Service delivery and presented in person by the applicant to the county voter registration office before;

the expiration of the seven (7) day period under subsection (c), the county voter registration office shall indicate in the computerized list that the applicant is a registered voter at the address set forth by the applicant as the applicant's current address.

(h) If:

(1) the application for a new registration or an application with information that revises or adds information to the applicant's current registration record states that the applicant formerly resided or was registered at an address outside the precinct where the address set forth in the application is located; and

(2) the application is denied by the county voter registration office under subsection (f);

the county voter registration office shall cancel any registration record of the voter at the address which the applicant stated is no longer the legal residence of the applicant. If a registration record is canceled under this subsection, the voter may nonetheless vote a regular official ballot at the previous address if the voter makes an oral or written affirmation under IC 3-7-48-5(b) that the voter continues to reside at the previous address.

(i) If the county voter registration office cancels a voter's registration record at an address that the applicant has stated is no longer the legal residence of the applicant under subsection (h), the county voter registration office shall send the voter a notice prescribed by the election division and generated from the computerized list maintained under IC 3-7-26.3 by forwardable mail to the voter's residence address that was canceled. The notice must state the following:

(1) That the voter's registration application was denied under subsection (f).

(2) That the voter's registration record at the address that the applicant has stated is no longer the legal residence of the applicant has been canceled under subsection (h).

(3) That if the voter wants to register to vote at the voter's current residence address, the voter must complete and submit a new application before the end of the next registration period described in IC 3-7-13-10.

A voter registration application must be sent with the notice required under this subsection.

(j) This subsection applies if the notice is mailed by the county voter registration office after the certified list is prepared under IC 3-7-29. If:

(1) the seven (7) day period under subsection (c) expires before election day;

(2) the applicant has not presented the notice mailed under subsection (b) to the county voter registration office as provided under subsection (g); and

(3) the applicant would otherwise have been included on the certified list;

the county voter registration office shall prepare a certificate of error under IC 3-7-48 to note the addition of the voter to the certified list.

(k) This subsection applies if the notice is mailed by the county voter registration office after the certified list is prepared under IC 3-7-29. If:

(1) the seven (7) day period has not expired before election day; and

(2) the applicant has not presented the notice mailed under subsection (b) to the county voter registration office as provided under subsection (g);

the county voter registration office shall notify the county election board. The county election board shall certify to the inspector of the precinct where the applicant resides that the applicant's voter registration application is pending, and that the voter, subject to fulfilling the requirements of IC 3-11.7, is entitled to cast a provisional ballot.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.43. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.42; P.L.4-1996, SEC.20; P.L.122-2000, SEC.3; P.L.209-2003, SEC.52; P.L.81-2005, SEC.18; P.L.164-2006, SEC.28; P.L.14-2013, SEC.1; P.L.64-2014, SEC.15; P.L.128-2015, SEC.115; P.L.169-2015, SEC.39; P.L.278-2019, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 3-9-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-9-8-6
Cause of action for candidate depicted in fabricated media
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A candidate depicted in fabricated media that is included in a campaign communication that does not include a disclaimer required by section 5 of this chapter may bring a civil action against:

(1) the person that paid for the campaign communication;

(2) the person that sponsored the campaign communication; and

(3) a person that disseminates the campaign communication, if:

(A) the campaign communication included the disclaimer when provided to the person; and

(B) the person knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly altered or removed the disclaimer before disseminating the campaign communication.

(b) A plaintiff who prevails in an action brought under subsection (a) is entitled to recover:

(1) the plaintiff's actual damages;

(2) injunctive relief; and

(3) the amount of any court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the plaintiff in connection with the action.

(c) The plaintiff in an action under this section has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the plaintiff was depicted in fabricated media in the campaign communication that is the subject of the action.

(d) A court shall expedite the hearing of an action brought under this section.

As added by P.L.81-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-9-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-9-9-3
Presumption of violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A determination by the commission or a county election board that a person who has filed a certification under section 2 of this chapter has accepted funds:

(1) from a prohibited source;

(2) in excess of the amount set forth in section 2 of this chapter; and

(3) during the period described in section 2 of this chapter;

creates a presumption that the person has violated section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.64-2025, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-6-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6-3-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.3-1993, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 3-7-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-7-13-4
Disfranchisement of prisoners
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A person who is:

(1) convicted of a crime; and

(2) imprisoned following conviction;

is deprived of the right of suffrage by the general assembly pursuant to Article 2, Section 8 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(b) A person described in subsection (a) is ineligible to register under this article during the period that the person is:

(1) imprisoned; or

(2) otherwise subject to lawful detention.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-35 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-35
Appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. (a) Any voter of a town who disagrees with a decision of the town clerk-treasurer or the town election board under this chapter may appeal the decision to the county election board of the county containing the greatest percentage of population of the town before a municipal election under this chapter.

(b) The appeal must be in the form of a brief written statement setting forth the grounds of the appeal, together with any documents relevant to the matter.

(c) The county election board shall render a decision on the appeal within ten (10) days after the board receives the statement.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-20.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.189; P.L.4-1996, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 3-13-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-13-10-4
Township board
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A vacancy on the township board of a township:

(1) not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or

(2) covered by section 1 of this chapter, but not filled by a major political party by the applicable deadline set forth in IC 3-13-11-3;

shall be filled by the board of commissioners of the county at a regular or special meeting.

(b) The county auditor shall give notice of the meeting.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after:

(1) the vacancy occurs, if the vacancy is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or

(2) the applicable deadline for a major political party to fill the vacancy as set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.

(d) The notice must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) state the purpose of the meeting;

(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and

(4) be sent by first class mail to each commissioner at least ten (10) days before the meeting.

(e) If a vacancy:

(1) is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; and

(2) exists because of the death of a township board member;

the meeting required by subsection (c) shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the county circuit court clerk receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county auditor may not give the notice required under subsection (b) until the county circuit court clerk receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

(f) If a vacancy:

(1) is covered by section 1 of this chapter;

(2) exists because of the death of a township board member; and

(3) exists for more than thirty (30) days;

the meeting required by subsection (c) shall be held not later than sixty (60) days after the county circuit court clerk receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county auditor may not give the notice required by subsection (b) until the county circuit court clerk receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1987, SEC.3; P.L.3-1987, SEC.454; P.L.14-2004, SEC.171; P.L.119-2005, SEC.21; P.L.194-2013, SEC.92; P.L.278-2019, SEC.161; P.L.227-2023, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 3-7-37-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 37 / Section 3-7-37-2
Designation of registration in permanent registration record
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The circuit court clerk or board of registration shall designate each registration by an individual with a nontraditional residence in the permanent registration record of the precinct.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 3-7-34-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 3-7-34-6
Processing of forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If the county voter registration office obtains the information under section 5 of this chapter required to complete the form, the county voter registration office shall process the form under this article. If the county voter registration office cannot obtain the information under section 5 of this chapter and the form is otherwise complete, the county voter registration office shall process the form under this chapter.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.81-2005, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-12-1-11
Primary election; application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. In applying this chapter to a primary election, the voting square includes the voting space at the left of the name of a candidate on the primary ballot.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-18(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.4-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 3-6-5.4-4.5
Candidates for office as members of board or proxies of record; circuit court clerk as member of candidate's committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) A person who is a candidate for elected office or a member of a candidate's committee may not be appointed as a member of the board.

(b) If an appointed member becomes a:

(1) candidate for elected office; or

(2) member of a candidate's committee;

the member may not continue to serve on the board.

(c) An appointed member may not hold elected office while a member of the board.

(d) The circuit court clerk may not be a member of a candidate's committee other than the clerk's own candidate's committee.

As added by P.L.9-2004, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.230-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-11 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-12-14-1
"County election board"
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) A board of elections and registration.

As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-12-14-2
"Procedure audit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "procedure audit" refers to a process by which the procedures of an election are reviewed to determine how well an election was conducted in accordance with Indiana law.

As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-12
School district elections; arrangement of candidate names
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. In school district elections, the county election board shall arrange the names of candidates in alphabetical order on an electronic voting system as required by section 3.5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.58-2005, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 3-10-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-10-5-5
Number of delegates
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Each county shall elect at least one (1) delegate to the convention prescribed by section 1 of this chapter. In addition, each county having a population greater than twenty thousand (20,000) shall elect one (1) additional delegate for each additional twenty thousand (20,000) persons in the county, or major fraction thereof. The governor shall determine the number of delegates to which each county is entitled under this section and shall include the number in the governor's proclamation.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-14-4.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-4
Collectors and holders of public money
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person may not hold an office of trust or profit unless the person has accounted for and paid over as required by law all sums of public money for which the person was liable as a collector or holder, as provided in Article 2, Section 10 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 2, § 10.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.6-1991, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-68 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-68
"Nominee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 68. "Nominee" means a candidate:

(1) nominated by a political party at a primary election or convention under this title as the party's candidate for an elected office in a general, municipal, or special election; or

(2) nominated by petition for an elected office.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 3-11-6.5-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.239-2001, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.209-2003, SEC.203.
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-12-2-7
Delivery of certificates, list of voters, and tally papers upon vote tabulation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The inspector and the judge of the opposite political party shall deliver the certificates prepared under section 6 of this chapter, the list of voters, and the tally papers to the county election board immediately upon the tabulation of the vote.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-5-12 part; 3-1-18-3 part; 3-1-25-2(b), (f) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.342; P.L.3-1993, SEC.179.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 3-11-14.5-8
Test of vote tabulation component from tested voting systems
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Immediately following the completion of the voting system test under section 5 of this chapter, the county election board shall enter the vote totals from the voting systems tested under this chapter into the component of the voting system used by the county election board to tabulate election results under IC 3-12-3.5.

(b) The board shall determine whether this component of the voting system properly tabulates the votes cast in each of the precincts tested under this chapter, including that the system properly voided a rejected ballot under section 5(b)(2) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.221-2005, SEC.91. Amended by P.L.212-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-7-34-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 3-7-34-11
Clerk to forward forms to county board
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) This section applies to a county with a board of registration.

(b) If the circuit court clerk receives a registration form for a resident of the county, the clerk shall promptly forward the form to the board of registration.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 3-7-45-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 45 / Section 3-7-45-7
Voter erroneously identified as deceased
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If a county voter registration office determines that:

(1) a voter has been identified as deceased in a list or report described by this chapter; and

(2) the identification is in error;

the voter registration office may decline to cancel the registration and shall note the apparent error on the voter registration record.

(b) If a county voter registration office determines that a registration has been previously canceled in error due to a report that the voter is deceased, the voter registration office shall reinstate the registration by:

(1) correcting the registration record before a certified list of voters is prepared under IC 3-7-29-1; or

(2) issuing a certificate of error under IC 3-7-48.

