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IN Code § 3-12-12-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 12. Recount Procedures for Public Questions|3-12-12-26. Local Public Questions; Recounts; Transmittal of Certificate of Corrected Totals; Certificate of Approval or Rejection

Sec. 26. (a) This section applies to a recount of votes cast on a local public question.(b) The circuit court clerk shall transmit the certificate prepared under section 22 or 25 of this chapter to the county election board of the county having the greatest percentage of population of the election district voting on the public question.(c) Upon tabulation of the returns under this section, the county election board shall issue a certificate declaring the public question approved or rejected.As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.181. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.122.
IN Code § 3-12-13-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 13. Risk-Limiting Audits|3-12-13-1. "County Election Board"

Sec. 1. For purposes of this chapter, a reference to a "county election board" includes the following:(1) A county election board established by IC 3-6-5.(2) A board of elections and registration.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-12-13-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 13. Risk-Limiting Audits|3-12-13-2. "Incorrect Outcome"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "incorrect outcome" means an outcome that is inconsistent with an election outcome that would be obtained by conducting a full recount.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 3-12-13-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 13. Risk-Limiting Audits|3-12-13-3. "Risk-Limiting Audit"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "risk-limiting audit" means an audit protocol that makes use of statistical methods and is designed to limit to acceptable levels the risk of certifying a preliminary election outcome that constitutes an incorrect outcome.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 3-12-13-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 13. Risk-Limiting Audits|3-12-13-4. Designation of Counties as Pilot Counties

Sec. 4. (a) The secretary of state may designate counties as risk-limiting audit pilot counties.(b) For a county to be designated as a risk-limiting audit pilot county, the county election board must adopt a resolution requesting the secretary of state to designate the county as a risk-limiting audit pilot county.(c) In designating a county as a risk-limiting audit pilot county, the secretary of state shall seek to designate a variety of counties as pilot counties based on the number of active voters within the county.(d) A county designated as a risk-limiting audit pilot county shall conduct risk-limiting audits as provided in this chapter.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 3-12-13-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 13. Risk-Limiting Audits|3-12-13-5. Elections Subject to Risk-Limiting Audits

Sec. 5. (a) The secretary of state shall determine the elections that are subject to a risk-limiting audit.(b) All contested elections for an elected office and all public questions are eligible for designation under subsection (a) for a risk-limiting audit.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2020, SEC.11.
IN Code § 3-12-13-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 13. Risk-Limiting Audits|3-12-13-6. Waiver of Requirements

Sec. 6. (a) The secretary of state may waive the requirement of section 5 of this chapter, after a written request by a county election board.(b) The secretary of state may waive the requirement of section 5 of this chapter only if the county election board shows that the technology in use by the county will not enable the county election board to satisfy the requirements for a risk-limiting audit for an election.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.193-2021, SEC.97.
IN Code § 3-12-13-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 13. Risk-Limiting Audits|3-12-13-7. Secretary of State Administrative Orders

Sec. 7. (a) The secretary of state shall issue orders to implement and administer the requirements of this chapter.(b) In issuing an order under subsection (a), the secretary of state shall:(1) consult with recognized statistical experts, equipment vendors, the election division, and county election officials; and(2) consider best practices for conducting risk-limiting audits.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2020, SEC.12.
IN Code § 3-12-14-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 14. Election Procedure Audits|3-12-14-1. "County Election Board"

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.
IN Code § 3-12-14-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 14. Election Procedure Audits|3-12-14-2. "Procedure Audit"

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.
IN Code § 3-12-14-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 14. Election Procedure Audits|3-12-14-3. When Procedure Audit May Be Conducted; Scope of Audit

Sec. 3. (a) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, may require a procedure audit of an election to be conducted if there is:(1) an investigation under IC 3-6 relating to the election; or(2) a recount of the election under IC 3-12.(b) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, may define the scope of a procedure audit under this chapter.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-12-14-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 14. Election Procedure Audits|3-12-14-4. Secretary of State Administrative Orders; Factors Evaluated by Procedure Audit; Statistical Procedures

Sec. 4. (a) The secretary of state shall issue orders to develop a procedure audit program that details the documents to be inspected, the procedures to be reviewed, and the process by which a procedure audit is conducted under this chapter.(b) The following factors may be evaluated by a procedure audit:(1) Evaluation of voter registration procedures, including the following:(A) Proper use of voter registration forms.(B) Entry of data into the statewide voter registration file.(C) Proper use of forms.(D) Ability of procedures to accurately determine eligibility of registrants.(2) Evaluation of proper use and operation of electronic poll books and other electronic systems.(3) Evaluation of voting systems.(4) Evaluation of compliance with federal and state requirements.(5) Evaluation of absentee voting requirements and procedures.(6) Evaluation of provisional ballot voting requirements and procedures.(7) Evaluation of other factors as determined by the secretary of state.(c) The secretary of state may require use of sampling and other statistically valid procedures for conducting a procedure audit.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.135-2020, SEC.13.
IN Code § 3-12-14-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 14. Election Procedure Audits|3-12-14-5. Training Program for County Election Officials