As added by P.L.38-1999, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-3-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-3-4-4
"Office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of census data of the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.215-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.4 / Section 3-7-26.4-3
Provision of information to individual voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The election division shall provide information from the computerized list to an individual to permit the individual to confirm the voter registration status of the individual and the location of the polling place for the individual’s precinct.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-3
Use of system at primary election; requisites
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A ballot card voting system may be used at a primary election only if the automatic tabulating machines for the system will:

(1) count only votes for the candidates of one (1) political party;

(2) reject all votes for an office when the number of votes for the office exceeds the number that the voter is entitled to cast; and

(3) reject all votes cast for candidates of more than one (1) political party.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.23; P.L.3-1987, SEC.304.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-6.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-6.3
Entering of unofficial election results into computerized list beginning on election night
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.3. (a) Beginning at 8 p.m. prevailing local time on election day, and at least once every one hundred twenty (120) minutes until midnight prevailing local time, the county election board shall enter unofficial results for offices elected by all voters of the state and for legislative offices canvassed by the county election board under this chapter into the computerized list as those unofficial results are tabulated.

(b) The county:

(1) may continue entering unofficial results after midnight; and

(2) shall resume entry of any remaining unofficial results beginning at 9 a.m. prevailing local time on the day after election day and continue entering these results at least once every sixty (60) minutes until the entry of unofficial results is completed.

As added by P.L.193-2021, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-28 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-28
Eligibility for compensation; compliance with certain statutes
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. A member of a precinct election board is entitled to compensation under sections 25 and 26 of this chapter only if the member complies with the requirements of:

(1) IC 3-12-2-7;

(2) IC 3-12-3-10; and

(3) IC 3-12-3.5-4.

A person who violates IC 3-12-2-7, IC 3-12-3-10, or IC 3-12-3.5-4, as determined by the county election board, may not be selected to serve as a member of a precinct election board in the county where the person committed the violation for five (5) years after the date of the violation.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-2(c), (d), (f) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.157-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-5
Vendors; reimbursement to election division for cost of examination
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Each vendor shall reimburse the election division an amount equal to the total cost of examining the system.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-9-1-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-9-1-5.5
Principal committee; candidates for school board or certain local offices; designation by written instrument
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) This section applies to the following candidates:

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

(2) A candidate for a school board office.

(b) A candidate shall have a principal committee.

(c) Not later than noon ten (10) days after either:

(1) the candidate receives more than five hundred dollars ($500) in contributions; or

(2) the candidate makes more than five hundred dollars ($500) in expenditures;

whichever occurs first, the candidate shall file a written instrument designating the name of the principal committee and the names of the chairman and treasurer of the committee.

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

As added by P.L.26-2000, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-7-43-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 43 / Section 3-7-43-1
Removal of name at voter's request
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As provided by 52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(3)(A), a circuit court clerk or board of registration may remove the name of a voter from the official list of registered voters at the voter's request.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.53. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 3-9-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-9-3-1
Application of chapter; certain exception for political party offices
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), this chapter applies to candidates in all elections and caucuses and to the following types of committees:

(1) Candidate's committees.

(2) Regular party committees.

(3) Political action committees.

(4) An auxiliary party organization.

(5) A legislative caucus committee.

(b) Section 4 of this chapter does not apply to candidates for federal office.

(c) Section 2.5 of this chapter does not apply to candidates for the following:

(1) Precinct committeeman.

(2) State convention delegate.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.145; P.L.4-1991, SEC.47; P.L.3-1993, SEC.86; P.L.3-1995, SEC.69; P.L.3-1997, SEC.182; P.L.66-2003, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-8-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-8-4-6
Notice of presidential primary vote to convention
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If the political party participated in a presidential primary during the year in which the state convention is held, the state chairman shall notify the convention of the results of the presidential primary furnished to the chairman under IC 3-8-3-10.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-6
Chairman of caucus
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The county chairman:

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

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

(or an individual designated by the county chairman) is the chairman of a caucus held under this chapter. The chairman is not eligible to vote in the caucus unless the chairman is also a member of the caucus.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.459; P.L.10-1988, SEC.201; P.L.225-2011, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-22 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-12-11-22
Effect of certified statement on candidate's eligibility for office
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. A statement prepared under section 20 or 21 of this chapter does not determine the eligibility of a candidate for office but is prepared only for the purpose of referring the information to the proper authorities.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.376.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-8
Damaging, disarranging, or tampering with voting system
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person other than a precinct election officer who knowingly, before or during an election:

(1) damages, disarranges, or tampers with a ballot card system or an electronic voting system; or

(2) damages a ballot label placed or to be placed on the electronic voting system, or any other appliance used in connection with the ballot card voting system or electronic voting system;

commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.476; P.L.221-2005, SEC.138; P.L.158-2013, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 3-14-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-14-5-3
Duty to report violations to prosecuting attorney and violator; presentation to grand jury
Status: in_force

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

(b) The commission and each county election board shall report a violation of this title as a felony or misdemeanor to the appropriate prosecuting attorney and the alleged violator.

(c) The commission and boards may have the report transmitted and presented to the grand jury of the county in which the violation was committed at its first session after making the report and at subsequent sessions that may be required. The commission and boards shall furnish the grand jury any evidence at their command necessary in the investigation and prosecution of the violation.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.12-1995, SEC.92; P.L.2-1996, SEC.209; P.L.81-2005, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-15
Proposed precinct establishment orders; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The order described in section 14 of this chapter must include the following:

(1) A map of each precinct to be established by the proposed order. A county may submit maps required by this subdivision in electronic form.

(2) A description of the boundaries of each precinct to be established by the proposed order that identifies any census blocks located entirely within the precinct.

(3) An estimated number of voters in each precinct to be established by the proposed order, based on the registration records maintained by the county voter registration office.

(4) A statement designating a polling place for the precinct that complies with the polling place accessibility requirements adopted under IC 3-11-8.

(5) Any additional information required by rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.112; P.L.12-1995, SEC.73; P.L.2-1996, SEC.128; P.L.212-2001, SEC.13; P.L.14-2004, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-10
Boundaries crossing entity boundaries; population
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A county executive may establish a precinct that does not comply with section 4 of this chapter if the part of the precinct that crosses the boundary of the entity contains no population. However, if the part of the precinct that crosses the boundary of the entity obtains population, the county executive shall establish a precinct that complies with section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-34 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-34
Certification of vote; certificate of election or of approval or rejection of local public question
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) After completing the canvass of votes under section 33 of this chapter, a town election board shall make out a certificate:

(1) designating each office and public question;

(2) stating the number of votes:

(A) each candidate has received; and

(B) cast for or against each public question; and

(3) declaring:

(A) the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for each office to be elected; and

(B) the local public question approved or rejected if the question was placed on the ballot by the town election board.

(b) The town election board shall present the certificate to the town clerk-treasurer, who may, upon the request of the candidate or a person entitled to request a recount of the votes cast on a public question, issue a:

(1) certificate of election to each person elected; or

(2) certificate declaring the local public question approved or rejected.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-19(b).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.94; P.L.4-1991, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-17
Registration records from municipal elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The registration record used at any municipal primary or municipal election is that part of the registration record of the county in which the municipality is located.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 3-7-34-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 3-7-34-7
Certification of processed incomplete forms; notice to supply omitted information
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The county voter registration office shall certify to the NVRA official on an expedited basis a list of the registration forms that have been processed under section 6 of this chapter but do not contain information required to be supplied by the bureau of motor vehicles commission or a voter registration agency.

(b) The NVRA official shall notify the commission or agency that the commission or agency is required to supply the omitted information on an expedited basis to the county voter registration office.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.64; P.L.81-2005, SEC.25; P.L.225-2011, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 3-6-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-6-11-3
Reports by poll takers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each poll taker shall make a full, true, and complete list of all persons whose names are reported as voters, with such comments as the poll taker considers proper concerning the voters' respective qualifications.

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

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

Sec. 7. Nomination of a candidate for delegate to a convention held under this chapter must be by petition. Before the candidate's name is placed on a petition, the candidate must file in the office of the circuit court clerk of the county in which the candidate resides a declaration stating the candidate's name, the candidate's residence address with the street and number (if any), and whether if elected as a delegate the candidate will vote for or against the ratification of the amendment to be considered by the convention. The circuit court clerk may not accept a petition containing the name of a candidate who has failed to file such a declaration.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-7-43-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 43 / Section 3-7-43-8
Cancellation to be sent to proper jurisdiction if registration contains out-of-state address
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) If either of the addresses given by a person under IC 3-7-39 is outside Indiana, the county voter registration office shall send the authorization of cancellation to the election division on an expedited basis.

(b) The election division shall promptly send the authorization to the voter registration office of the political subdivision that has jurisdiction over the address.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.53. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.107; P.L.209-2003, SEC.75; P.L.164-2006, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 3-13-11-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-13-11-16
Appointment to office of clerk or clerk-treasurer if chief deputy position not established, person ineligible, or position declined
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if a chief deputy employee does not exist in the office of clerk or clerk-treasurer of a city or town, or the chief deputy employee declines or is ineligible to serve, the mayor of the city or the president of the town council shall appoint, as soon as is reasonably possible, a person to assume the duties of the office until the office is filled under this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1989, SEC.12; P.L.3-1993, SEC.229; P.L.14-2004, SEC.174.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-11
Cross-petitioner's cash deposit or bond; cost of recount
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. If a cross-petition is filed, each petitioner and cross-petitioner shall either furnish a cash deposit or file a bond with corporate surety to the approval of the court for the payment of each party's proportionate share of the cost of the recount. If a cross-petition is joint, a joint bond may be furnished.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332. Repealed by P.L.26-2000, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.4 / Section 3-7-26.4-8
Information regarding individual voter; redaction of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies to a person other than a registered voter requesting information about the registered voter.

(b) After a person files a request with the election division for voter registration information compiled under this chapter, the election division shall provide a compilation of the information from the computerized list to the person, redacting the information described in subsection (c).

(c) The election division shall not provide information under this section concerning any of the following information concerning a voter:

(1) Date of birth.

(2) Gender.

(3) Telephone number or electronic mail address.

(4) Voting history.

(5) A voter identification number or another unique field established to identify a voter.

(6) The date of registration of the voter.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-8-2-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-8-2-2.5
Requirements for write-in candidates
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) A person who desires to be a write-in candidate for a federal, state, legislative, or local office in a general, municipal, or school board election must file a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate with the officer with whom declaration of candidacy must be filed under sections 5 and 6 of this chapter. A person who desires to be a write-in candidate for a school board office in a school board election must file a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate with the county election board.

(b) The declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate required under subsection (a) must be signed before a person authorized to administer oaths and must certify the following information:

(1) The candidate's name must be printed or typewritten as:

(A) the candidate wants the candidate's name to be certified; and

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

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

(2) A statement that the candidate is a registered voter and the location of the candidate's precinct and township (or ward, if applicable, and city or town), county, and state.

(3) The candidate's complete residence address, and if the candidate's mailing address is different from the residence address, the mailing address.

(4) The candidate's party affiliation or a statement that the candidate is an independent candidate (not affiliated with any party). The candidate may not claim affiliation with any political party described by IC 3-8-4-1.

(5) A statement of the candidate's intention to be a write-in candidate, the name of the office, including the district, and the date and type of election.

(6) If the candidate is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President of the United States, a statement declaring the names of the individuals who have consented and are eligible to be the candidate's candidates for presidential electors and each candidate for alternate presidential elector for each presidential elector.

(7) The following statements:

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

(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 or photocopy of a receipt showing that a statement of economic interests has been filed.

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

(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.

(8) A statement as to whether the candidate has:

(A) been a candidate for state, legislative, or local office in a previous primary or general election; and

(B) filed all reports required by IC 3-9-5-10 for all previous candidacies.

(9) If the candidate is subject to IC 3-9-1-5, a statement that the candidate has filed a campaign finance statement of organization for the candidate's principal committee or is aware that the candidate may be required to file a campaign finance statement of organization not later than noon seven (7) days after the final date to file the declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under section 4 of this chapter.

(10) If the candidate is subject to IC 3-9-1-5.5, a statement that the candidate is required 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.

(11) A statement that the candidate complies with all requirements under the laws of Indiana to be a candidate for the above named office, including any applicable residency requirements, and that the candidate is not ineligible to be a candidate due to a criminal conviction that would prohibit the candidate from serving in the office.

(12) The candidate's signature and telephone number.

(c) At the time of filing the declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate, the write-in candidate is considered a candidate for all purposes.

(d) A write-in candidate must comply with the requirements under IC 3-8-1 that apply to the office to which the write-in candidate seeks election.

(e) A person may not be a write-in candidate in a contest for nomination or for election to a political party office.

(f) A write-in candidate for the office of President or Vice President of the United States must list the following:

(1) The names of the write-in candidate's candidates for presidential elector. A write-in candidate may not list more than the total number of presidential electors to be chosen in Indiana under this subdivision.

(2) The name of the write-in candidate's candidate for each alternate presidential elector for each presidential elector.

(g) The election division shall provide that the form of a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate includes 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.

(h) A declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate must include a statement that the candidate requests the name on the candidate's voter registration record be the same as the name the candidate uses on the declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate. If there is a difference between the name on the candidate's declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate and the name on the candidate's voter registration record, the officer with whom the declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate is filed shall forward the information to the voter registration officer of the appropriate county as required by IC 3-5-7-6(d). The voter registration officer of the appropriate county shall change the name on the candidate's voter registration record to be the same as the name on the candidate's declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate.

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.3; P.L.10-1992, SEC.11; P.L.3-1993, SEC.57; P.L.3-1995, SEC.50; P.L.3-1997, SEC.118; P.L.202-1999, SEC.2; P.L.26-2000, SEC.6; P.L.66-2003, SEC.13; P.L.217-2013, SEC.1; P.L.76-2014, SEC.14; P.L.169-2015, SEC.52; P.L.74-2017, SEC.21; P.L.201-2017, SEC.8; P.L.227-2023, SEC.37; P.L.240-2025, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-14-3-20.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14-3-20.5
Conspiracy to secure fraudulent registration or absentee ballot application
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.5. (a) This section does not apply to activity subject to 18 U.S.C. 1341.

(b) An individual who knowingly:

(1) conspires to obtain property the individual would be entitled to receive as compensation for serving as an elected official by securing false or fraudulent absentee ballot applications or voter registration applications; and

(2) for the purpose of executing the conspiracy:

(A) causes the applications to be sent or delivered by a private or commercial carrier operating entirely within Indiana; or

(B) takes or receives from the private or commercial carrier the false or fraudulent applications, or causes the applications to be delivered by the carrier to another person;

commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.103-2005, SEC.39. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-10-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-10-2
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding other provisions in IC 3-7 concerning residency requirements for voting, special procedures apply for voting in presidential elections. The presidential voting procedures in this chapter apply only to a general election at which presidential electors are voted upon.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.201-2017, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 3-10-1-28.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-10-1-28.5
Ballot card voting system; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.5. (a) If a ballot card voting system is used in a precinct, after a voter has marked a ballot card the voter shall place it inside the envelope provided for this purpose and return it to the judge.

(b) The judge shall remove the stub from the ballot card. This subsection does not apply to an optical scan voting system.

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

(1) accept the envelope and deposit it with the ballot card inside into the ballot box; or

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

(d) The voter then shall leave the polls.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.164. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.32; P.L.176-1999, SEC.58; P.L.239-2001, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-9.5
Governor and lieutenant governor must run jointly
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. (a) This section applies to a candidate for governor who seeks election by filing:

(1) a petition of nomination under IC 3-8-6; or

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

(b) The petition or declaration must contain the name of a candidate for lieutenant governor to permit the candidates to comply with Article 5, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana by running jointly in the general election as candidates for governor and lieutenant governor.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.116. Amended by P.L.10-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-7-11-3
Written notice of violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies when a person aggrieved by a violation of:

(1) NVRA; or

(2) this article;

files a written notice of the violation with the NVRA official under 52 U.S.C. 20510(b) or this chapter. A person who files a written notice of violation under this section must state in the notice whether the person has filed a written notice concerning the violation with the circuit court clerk under IC 3-7-12.

(b) The NVRA official shall promptly provide a copy of the notice by electronic mail, if a usable electronic mail address is available, or by first class mail to:

(1) the person alleged to have committed the violation; and

(2) the members of the commission.

(c) Notwithstanding this chapter, a person aggrieved by a violation of NVRA or this article may file a written notice of violation with the circuit court clerk of the county where the violation allegedly occurred. If a person files a written notice with the circuit court clerk, the NVRA official shall not begin enforcement procedures under this chapter regarding the complaint unless the person files a complaint with the NVRA official under this chapter.

(d) This subsection applies if the written notice of violation alleges that either co-director has committed a violation. The aggrieved person shall file the written notice with the chair of the commission. The chair of the commission shall perform the duties otherwise performed by the NVRA official concerning a written notice of violation.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.22; P.L.128-2015, SEC.30; P.L.169-2015, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-32.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-32.7
Change of boundaries of political subdivision or election district in a political subdivision does not change precinct boundaries
Status: in_force

Sec. 32.7. (a) A precinct boundary does not change automatically whenever either of the following occurs:

(1) The boundaries of a political subdivision change as the result of annexation or disannexation of territory.

(2) The boundaries of an election district within a political subdivision are changed by the political subdivision.

(b) A precinct boundary may be changed only as provided in this chapter.

As added by P.L.74-2017, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-3-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-3-4-1
Terms and references to geographic units
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. All terms and references to geographic units made in the descriptions of districts in this article:

(1) have the same meanings as the terms have when used by the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, in reporting the 2020 decennial census of Indiana as supplemented by geographic information compiled and documented by the legislative services agency; and

(2) describe the same geographical boundaries as depicted by maps included in the GIS.

As added by P.L.215-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.221-2021, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-12-4-3
Compensation of members of county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The members of a county election board shall be compensated for their services as canvassers in an amount to be fixed by the county executive.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-10 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.188.
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-12-1-8
Voting mark on political party device circle; individual votes required for certain candidates
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. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a voting mark made by a voter on or in a circle containing a political party device shall be counted as a vote for each candidate of that political party on that ballot.

(b) A voter who wishes to cast a ballot for a candidate for election to a school board office or an at-large district to which more than one (1) person may be elected on a:

(1) county council;

(2) city common council;

(3) town council; or

(4) township board;

must make a voting mark for each individual candidate for whom the voter wishes to cast a vote. A voting mark on or in a circle containing a political party device shall not be counted as a straight party ticket voting mark as a vote for any candidate for an office described by this subsection.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-18(e).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.38; P.L.3-1987, SEC.333; P.L.21-2016, SEC.25; P.L.278-2019, SEC.138; P.L.195-2025, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.9 / Section 3-6-4.9-2
"Agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "agency" refers to the following:

(1) The election division, if the commission is the enforcement authority.

(2) The county election board, if the county election board is the enforcement authority.

As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-15-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-11-15-23
Electronic voting system; preservation of electronic images of ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. To attain a measure of integrity over the process, the electronic voting systems must also maintain an image of each ballot that is cast, such that records of individual ballots are maintained by a subsystem independent and distinct from the main vote detection, interpretation, processing, and reporting path. The electronic images of each ballot must protect the integrity of the data and the anonymity of each voter, for example, by means of storage location scrambling. The ballot image records may be either machine-readable or manually transcribed, or both, at the discretion of the vendor.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.332.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-18
Displaying sample ballots
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) This subsection applies when the county election board provides a precinct with a printed sample ballot under section 7 of this chapter. The inspector of each precinct, or a person under the direction of the inspector, shall post sample ballots near the entrance of the chute for the precinct. The ballots must be available for public inspection throughout election day.

(b) This subsection applies when the county election board provides a precinct with an electronic form of the sample ballot under section 7 of this chapter. The inspector of the precinct, or a person under the direction of the inspector, shall post a notice near the entrance of the chute for the precinct that the sample ballot for the precinct is available for review on an electronic device. The sample ballot must be made available for public inspection throughout election day.

(c) This subsection applies to a county using vote centers when the county election board provides the vote center with an electronic form of the sample ballot under section 7 of this chapter. The inspector of the vote center, or a person under the direction of the inspector, shall post a notice near the entrance of the chute for the vote center that the sample ballots for each precinct in the county are available for review on an electronic device. The sample ballots must be made available for public inspection throughout election day.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.227-2023, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 3-7-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-7-11-1
Designation of chief state election official
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The co-directors of the election division are jointly designated under 52 U.S.C. 20509 as the chief state election official responsible for the coordination of state responsibilities under NVRA.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.20; P.L.258-2013, SEC.20; P.L.128-2015, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-10.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-10.7
Precinct boundary description prevails over conflicting map
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.7. If a conflict exists between the map of a precinct and the description of the boundaries of a precinct submitted by a county and approved under this chapter, the precinct boundary is the description of the boundaries of the precinct, rather than the map of the precinct, to the extent of any conflict between the map and the description.

As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.41; P.L.271-2013, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 3-12-3.5-2
Announcement that printout of vote available for examination
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. After each electronic voting system has been secured and the paper vote total printouts obtained, the inspector shall announce in a distinct tone of voice that the printouts are available for inspection by the members of the precinct election board and any watchers present within the polls. The members and watchers are entitled to inspect and copy the printouts to document the votes cast for:

(1) each candidate on each system; and

(2) each public question on each system.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.356. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-102 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-102
"Unknown or insufficient address"
Status: in_force

Sec. 102. "Unknown or insufficient address" refers to an address on a mailing returned by the United States Postal Service with one (1) or more of substantially the following statements made on the mailing by the United States Postal Service or a person residing at the address to which the mailing was sent:

(1) Attempted-Not Known.

(2) Box Closed.

(3) Deceased.

(4) Forwarding time expired.

(5) Insufficient Address.

(6) Left No Address.

(7) Moved.

(8) No such number.

(9) No such office in state.

(10) No such street.

(11) Not deliverable as addressed.

(12) Refused.

(13) Returned for better address.

(14) Returned to sender.

(15) Unable to forward.

(16) Unclaimed.

(17) Undeliverable as addressed.

(18) Vacant.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-7-38.2-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 38.2 / Section 3-7-38.2-5.5
IDEA established; requirements; receiving voter registration information from other states; confidence factor; cancellation of duplicate registrations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) The Indiana data enhancement association (IDEA) is established. IDEA shall be administered by the NVRA official in accordance with IC 3-7-11-1.

(b) The NVRA official shall adopt an order for the administration of voter list maintenance programs to be performed by IDEA. The NVRA official may amend the order. If the NVRA official does not amend the order when necessary to perform voter list maintenance duties under this chapter, the secretary of state shall adopt or amend the order under section 18 of this chapter. The order establishing IDEA, and any amendments to the order subsequently issued, shall provide the following:

(1) The member states of IDEA are not required to pay to Indiana any fee for the processing of the data from the member state.

(2) The member states of IDEA are not required to engage in any activity other than actions necessary to comply with standards for voter list maintenance set forth in the order as a condition for obtaining data from Indiana or other member states.

(3) The method for a state to join or withdraw from IDEA.

(4) The tenure of the membership of each state and duration of the order.

(5) Indiana shall:

(A) use the confidence factors set forth in subsection (c) to determine whether the name of an individual registered in that member state appears to be the same as an individual registered to vote in Indiana or any other member state; and

(B) only forward potential matches of the names of individuals in a state who meet or exceed the confidence factor threshold under subsection (c).

(6) Any registration data provided to Indiana by another state member:

(A) is confidential under Indiana law;

(B) must be safely secured by Indiana for the duration of a particular instance of a voter list maintenance activity; and

(C) shall be destroyed immediately following the provision of data concerning potential duplicate voter registrations to IDEA member states.

(7) Any other provisions necessary for the proper and effective administration of IDEA.

(c) Not later than thirty (30) days following the receipt of information under subsection (b) indicating that a voter of Indiana may also be registered to vote in another state, the NVRA official shall provide the appropriate county voter registration office with the name of and any other information obtained under this subsection concerning that voter, if both of the following apply:

(1) The first name, last name, and date of birth of the Indiana voter is identical to the first name, last name, and date of birth of the voter registered in the other state.

(2) A comparison of the records indicates that there is a confidence factor that the records are for the same individual resulting from the accumulation of at least seventy-five (75) points based on the following criteria:

(A) Full Social Security number: 40 points.

(B) Last four (4) digits of Social Security number: 10 points.

(C) Indiana driver's license or identification card number: 50 points.

(D) Date of birth: 25 points.

(E) Last Name: 15 points.

(F) First Name: 15 points.

(G) Middle Name: 5 points.

(H) Suffix: 5 points.

(I) Street Address 1: 10 points.

(J) Zip Code (first five (5) digits): 5 points.

(d) The county voter registration office shall determine whether the individual:

(1) identified in the report provided by the NVRA official under subsection (c) is the same individual who is a registered voter of the county;

(2) registered to vote in another state on a date following the date that voter registered in Indiana; and

(3) authorized the cancellation of any previous registration by the voter when the voter registered in another state.

(e) If the county voter registration office determines that the voter is described by subsection (d), the county voter registration office shall cancel the voter registration of that voter. If the county voter registration office determines that the voter is described by subsection (d)(1) and (d)(2), but has not authorized the cancellation of any previous registration, the county voter registration office shall send an address confirmation notice to the Indiana address of the voter.

(f) The county voter registration office may rely on written information provided either directly by a voter registration office in another state or forwarded from the election division from the office in the other state. Information:

(1) provided from the other state to the Indiana county voter registration official; or

(2) forwarded by the election division;

must include a copy of the voter's signed voter registration application which indicates the individual authorizes cancellation of the individual's previous registration. County voter registration officials shall review the date the individual registered out of state and the date the individual registered in Indiana to confirm which registration is more recent when performing the officials' analysis under this subsection.

As added by P.L.141-2020, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.193-2021, SEC.13; P.L.227-2023, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-9-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-9-2-3
Corporations, labor organizations, and national banks
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Notwithstanding IC 23-0.5-8-2 or any other statute, a corporation or labor organization may make a contribution to aid in the:

(1) election or defeat of a candidate; or

(2) the success or defeat of:

(A) a political party; or

(B) a public question submitted to a vote in an election.

(b) Contributions by a corporation or labor organization are limited to those authorized by sections 4, 5, and 6 of this chapter.

(c) A national bank or a corporation organized by authority of any law of Congress must comply with contribution restrictions applicable to Indiana elections under 52 U.S.C. 30118.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-4-3-3(a) part; 3-4-3-3(c).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.11-1987, SEC.3; P.L.7-1990, SEC.29; P.L.14-1992, SEC.1; P.L.3-1997, SEC.176; P.L.128-2015, SEC.145; P.L.118-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-9
Damaged ballots unable to be machine processed
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If an absentee ballot is damaged or defective so that the ballot cannot properly be counted by an automatic tabulating machine, a remake team composed of one (1) person from each of the major political parties of the county shall have the card prepared for processing so as to record accurately the intent of the voter insofar as the intent can be ascertained.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-11.5-4-17
Absentee ballot of deceased voter
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) If proof is given to the absentee ballot counters that an absentee voter marked and forwarded an absentee ballot but died before election day, the ballot of the deceased voter shall be rejected under section 13 of this chapter and retained with the other rejected ballots under section 14 of this chapter.

(b) The casting of an absentee ballot by a deceased voter does not invalidate an election.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-7-28-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 28 / Section 3-7-28-10
Master list showing cancellation of registration; furnishing copies
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The circuit court clerk or board of registration shall furnish copies of the master list, as described in section 9 of this chapter, 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.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-12-10-18
Judicial review
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) Any party to a final determination of the state recount commission concerning a nomination subject to IC 3-12-11 or election to a state office other than governor or lieutenant governor may appeal the final determination to the court of appeals for errors of law under the same terms, conditions, and standards that govern appeals in ordinary civil actions. An assignment of errors that the commission's final determination is contrary to law is sufficient to present both the sufficiency of the facts found to sustain the commission's determination and the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the findings of facts upon which the commission's determination was rendered.

(b) If the court of appeals finds that a party has been substantially prejudiced by commission action that is:

(1) arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law;

(2) contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity;

(3) in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations, or short of statutory right; or

(4) without observance of procedure required by law;

the court may set aside the final determination of the commission. The court may remand the case to the commission for further proceedings and compel commission action that has been unreasonably delayed or unlawfully withheld.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.396; P.L.10-1988, SEC.166; P.L.194-2013, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-2
Voting preparations; ballot box
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) On the morning of election day, the precinct election officers shall meet at the polls at least one (1) hour before the time for opening the polls. The inspector then shall have:

(1) the boundaries of the chute designated;

(2) the instruction cards and either the:

(A) sample ballots; or

(B) notice under section 1.9(c) or 1.9(f) of this chapter;

posted; and

(3) everything put in readiness for the commencement of voting at the opening of the polls.

(b) At the opening of the polls, the inspector and judges shall see that there are no ballots in the ballot box before the voting begins. After the inspection of the box, the inspector shall:

(1) securely lock the box;

(2) give one (1) key to the judge of the opposite political party; and

(3) retain one (1) key.

(c) Once securely locked, the ballot box may not be opened again until after the polls have been closed and the precinct election board is ready to immediately proceed with the counting, except as otherwise provided for central counting.

(d) The voting booths or compartments must be of a size and design to permit a voter to mark ballots in secret.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-16 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.275; P.L.221-2005, SEC.75; P.L.227-2023, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 3-11-18.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 3-11-18.1-3
Designation of county as vote center county; adoption of vote center order and plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A county must comply with this section to become a vote center county.

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

(1) The county election board.

(2) The board of elections and registration.

(c) The board shall hold a public hearing to present a draft plan for administration of vote centers in the county.

(d) After presentation of the draft plan under subsection (c), the board shall accept written public comments on the draft plan.

(e) At least thirty (30) days after the hearing held under subsection (c), the board shall hold a public hearing to consider the following:

(1) The draft plan.

(2) The written public comments.

(3) Any other public comment that the board may permit on the draft plan.

(f) After consideration of the draft plan and the public comments, the board may do the following:

(1) Adopt an order approving the draft plan.

(2) Amend the draft plan and adopt an order approving the amended draft plan.

The board may adopt the order to approve a plan only by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board.

(g) All members of the board must sign the order adopting the plan.

(h) The order and the adopted plan must be filed with the election division and must include a copy of:

(1) a resolution adopted by the county executive; and

(2) a resolution adopted by the county fiscal body;

approving the designation of the county as a vote center county.

As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.170-2019, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-12-11-2
Filing of verified petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A candidate who desires:

(1) a recount of votes cast for a nomination or election subject to this chapter; or

(2) to contest a nomination subject to this chapter or the election of a state office other than governor or lieutenant governor;

must file a verified petition with the election division not earlier than noon ten (10) days after election day and not later than noon fourteen (14) days after election day.

(b) A state or county chairman who is entitled to and desires to file a petition for a recount or contest under this chapter must file a verified petition with the election division not earlier than noon ten (10) days after election day and not later than noon seventeen (17) days after election day.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.397; P.L.10-1988, SEC.168; P.L.4-1996, SEC.82; P.L.3-1997, SEC.367; P.L.221-2005, SEC.122; P.L.240-2025, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-12-8-8
Notice of contest; service of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Upon the filing of a petition for a contest, the circuit court clerk shall notify the circuit court judge. The judge shall issue a notice to the county sheriff directing the sheriff to serve notice upon the contestee and all other persons named in the petition as candidates for nomination or election to the office to appear and answer the petition in the circuit court on a day to be fixed in the notice.

(b) The county sheriff shall also serve a copy of the notice described in subsection (a) on:

(1) the county election board; and

(2) the election division if the petition relates to a contest for the office of judge or prosecuting attorney.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.5-1988, SEC.11; P.L.10-1988, SEC.156; P.L.66-2003, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 3-11-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-11-14-2
Use of electronic voting systems; voter verifiable paper audit trail; requirements for voter verifiable paper audit trail
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (f), a county election board may use an approved electronic voting system:

(1) in any election;

(2) in all or in some of the precincts within a political subdivision holding an election; and

(3) instead of or in combination with any other voting method.

(b) A county election board may use an electronic voting system which includes a voter verifiable paper audit trail if the voting system:

(1) otherwise complies with this chapter and IC 3-11-15; and

(2) is certified by the Indiana election commission.

(c) A county election board may not use an approved electronic voting system purchased, leased, or otherwise acquired by the county after December 31, 2019, unless the system:

(1) is certified by the Indiana election commission; and

(2) includes a voter verifiable paper audit trail.

This subsection does not prohibit a county election board from having maintenance performed on an electronic voting system purchased, leased, or otherwise acquired by the county before January 1, 2020.

(d) The voter verifiable paper audit trail must contain all of the following:

(1) The name or code of the election as provided by the voting system.

(2) The date of the election.

(3) The date the voter verifiable paper audit trail was printed.

(4) A security code and record number specific to each paper receipt assigned by the voting system.

(5) The name or designation of the voter's precinct.

(6) The name or designation of each office on the voter's ballot.

(7) The name of the candidate and the designation of the candidate's political party selected by the voter.

(8) If the voter selects a straight party ticket, the name of the political party ticket the voter selected.

(9) The following information:

(A) A description of the text of any public question or judicial retention question on the voter's ballot that:

(i) contains not more than thirty (30) characters; and

(ii) the county election board determines reasonably conveys the content of the public question or judicial retention question.

(B) The response the voter selected for each question.

(e) The voter verifiable paper audit trail may contain additional information and instructions determined to be useful to the voter by the county election board subject to the design capabilities of the voter verifiable paper audit trail.

(f) This subsection applies to a county in which any direct record electronic voting system that does not include a voter verifiable paper audit trail is used for an election. A county election board shall not use a direct record electronic voting system in an election after July 1, 2022, unless the county election board:

(1) uses a number of direct record electronic voting systems including a voter verifiable paper audit trail in the election that is equal to or greater than ten percent (10%) of the total number of direct record electronic voting systems owned, leased, or otherwise available to the county as of January 1, 2022, and as of January 1 in each year thereafter;

(2) determines, not later than July 1, 2022, and January 1 of each year thereafter, the minimum number of direct record electronic voting systems including a voter verifiable paper audit trail necessary to comply with the requirement of this subsection; and

(3) files a certification of this determination to the secretary of state not later than August 11, 2022, and February 11 of each year thereafter.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.71-2019, SEC.16; P.L.109-2021, SEC.48; P.L.115-2022, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-5-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-5-8-1
Election division to prescribe statement of voter's bill of rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The election division shall prescribe a statement of the rights of a voter in Indiana that shall be known as "the voter's bill of rights".

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-39 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-39
Certain students serving as election officers and assistants
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. (a) The county election board by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board may permit an individual who is not a voter to serve in any capacity described in subsection (b), if the individual satisfies all the following:

(1) The individual is at least sixteen (16) years of age but not eighteen (18) years of age or older.

(2) The individual is a citizen of the United States.

(3) The individual is a resident of the county.

(4) The individual has a cumulative grade point average equivalent to not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

(5) The individual:

(A) either:

(i) has the written approval of the principal of the school the individual attends at the time of the appointment; or

(ii) attends a school that will not be in session on election day; or

(B) if the student is educated in the home, has the approval of the individual responsible for the education of the student.

(6) The individual has the approval of the individual's parent or legal guardian.

(7) The individual has satisfactorily completed any training required by the county election board.

(8) The individual otherwise is eligible to serve as a precinct election officer under this chapter but is not required to be a registered voter of the county.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a) may serve in any of the following capacities, as determined by the county election board:

(1) As any election officer, other than as an inspector, either before election day, on election day, or both.

(2) Providing assistance to an election officer, either before election day, on election day, or both.

(3) Providing assistance to the preparation of absentee ballots.

(c) An individual appointed as an election officer or assistant under this section, while serving as an election officer or assistant:

(1) is not required to obtain an employment certificate under IC 22-2-18 (before its expiration on June 30, 2021); and

(2) is not subject to the limitations on time and duration of employment under IC 22-2-18 (before its expiration on June 30, 2021) or IC 22-2-18.1.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.19; P.L.230-2005, SEC.15; P.L.225-2011, SEC.7; P.L.194-2013, SEC.6; P.L.76-2014, SEC.4; P.L.147-2020, SEC.1; P.L.108-2021, SEC.2; P.L.91-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-14
Representative in general assembly
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A candidate for the office of representative in the general assembly must:

(1) be a United States citizen at the time of election;

(2) have resided in the state for at least two (2) years and in the house district for at least one (1) year before the election; and

(3) be at least twenty-one (21) years old upon taking office;

as provided in Article 4, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 4, § 7 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-34 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-34
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.72. Repealed by P.L.176-1999, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-26 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-26
Additional compensation for inspector
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. In addition to the compensation required under section 25 of this chapter, an inspector may be paid an amount:

(1) for the inspector's services in calling at the circuit court clerk's office for the precinct election supplies; and

(2) for the inspector's services and the services of the judge of the opposite political party in the return of the precinct election supplies to the clerk's office;

regardless of whether these services are rendered before, on, or after election day.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.22; P.L.3-1995, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-25
Experimental use of system
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The county election board may provide for the experimental use of an electronic voting system at an election in one (1) or more precincts in the county. The system may be used without a formal adoption by the county or purchase but the electronic voting system must be approved by the commission before the system is implemented in or used by the county. The experimental use of a system at an election in accordance with this section is valid for all purposes as if formally adopted by the county.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.180; P.L.14-2004, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-18
System identification number
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. Each electronic voting system must bear a number that will distinguish it from any other system.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 3-5-4-1.3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-5-4-1.3
Statement to candidate after filing candidacy document; contents of statement; entry of information into the statewide voter registration system
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.3. (a) Not later than the close of one (1) business day after a person files a declaration of candidacy, a request for placement on the presidential primary ballot, a certificate of nomination by a convention, a certificate of nomination by petition, a certification of candidate selection to fill a ballot vacancy, or a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate in the office of the election division or circuit court clerk, the election division or circuit court clerk shall send a statement to the candidate by:

(1) hand delivery;

(2) first class United States mail; or

(3) electronic mail, if an electronic mail address has been provided by the person;

to the mailing address or electronic mail address set forth in the document filed with the office.

(b) The statement must set forth the following:

(1) That the candidate has filed the document described in subsection (a).

(2) The name of the candidate.

(3) The office for which the individual is a candidate.

(4) The date on which the document was filed.

(5) That acceptance of the document for filing does not prevent the filing from being challenged in the manner set forth in this title.

(c) The circuit court clerk shall enter:

(1) the name and other information provided by each candidate for an elected office or a political party office who files a document described in subsection (a) with the county election board; and

(2) the text of a public question certified to the county election board under IC 3-10-9;

into the election management module of the statewide voter registration system not later than the deadline for estimating the number of ballots required to be printed under IC 3-11-4-10.

As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.193-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-10-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-10-7-10
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.91. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-27
Determination of system readiness; certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) After the delivery of a ballot card voting system to a precinct or vote center, the precinct election board may meet at the polls on the same day and open the package containing the sample ballot cards, to determine whether the system is ready for use in accordance with section 16 of this chapter. If a ballot card voting system is not in compliance with that section, the board shall immediately label, set and adjust, and place the system in order or have it done.

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

(c) On the morning of election day, the precinct election officers shall meet at the polls at least one (1) hour before the time for opening the polls. The inspector then shall have:

(1) the boundaries of the chute designated;

(2) the instruction cards and either the:

(A) sample ballots; or

(B) notice under section 10(b) or 10(c) of this chapter;

posted; and

(3) everything put in readiness for the commencement of voting at the opening of the polls.

(d) Before the opening of the polls, the precinct election officers shall do the following:

(1) Compare the ballot cards used in the marking device with the sample ballots furnished and determine whether the names, numbers, and letters are in agreement.

(2) Determine that the system records that zero (0) votes have been cast for each candidate and on each public question.

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

(e) The officers then shall certify that:

(1) the marking device and the sample ballots are in agreement;

(2) the system records zero (0) votes cast; and

(3) the system appears to be in perfect order.

Forms shall be provided for certification, and the certification shall be filed with the election returns.

(f) 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 as provided in subsection (d).

(2) Certify that the ballots are in agreement.

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

(g) 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 complete the required certification under subsection (e).

[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.311; P.L.3-1997, SEC.322; P.L.221-2005, SEC.81; P.L.278-2019, SEC.107; P.L.227-2023, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-4.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.140. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.69. Repealed by P.L.109-2021, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-32.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-32.5
Occupation of voting booth; time limits; refusal to leave
Status: in_force

Sec. 32.5. (a) At a primary election, a voter may not remain in the voting booth or compartment longer than five (5) minutes.

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

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

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.319. Amended by P.L.193-2021, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-11 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.151; P.L.209-2003, SEC.142; P.L.198-2005, SEC.9; P.L.164-2006, SEC.106; P.L.66-2010, SEC.22. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 3-9-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-9-8-5
Required disclaimer in campaign communication containing fabricated media
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If a campaign communication includes fabricated media depicting a candidate, the person that paid for the campaign communication must include a disclaimer, separate from the disclaimer required under IC 3-9-3-2.5(d), that meets the following requirements:

(1) The disclaimer must state: "Elements of this media have been digitally altered or artificially generated.".

(2) If the campaign communication is a printed communication, the disclaimer must be printed in a manner that complies with IC 3-9-3-2.5(e).

(3) If the campaign communication is an audio communication, the disclaimer must be read:

(A) in each language used in the campaign communication;

(B) at a speed and pitch at which the disclaimer is reasonably understandable; and

(C) at a volume that is not lower than the loudest audio included in the campaign communication;

at the beginning of the campaign communication, at the end of the campaign communication, and, if the campaign communication is more than two (2) minutes in length, at intervals of two (2) minutes for the duration of the campaign communication.

(4) If the campaign communication is a video communication, the disclaimer must be:

(A) printed in a manner that complies with IC 3-9-3-2.5(e); and

(B) displayed continuously for the duration of the campaign communication.

As added by P.L.81-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-5-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-5-4
Abandonment of residence
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who has a residence in a precinct retains residency in that precinct until the person abandons the residence by:

(1) having the intent to abandon the residence;

(2) having the intent to establish a new residence; and

(3) acting as provided in this intent by establishing a residence in a new precinct.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-34 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-34
Ballot boxes; specifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. Each ballot box provided under section 33 of this chapter must:

(1) have an opening in the lid sufficient only for a single ballot;

(2) have at least two (2) locks of different kinds and combinations, so that one (1) key will not unlock the other; and

(3) be constructed to prevent fraud.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-23-15 part; 3-1-23-16 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.222.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-18
Delivery of certificates and tally papers to county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The counters shall deliver the certificates prepared under section 16 of this chapter and the tally papers to the county election board immediately upon the tabulation of the vote in each precinct.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-40 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-40
"Electronic poll list"
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. "Electronic poll list" means a poll list that is maintained in a computer data base.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-2
Questioned candidacy filing; jurisdiction to act; sworn statement; determination of eligibility or validity; denial of filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate challenged under IC 3-8-8.

(b) The commission, a county election board, or a town election board shall act if a candidate (or a person acting on behalf of a candidate in accordance with state law) has filed any of the following:

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

(2) A request for ballot placement in a presidential primary under IC 3-8-3.

(3) A petition of nomination or candidate's consent to nomination under IC 3-8-2.5 or IC 3-8-6.

(4) A certificate of nomination under IC 3-8-5, IC 3-8-7, IC 3-10-2-15, or IC 3-10-6-12.

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

(6) A declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under IC 3-8-2-2.5.

(7) A contest to the denial of certification under IC 3-8-2.5 or IC 3-8-6-12.

(c) The commission has jurisdiction to act under this section with regard to any filing described in subsection (b) that was made with the election division. Except for a filing under the jurisdiction of a town election board, a county election board has jurisdiction to act under this section with regard to any filing described in subsection (b) that was made with the county election board, county voter registration office, or the circuit court clerk. A town election board has jurisdiction to act under this section with regard to any filing that was made with the county election board, the county voter registration office, or the circuit court clerk for nomination or election to a town office.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (f), before the commission or election board acts under this section, a registered voter of the election district that a candidate seeks to represent or a county chairman of a major political party of a county in which any part of the election district is located must file a sworn statement before a person authorized to administer oaths, with the election division or election board:

(1) questioning the eligibility of the candidate to seek the office; and

(2) setting forth the facts known to the voter or county chairman of a major political party of a county concerning this question.

(e) The eligibility of a write-in candidate or a candidate nominated by a convention, petition, or primary may not be challenged under this section if the commission or board determines that all of the following occurred:

(1) The eligibility of the candidate was challenged under this section before the candidate was nominated.

(2) The commission or board conducted a hearing on the affidavit before the nomination.

(3) This challenge would be based on substantially the same grounds as the previous challenge to the candidate.

(f) Before the commission or election board can consider a contest to the denial of a certification under IC 3-8-2.5 or IC 3-8-6-12, a candidate (or a person acting on behalf of a candidate in accordance with state law) must file a sworn statement with the election division or election board:

(1) stating specifically the basis for the contest; and

(2) setting forth the facts known to the candidate supporting the basis for the contest.

(g) Upon the filing of a sworn statement under subsection (d) or (f), the commission or election board shall determine the validity of the questioned:

(1) declaration of candidacy;

(2) declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate;

(3) request for ballot placement under IC 3-8-3;

(4) petition of nomination;

(5) certificate of nomination;

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

(7) denial of a certification under IC 3-8-2.5 or IC 3-8-6-12.

(h) The commission or election board shall deny a filing if the commission or election board determines that the candidate has not complied with the applicable requirements for the candidate set forth in the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Indiana, or this title.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.81; P.L.12-1995, SEC.59; P.L.3-1995, SEC.47; P.L.2-1996, SEC.84; P.L.3-1997, SEC.113; P.L.38-1999, SEC.21; P.L.176-1999, SEC.25; P.L.66-2003, SEC.11; P.L.97-2004, SEC.3; P.L.194-2013, SEC.11; P.L.169-2015, SEC.51; P.L.74-2017, SEC.19; P.L.278-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-5
Election not to be held in room where alcoholic beverages kept or sold
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An election may not be held in a room in which alcoholic beverages are kept or sold.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-1-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-11.5-1-1.1
Applicability of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. This article applies to all counties.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.53. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.333; P.L.266-2013, SEC.3; P.L.170-2019, SEC.16; P.L.278-2019, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-18-b
Election division authorization for adoption of proposed precinct establishment order; notice; objection; commission hearing
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. 18. (a) If the election division determines that the proposed precinct establishment order would comply with this chapter, the election division shall issue an order authorizing the county executive to establish the proposed precincts.

(b) The order issued by the election division under subsection (a) must state that the election division finds that the proposed precincts would comply with the standards set forth in this chapter. The election division shall promptly provide a copy of the order to the county executive.

(c) The county executive must give notice of the proposed order to the voters of the county by one (1) publication under IC 5-3-1-1.5. The notice must state the following:

(1) The name of each existing precinct whose boundaries would be changed by the adoption of the proposed order by the county.

(2) That any registered voter of the county may object to the proposed order by filing a sworn statement with the election division setting forth the voter's specific objections to the proposed order and requesting that a hearing be conducted by the commission under IC 4-21.5.

(3) The mailing address of the election division.

(4) The deadline for filing the objection with the election division under this section.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (g), an objection to a proposed precinct establishment order must be filed not later than noon ten (10) days after the publication of the notice by the county executive.

(e) If an objection is not filed with the election division by the date and time specified under subsection (d), the election division shall promptly notify the county executive. The county executive may proceed immediately to adopt the proposed order.

(f) If an objection is filed with the election division by the date and time specified under subsection (d), the election division shall promptly notify the county executive. The county executive may not adopt the proposed order until the commission conducts a hearing under IC 4-21.5 and determines whether the proposed precincts would comply with the standards set forth in this chapter.

(g) If the co-directors determine that the expiration of the ten (10) day period described in subsection (d) will occur:

(1) after the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter begins; or

(2) without sufficient time for a county or an objector to receive notice of a hearing before the commission concerning an objection before the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter begins;

the co-directors may request a hearing before the commission under section 21 of this chapter, notify the county executive of the request, and publication under subsection (c) is not required.

As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.40; P.L.3-1997, SEC.244; P.L.221-2005, SEC.36; P.L.164-2006, SEC.83; P.L.278-2019, SEC.52; P.L.157-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 3-6-5.1-10
Dismissal of complaint filed concurrently with election division
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If the county election board is notified at any time that the person who filed a complaint under this chapter has filed a complaint with the election division under IC 3-6-4.5 regarding this matter, the county election board shall dismiss the proceeding under this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-7-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-7-17-1
Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter prescribes voter registration procedures in armed forces recruitment offices as provided in 52 U.S.C. 20506(c).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.5-5-12
Separate counting of ballots from other precincts
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. An absentee ballot counter may not count absentee ballots for a precinct under this chapter while counting absentee ballots for any other precinct.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.5-6-7
Referring protested ballot to county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If the absentee ballot counters cannot agree whether to count a ballot following a protest under section 6 of this chapter, the question shall be referred to the county election board for a decision.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-14
Order of recount and appointment of recount commission; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The court shall grant the petitions and cross-petitions that have been filed and order the recount of the votes in the precincts by appointing a recount commission upon:

(1) the filing of a petition and bond under this chapter;

(2) the expiration of the period under section 4 of this chapter for filing a cross-petition; and

(3) proof of service of all notices.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.374.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-18
Disclosure of voter's vote to another
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. A voter who knowingly:

(1) does anything to enable any other person to see or know for what ticket, candidates, or public questions the voter has voted; or

(2) moves into a position, or does any other thing, to enable the voter to see or know for what ticket, candidates, or public questions any other voter votes;

commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.209; P.L.103-2005, SEC.28; P.L.221-2005, SEC.134; P.L.158-2013, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-30 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-12-6-30
Single county nominations or elections; differences between votes shown by recount certificate and votes tabulated by county board; certificate of corrected vote total
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. If a recount is made under this chapter for nomination or election to an office for which votes were cast only in a single county, the circuit court clerk shall determine whether the votes shown by the recount certificate differ from the votes that were tabulated by the county election board. If the circuit court clerk finds that there is a difference between the votes shown by the recount certificate and the votes tabulated by the county election board, the clerk shall prepare a certificate showing the total vote for each candidate for nomination or election to the office as corrected in accordance with the recount certificate.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-16 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.148; P.L.3-1993, SEC.217.
Ind. Code § 3-9-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-9-1-16
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-13 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.8-1992, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 3-7-30-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 30 / Section 3-7-30-3
Driver's license applicant
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person shall not use information relating to the failure of an applicant for a driver's license to apply for voter registration for any purpose other than voter registration, as required under 52 U.S.C. 20504(b).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.88; P.L.128-2015, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.4 / Section 3-7-26.4-2
Provision of part of compilation of list; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The election division may not provide any part of the compilation of the voter registration information contained in the computerized list except:

(1) as provided in IC 3-7-26.3 or this chapter;

(2) to perform voter list maintenance duties required by 52 U.S.C. 21083; or

(3) to redact voter registration information declared confidential under a court order or IC 5-26.5-2.

As added by P.L.81-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 3-11-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11-6-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.17-1995, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-16
Voter registration lists; preparation; delivery to inspectors; delivery and installation of electronic poll books
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), each county election board shall prepare and have delivered to the inspectors of the precincts, at the time they receive the ballots for their precincts, a suitable number of voter registration lists certified under IC 3-7-29 and any other forms, papers, certificates, and oaths that are required to be furnished to precinct election boards. The forms and papers must be prepared in compliance with IC 3-5-4-8.

(b) In a county described by IC 3-7-29-6(a)(1) or IC 3-11-18.1, the electronic poll books shall be delivered and installed for use by the county election board under section 11(b) of this chapter.

(c) The county voter registration office shall cooperate with the county election board in the preparation of the lists certified under IC 3-7-29 (or in the use of the electronic poll books).

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.106; P.L.164-2006, SEC.90; P.L.194-2013, SEC.46; P.L.271-2013, SEC.16; P.L.258-2013, SEC.70; P.L.64-2014, SEC.40; P.L.169-2015, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-13-7-2.5
Vacancy in political subdivision nonpartisan elected office other than school board
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) This section does not apply to a school board office.

(b) This section applies to a vacancy in an elected office in a political subdivision:

(1) in which each candidate is required by statute to be placed on the ballot as a nonpartisan candidate for the office; and

(2) for which this article does not otherwise provide a method for filling.

(c) The vacancy shall be filled as follows:

(1) The remaining members of the body shall fill the vacancy by a majority of the votes of the remaining members of the body.

(2) If there are no remaining members of the body, the county executive of the county containing the greatest percentage of the population of the political subdivision shall fill the vacancy in the manner provided by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.169.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-38 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-38
Omitted precinct election officers; vacancy in office of sheriff
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. (a) As used in this section, "omitted precinct election officer" refers to a precinct election officer that a precinct is not required to have by a resolution adopted under this section.

(b) Notwithstanding other provisions of this title, a county election board may adopt a resolution to provide that specified precincts or all precincts of the county are not required to have any or all of the following precinct election officers:

(1) Sheriffs.

(2) Poll clerks.

(c) A resolution adopted under this section must be adopted by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board.

(d) A resolution adopted under this section must state the following:

(1) The precincts to which the resolution applies.

(2) For each precinct identified in the resolution, which precinct election officers are omitted precinct election officers.

(3) For each precinct identified in the resolution, which precinct election officers will perform the duties required by this title of the omitted precinct election officers.

(e) Notwithstanding any other law, the precinct election officer specified in a resolution adopted under this section shall perform the duties of the omitted precinct election officers as stated in the resolution.

(f) A resolution adopted under this section expires December 31 after the resolution is adopted.

(g) If a vacancy exists in the office of the sheriff in a precinct and:

(1) no resolution designating the precinct election officer to perform the duties of the sheriff has been adopted under this section; or

(2) the vote center plan adopted by the county does not specify which precinct election officer is to perform the duties of the sheriff;

then the judge of the precinct (or the precinct election officer designated to perform the duties of the election sheriff under a county vote center plan) serves as election sheriff until the vacancy is filled by the county election board.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.12; P.L.193-2021, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-11-5
Delivery of initialed ballots as voters call for them; voter to sign poll list
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Following the resolution of any challenge to a voter, as each successive voter calls for a ballot, the poll clerks or assistant poll clerks shall deliver to the voter the first initialed ballot. The inspector shall then deliver to the clerks another ballot, which the clerks shall initial as before. The voter shall then sign the poll list.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.277; P.L.64-2014, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 3-11-2-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-11-2-0.5
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) This chapter applies only to paper ballots.

(b) This chapter does not apply to:

(1) an electronic voting system; or

(2) an optical scan voting system.

As added by P.L.58-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-5-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-11.7-5-23
Locks on stored ballots and papers
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The circuit court clerk shall do the following:

(1) Lock the receptacle provided under section 22 of this chapter.

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

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

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 3-5-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-5-7-5
Designations used on ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A candidate may use on the ballot any combination of designations permitted by this section.

(b) A candidate may not use on the ballot a designation other than a designation permitted by this section.

(c) Subject to subsections (d) and (e), a candidate may use designations on the ballot as follows:

(1) The first designation that a candidate uses on the ballot may be one (1) of the following:

(A) The candidate's legal given name.

(B) The initial of the candidate's legal given name.

(C) The candidate's legal middle name.

(D) The initial of the candidate's legal middle name.

(E) The candidate's nickname.

(2) After the designation used under subdivision (1), a candidate may use any of the following designations if not used under subdivision (1):

(A) The candidate's legal middle name.

(B) The initial of the candidate's legal middle name.

(C) The candidate's nickname.

(D) The candidate's legal surname.

(3) After a designation used under subdivision (2), a candidate may use the following if not used under subdivision (1) or (2):

(A) The candidate's nickname.

(B) The candidate's legal surname.

(4) After a designation used under subdivision (3), a candidate may use the candidate's legal surname on the ballot if not used under subdivision (2) or (3).

(5) After a candidate's legal surname, a candidate may use any of the following designations:

(A) Sr.

(B) Jr.

(C) A numerical designation such as "II" or "III".

(d) A candidate may use a nickname on the ballot only if the nickname satisfies the following:

(1) The nickname is a name by which the candidate is commonly known.

(2) The nickname does not exceed twenty (20) characters.

(3) The nickname complies with subsection (e).

(4) Unless the candidate uses the nickname as the first designation under subsection (c)(1), notwithstanding any other method of designation used by a candidate or in a document declaring or consenting to the individual's candidacy, any nickname permitted under this section must be set forth on the ballot within parentheses.

(e) A candidate may not use a:

(1) title or degree as a designation; or

(2) designation that implies a title or degree.

As added by P.L.202-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-11-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11-3-10
Receipt and delivery of ballots, supplies, and electronic poll books, and voting systems
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the inspector of each precinct, or another member of the precinct election board authorized in writing by the inspector, shall appear at the office of the county election board of the inspector's county on the second or third day before election day to receive ballots and other supplies.

(b) This subsection applies to an electronic poll book. Before delivery of an electronic poll book to an inspector or the inspector's authorized representative, the county election board shall:

(1) affix a tamper-proof numbered seal to the electronic poll book or a secure container that includes a single electronic poll book;

(2) record the number of the seal affixed to each electronic poll book or container; and

(3) provide a list of the units and the number of the unit's seal to the inspector.

(c) A county election board may adopt a resolution by the unanimous vote of the entire membership of the county election board to use an alternative electronic poll book delivery protocol instead of using seals under subsection (b). A resolution under this subsection must set forth the following information:

(1) The method to be used to ensure that an electronic poll book is not accessed, modified, or tampered with after the electronic poll book is transferred by the county election board to the inspector or the inspector's authorized representative for delivery.

(2) The method for a precinct election board or vote center officers to determine and document on behalf of the county election board that each electronic poll book was successfully secured against improper access, modification, or tampering before delivery to the polling place or vote center.

Before any electronic poll book is delivered to a polling place or vote center, the resolution must be filed with the election division.

(d) This subsection applies to a voting system. At any time before election day:

(1) the county election board;

(2) teams consisting of at least two (2) individuals and 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 deliver all voting systems to the polls for the precinct or to the vote centers.

(e) The county election board may not:

(1) designate any individual to serve on a delivery 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 deliver a voting system.

(f) If a county election board uses the teams or a commercial delivery entity described in subsection (d), 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 (g).

(g) The certificate required in subsection (f) must be signed by the two (2) members of each team described in subsection (d) or by an individual authorized to act on behalf of the commercial delivery entity. 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 from the county election board and ending when the voting systems were delivered to the location of the polling place or vote center.

(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 polling location or vote center when the system was delivered.

(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.

(h) Immediately upon any delivery of a voting system, the completed certificate must be filed with the county election board.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-6 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.71-2019, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-7-14-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-7-14-16
Notification to applicant of disposition
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The circuit court clerk or board of registration shall, upon receiving a completed application under section 12 of this chapter, notify the applicant of the disposition of the application in the manner prescribed under IC 3-7-33 and as required under 52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(2).

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-6-5-13
Minutes of meetings; inclusion of ballot styles with minutes
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Each county election board shall keep minutes of all meetings of the board, including a written record of the aye and nay vote of each member on all questions coming before the board.

(b) The circuit court clerk shall permanently retain the board minutes.

(c) After ballots are printed by the county for each primary, general, municipal, or special election, the clerk shall retain one (1) regular official ballot from each township in the county and one (1) provisional ballot from any precinct in the county as part of the minutes.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.116-2018, SEC.1; P.L.278-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11-1.5-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 3-11-1.5-1.5
"GIS" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "GIS" refers to the geographic information system maintained by the office under IC 2-5-1.1-12.2.

As added by P.L.212-2001, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.2 / Section 3-6-4.2-3
Co-directors
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The governor shall appoint two (2) co-directors for the election division who shall do the following:

(1) Carry out the policies, decisions, and recommendations of the commission.

(2) Maintain an office for the election division.

(b) The co-directors may not be members of the same political party.

(c) The co-directors have equal authority and responsibilities under this title. However, if the co-directors are unable to resolve a dispute between themselves regarding:

(1) the commission's or the election division's budget;

(2) the commission's or the election division's expenditures; or

(3) contracts to which the commission or the election division is a party;

the secretary of state may decide the matter. A decision by the secretary of state regarding the matter is final.

(d) The co-directors must:

(1) be classified the same under the state's personnel system; and

(2) except for differences due to years of service as co-directors, receive the same compensation.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.153-2013, SEC.1; P.L.219-2013, SEC.4; P.L.32-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 3-7-16-9 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-7-16-9
Distribution of voter registration forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As provided in 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(4)(A)(i) and 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(6)(A), an agency designated under this chapter shall distribute a voter registration form prescribed under this chapter to each person applying for assistance from the agency whenever the applicant:

(1) applies for service or assistance;

(2) applies for recertification or renewal of services or assistance; or

(3) submits a change of address form relating to the service or assistance;

unless the applicant declines in writing to register to vote.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 3-6-6-25 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-6-25
Compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. Each inspector, judge, poll clerk, assistant poll clerk, and election sheriff is entitled to a per diem fixed by the county executive for the performance of all the duties of office imposed on the person by this title that are performed on election day.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.17; P.L.3-1993, SEC.21; P.L.3-1997, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-19
Prosecuting attorney
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. A candidate for the office of prosecuting attorney must be admitted to the practice of law in the state before the election, as provided in Article 7, Section 16 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 7, § 16 part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 3-8-1-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-8-1-10.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.85. Repealed by P.L.219-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 3-6-4.1-5
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If a member of the commission resigns, dies, or becomes unable to serve on the commission, the governor shall notify the state chairman of the major political party of the state represented by the member.

(b) The state chairman may nominate in writing, within ten (10) days after notice of the vacancy, two (2) individuals of the state chairman's own political party to succeed the member. If the state chairman makes the nominations within ten (10) days, the governor shall appoint one (1) of the nominees to the commission.

(c) If the state chairman fails to make the nominations within ten (10) days, the governor shall, within another ten (10) days, appoint a member of the same political party as the state chairman. The state chairman may disapprove the selection by notifying the governor within seven (7) days after receiving notice of the governor's appointment.

(d) If the state chairman disapproves the selection within the seven (7) day period under subsection (c), the governor shall make another appointment under subsection (c) that is also subject to the disapproval of the state chairman under subsection (c).

(e) If the state chairman does not disapprove an appointment under subsection (c) within the seven (7) day period, the individual appointed by the governor is a member of the commission.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-11.7-6-3
Establishment of free access system for provisional voter to determine whether vote is counted; entry of information into computerized list; access of information by individual; confidentiality; written instructions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As required by 52 U.S.C. 21082, a county election board shall establish a free access system such as a toll free telephone number or a website that enables a provisional voter to determine:

(1) whether the individual's provisional ballot was counted; and

(2) if the provisional ballot was not counted, the reason the provisional ballot was not counted.

A county election board may use a module of the computerized list under IC 3-7-26.3 to comply with this subsection.

(b) The county election board shall enter the following into the computerized list:

(1) The name of the individual.

(2) The address of the individual.

(3) The day and time the county election board will meet to determine the validity of a provisional ballot under IC 3-11.7-5.

(4) Whether the individual's provisional ballot was counted.

(5) If the individual's provisional ballot was not counted, the reason the provisional ballot was not counted.

An individual who casts a provisional ballot may access the information described in this subsection pertaining to the provisional ballot of the individual through a module of the computerized list under IC 3-7-26.3.

(c) Not later than the earlier of:

(1) twenty-four (24) hours before the date the county election board meets under IC 3-11.7-5 to determine the validity of a provisional ballot cast by an individual; or

(2) three (3) days after the election;

the provisional ballot information described in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(3) must be entered to the computerized list. The provisional ballot information described in subsection (b)(4) and (b)(5) must be entered into the computerized list not later than the date the county election board certifies the election results of the county under IC 3-12-4-9.

(d) As required by 52 U.S.C. 21082, the county election board shall establish and maintain reasonable procedures to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information collected, stored, or otherwise used on the free access system established by the board under subsection (a).

(e) As required by 52 U.S.C. 21082, the county election board shall restrict access to the free access system established under subsection (a) to the individual voter who cast the provisional ballot. This subsection does not restrict access to election materials available under IC 3-10-1-31.1.

(f) The county election board shall prescribe written instructions to inform a provisional voter how the provisional voter can determine whether the provisional voter's ballot has been counted.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.179. Amended by P.L.141-2011, SEC.2; P.L.64-2014, SEC.67; P.L.128-2015, SEC.206; P.L.278-2019, SEC.135; P.L.115-2022, SEC.12; P.L.9-2024, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 3-7-33-4.7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 3-7-33-4.7
Applicability; requirements for certain individuals registering to vote in person
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.7. (a) The requirements of this section:

(1) apply to an individual who has not previously voted in:

(A) a general election in Indiana (or a special election for federal office in Indiana); or

(B) a general election (or a special election for federal office) in the county where the individual has submitted a registration application if the application was received by the county voter registration office after December 31, 2002, and before January 1, 2006; and

(2) do not apply to an individual who:

(A) submits with the individual's application the:

(i) individual's Indiana driver's license number; or

(ii) last four (4) digits of the individual's Social Security number;

and the county voter registration office or election division matches the information submitted by the applicant with an existing Indiana identification record bearing the same identification number, name, and date of birth set forth in the voter registration application;

(B) is an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter;

(C) is entitled to vote other than in person under the federal Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (52 U.S.C. 20102(b)(2)(B)(ii)) due to a determination by the election division that a permanent or temporarily accessible polling place cannot be provided for the individual; or

(D) is entitled to vote other than in person under any other federal law.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), an individual who applies to register to vote in person at a registration agency shall present with the individual's application:

(1) a current and valid photo identification; or

(2) a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document;

that shows the name and residence address of the voter stated on the voter registration application.

(c) When a county voter registration office receives a voter registration application under subsection (b), the office shall determine whether the applicant:

(1) complied with the proof of residence requirements under subsection (b); or

(2) must provide additional documentation to comply with the proof of residence requirements under subsection (b).

(d) If the county voter registration office determines that the applicant:

(1) is not required to submit additional documentation under subsection (b); or

(2) has provided the documentation required under subsection (b);

the county voter registration office shall process the application in accordance with section 5 of this chapter.

(e) If the county voter registration office determines that the applicant is required to submit additional documentation under subsection (b), the office shall process the application under section 5 of this chapter and, if the applicant is otherwise eligible to vote, add the information concerning this documentation to the voter's computerized registration entry under IC 3-7-27-20.2.

(f) The county voter registration office shall remove the notation described in subsection (e) after the voter votes in an election for a federal office.

(g) The requirements of this section must be administered in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner.

As added by P.L.65-2024, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-11.7-7-4
Order to extend closing of polls; limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If the court or state governmental entity determines that an order extending the hour for the closing of the polls is to be issued, the court or entity must:

(1) limit the extension only to those polls whose opening was delayed or which closed during the hours set forth in IC 3-11-8-8; and

(2) extend the hours for the polls at the precinct or vote center for a period of time not more than the time that the polls were closed during the hours set forth in IC 3-11-8-8.

As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.136.
Ind. Code § 3-7-46-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 46 / Section 3-7-46-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.56. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.78; P.L.199-2001, SEC.14; P.L.209-2003, SEC.86. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.9 / Section 3-6-4.9-5
Hearings and investigations by agency member
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If the commission is the enforcement authority, a commission member, or the co-directors, with the authorization of the commission, may conduct a hearing or an investigation, take evidence, and report back to the commission for its consideration and action.

(b) If a county election board is the enforcement authority, a county election board member may conduct a hearing or an investigation, take evidence, and report back to the board for its consideration and action.

As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-23 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-14.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 3-6-5.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 3-6-5.1-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.230-2005, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 3-12-3.5-1.1
Chapter establishes standards to define vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. This chapter is enacted to comply with 52 U.S.C. 21081 by establishing uniform and nondiscriminatory standards to define what will be counted as a vote on an electronic voting system.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.184. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.211.
Ind. Code § 3-10-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-10-6-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-7-1(a) part; 3-2-7-1.5.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.4-1991, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-15 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-12-10-15
Determination of expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The state recount commission shall determine the expenses chargeable to a person under sections 13 and 14 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-2
"Absent uniformed services voter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Absent uniformed services voter" refers to any of the following:

(1) A member of a uniformed service on active duty who, by reason of active duty, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote.

(2) A member of the merchant marine who, by reason of service in the merchant marine, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote.

(3) A member of the Indiana national guard deployed or on assignment outside Indiana.

(4) A spouse or dependent of a member referred to in subdivision (1), (2), or (3) who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from the place of residence where the spouse or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 3-5-2.1-30 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 3-5-2.1-30
"County voter registration office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. "County voter registration office" means the following:

(1) A board of registration established under IC 3-7-12.

(2) A board of elections and registration.

(3) The office of the circuit court clerk, in a county in which a board has not been established under subdivision (1) or (2).

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

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.
Ind. Code § 3-7-24-16 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 24 / Section 3-7-24-16
Processing of forms by distribution sites not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. An office with a distribution site for registration forms under this chapter is not required to do the following:

(1) Accept registration forms when completed.

(2) Mail or deliver the forms to a circuit court clerk or board of registration.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 3-14-2-27 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-14-2-27
Fraudulent recording of votes; false statement, certificate, or return of vote
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. A precinct election officer at the close of the polls, an absentee ballot counter acting under IC 3-11.5-5 or IC 3-11.5-6, or a provisional ballot counter acting under IC 3-11.7-5 who knowingly:

(1) causes the vote to be incorrectly taken down for a candidate or public question; or

(2) makes a false statement, certificate, or return of any kind of that vote;

commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.472; P.L.3-1993, SEC.233; P.L.19-1993, SEC.4; P.L.126-2002, SEC.89; P.L.158-2013, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 3-7-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-7-12-8
Members
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A board of registration consists of two (2) persons.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 3-6-4.2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 6 / Chapter 4.2 / Section 3-6-4.2-13
Assistance from state police department
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The state police department and all state police officers shall assist the election division, on request, in the enforcement of the election laws and the discharge of the election division’s duties, including the use of state police radio and telephone service on election days.

(b) The state police department or a state police officer may not supplant or interfere with a local law enforcement officer or precinct election officer in the discharge of official duties.

As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 3-11-10-35 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-11-10-35
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.149; P.L.221-2005, SEC.74; P.L.194-2013, SEC.66. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7.5-28 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 3-11-7.5-28
Expiration of approval of voting system; renewal of approval; notice of request for renewal; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. (a) Except as provided in subsection (g), the approval of an electronic voting system under this chapter expires October 1 of the year following the year in which presidential electors are elected under IC 3-10-2-3.

(b) The vendor of a voting system approved under this chapter may request that the approval be renewed by filing an application with the election division.

(c) The application described in subsection (b) must identify all counties that are currently using the voting system. Before the commission considers the application for renewal, the election division shall give notice of the application to the circuit court clerk of each county listed in the application.

(d) When the commission considers the application, the election division shall request comments regarding the renewal of the application from any interested person. Before acting on the application for renewal, the commission must receive a report from the person designated under IC 3-11-16 indicating that the hardware, firmware, and software included in the application for renewal of the voting system is identical to the version of the voting system previously certified by the commission.

(e) After receiving the report under subsection (d) and comments from interested persons, the commission shall approve an application for renewal under this section if the commission finds that the voting system:

(1) complies with the standards prescribed under this chapter;

(2) has worked effectively where the system has been used; and

(3) has been adequately supported by the vendor of the system.

(f) If the commission finds that a vendor has marketed, sold, leased, installed, implemented, or permitted the use of a voting system in Indiana that:

(1) has not been certified by the commission for use in Indiana; or

(2) includes hardware, firmware, or software in a version that has not been approved for use in Indiana;

the commission may revoke the approval granted under this section and prohibit the vendor from marketing, leasing, or selling any voting system in Indiana for a specific period not to exceed five (5) years.

(g) A vendor subject to subsection (f) may continue to provide support during the period specified in subsection (f) to a county that has acquired a voting system from the vendor after the vendor certifies that the voting system to be supported by the vendor only includes hardware, firmware, and software approved for use in Indiana.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.143. Amended by P.L.2-1997, SEC.10; P.L.3-1997, SEC.294; P.L.14-2004, SEC.114; P.L.221-2005, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 3-8-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8-3-7
Questions concerning validity of request
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. All questions concerning the validity of a request shall be determined by the commission not later than the deadline to act upon questions concerning primary candidates under IC 3-8-2-18.

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.87; P.L.3-1997, SEC.138.
Ind. Code § 3-11-13-11 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-11-13-11
Ballot information; arrangement
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. 11. (a) The ballot information, whether placed on the ballot card or on the marking device, must be in the order of arrangement provided for ballots under this section.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(2) does not identify as an independent candidate.

(e) The offices and public questions on the general election ballot must be placed on the ballot in the order listed in IC 3-11-2-12, IC 3-11-2-12.4, IC 3-11-2-12.5, IC 3-11-2-12.7(b), IC 3-11-2-12.9(a), IC 3-11-2-12.9(c), IC 3-11-2-13(a) through IC 3-11-2-13(c), IC 3-11-2-14(a), IC 3-11-2-14(d), and IC 3-11-2-14(e). The offices and public questions may be listed in a continuous column either vertically or horizontally and on a number of separate pages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) candidate; or

(2) ticket of candidates for:

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

(B) governor and lieutenant governor;

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

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

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

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

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

A statement reading substantially as follows must be placed immediately below the name of the office and above the name of the first candidate: "Vote for not more than (insert the number of candidates to be elected) candidate(s) of ANY party for this office.".

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

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

(2) in alphabetical order according to surname.

A statement reading substantially as follows must be placed immediately below the name of the office and above the name of the first candidate: "Vote for not more than (insert the number of candidates to be elected) candidate(s) for this office. A straight party vote will not count as a vote for any candidate for this office.".

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

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

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

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

(1) the name of the political party; and

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

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

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

(n) The requirements in this section:

(1) do not replace; and

(2) are in addition to;

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

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

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

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

(2) the text of public questions;

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

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.307; P.L.58-2005, SEC.19; P.L.164-2006, SEC.114; P.L.190-2011, SEC.10; P.L.194-2013, SEC.67; P.L.21-2016, SEC.16; P.L.278-2019, SEC.104; P.L.141-2020, SEC.12; P.L.109-2021, SEC.45; P.L.193-2021, SEC.50; P.L.227-2023, SEC.95; P.L.9-2024, SEC.23; P.L.195-2025, SEC.10; P.L.7-2026, SEC.2; P.L.23-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-6.5
Absentee activity reports; other election day reports; deadline
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), absentee activity reports and other election day reports must be provided by 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. on election day.

(b) Upon the unanimous vote of the county election board's entire membership, a county election board may specify, in a policy adopted under section 6(c) of this chapter, times for the provision of absentee activity reports and other election day reports that differ from the times required under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.240-2025, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 3-7-26.3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 26.3 / Section 3-7-26.3-2
"Computerized list"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "computerized list" refers to the statewide voter registration list established under section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.7-3-5
Failure of county chairman to recommend; appointment of provisional ballot counters by county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If a county chairman fails to make any recommendations not later than the deadline specified under section 4 of this chapter, the county election board may appoint any voters of the county who comply with section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.175; P.L.14-2004, SEC.152.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-4
Public buildings to be available for holding election; conditions for use of school buildings
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) School buildings, fire stations, and all other public buildings shall be made available without charge to a county for holding an election. The county may not be required to sign any agreement assuming liability as a precondition for use of the public building.

(b) If a school building of a school corporation is used as a polling place, the school corporation may:

(1) conduct a virtual instruction day for students who attend school in the school building; or

(2) conduct in-person instruction for students who attend the school in the school building if:

(A) access to the polling place is secured from access to other areas of the school building;

(B) public parking access is maintained; and

(C) access to the polling place and parking is in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).

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

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.297; P.L.108-2021, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.5-3-2
Rights and requirements of appointed watchers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Political parties or independent candidates described in IC 3-6-8-1 may appoint watchers at a central location for counting absentee ballots.

(b) A watcher appointed under this section:

(1) has the rights; and

(2) must follow the requirements;

set forth in IC 3-6-8.

As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.116.
Ind. Code § 3-7-27-2 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 27 / Section 3-7-27-2
Custody of property
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each board of registration has custody of all registration facilities, equipment, supplies, forms, records (including the records of registered voters of the county), registration affidavits, and other property used in connection with the registration of voters of the county.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 3-11-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 3-11-8-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each precinct.

[1986 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 3-7-18-5 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 7 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-7-18-5
Contents of declination form
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If the form used by an applicant to decline to register to vote is on a separate form from the voter registration application, the declination form must contain the following:

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 3 / Article 11.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.7-3-4
Deadline for recommendation by county chairmen
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The county chairmen shall make written recommendations for the appointments to the county election board not later than noon three (3) days before the election. The county election board shall make the appointments as recommended.

As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.