Sec. 5. The secretary of state may develop and administer a training program for county election officials and their staffs for conducting procedure audits.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-12-14-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 14. Election Procedure Audits|3-12-14-6. Secretary of State to Supervise Procedure Audits

Sec. 6. The secretary of state shall supervise a county election board in conducting a procedure audit.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-12-14-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 14. Election Procedure Audits|3-12-14-7. Providing Results of Procedure Audit

Sec. 7. A county election board that conducts a procedure audit under this chapter shall provide the results of the audit to the secretary of state not later than thirty (30) days after completion of the audit.As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-13-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 18 or 20 of this chapter or IC 3-10-8-7.5, this chapter applies to the filling of a candidate vacancy that arises for any reason if the vacancy leaves a major political party without a candidate for the office and occurs before the thirtieth day before a general, special, or municipal election.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-11-10(a) part; 3-1-11-1(i).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.413; P.L.4-1991, SEC.123; P.L.3-1997, SEC.380; P.L.219-2013, SEC.66.
IN Code § 3-13-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-2. Candidate Vacancy for Primary Election; Ballot Not to Be Filled but May Be Filled on Following General or Municipal Election Ballot

Sec. 2. A candidate vacancy that exists on a primary election ballot may not be filled for the primary election. The resulting vacancy on the following general or municipal election ballot may be filled in the manner prescribed by this chapter if it is filled not later than the noon July 3 certification deadline under section 15(c) of this chapter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.414; P.L.4-1991, SEC.124; P.L.260-2001, SEC.6; P.L.193-2021, SEC.98.
IN Code § 3-13-1-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-2.5. Individual Filling Candidate Vacancy Must Meet Qualifications for Office

Sec. 2.5. A candidate seeking to fill a candidate vacancy under this chapter must comply with the requirements imposed under IC 3-8-1 for the office.As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.62.
IN Code § 3-13-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-3. United States Senator or State Office

Sec. 3. Except as provided in IC 3-10-8-7, a candidate vacancy for United States Senator or a state office shall be filled by the state committee of the political party.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(b)(4).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-1989, SEC.17.
IN Code § 3-13-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-4. United States Representatives

Sec. 4. Except as provided in IC 3-10-8-7.5, a candidate vacancy for United States Representative shall be filled by a caucus comprised by the precinct committeemen of the political party whose precincts are within the congressional district.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(b)(3).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.67.
IN Code § 3-13-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-5. Legislative Office

Sec. 5. A candidate vacancy for a legislative office shall be filled by a caucus comprised by the precinct committeemen of the political party whose precincts are within the senate or house district.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(b)(2) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.26-2000, SEC.21.
IN Code § 3-13-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-6. "County Committee"; Local Office; Office of Circuit Court Judge or Prosecuting Attorney

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "county committee" refers to the precinct committeemen and vice committeemen of a major political party representing a precinct within the county.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a candidate vacancy for a local office shall be filled by either of the following:(1) A caucus comprised of the precinct committeemen who are eligible to participate under section 10 of this chapter.(2) The county chairman of the political party or a committee comprised of the chairman, vice chairman, secretary, and treasurer of the county committee of the party, if all of the following apply:(A) The county chairman or the committee is authorized to fill vacancies under this chapter by majority vote of the county committee.(B) The election district for the local office is entirely within one (1) county.(C) Documentation of the authority given under clause (A) is attached to the certification of candidate selection filed under section 15 of this chapter.(c) A candidate vacancy for the office of circuit court judge or prosecuting attorney in a circuit having more than one (1) county shall be filled by a caucus comprised of the precinct committeemen who constitute the county committees of the political party for all of the circuit.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(b)(1), (b)(2) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.415; P.L.10-1988, SEC.182; P.L.4-1996, SEC.86; P.L.26-2000, SEC.22; P.L.216-2015, SEC.23; P.L.278-2019, SEC.152.
IN Code § 3-13-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-7. Time for Taking Action to Fill Candidate Vacancy

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), action to fill a candidate vacancy must be taken:(1) not later than noon July 3 after the primary election if the vacancy exists on a general or municipal election ballot; and(2) within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the vacancy, if the vacancy exists on a special election ballot, subject to section 2 of this chapter.(b) This subsection applies to a candidate vacancy that exists before the thirtieth day before a general, municipal, or special election and that is due to any of the following:(1) The death of a candidate.(2) The withdrawal of a candidate.(3) The disqualification of a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5.(4) A court order issued under IC 3-8-7-29(d).(5) The successful challenge of a candidate nominated by a state, county, or town convention of a political party.(6) The successful challenge of candidate under IC 3-8-8.(7) The successful challenge of a candidate under sections 16.5 and 20.5 of this chapter.Action to fill a candidate vacancy under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter for reasons permitted under this subsection must be taken within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the vacancy.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(c).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.416; P.L.10-1988, SEC.183; P.L.4-1991, SEC.125; P.L.1-1993, SEC.14; P.L.176-1999, SEC.113; P.L.260-2001, SEC.7; P.L.193-2021, SEC.99.
IN Code § 3-13-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-8. Meeting to Be Called and Chaired by State or County Chairman or Designated Party

Sec. 8. A meeting under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter shall be called and chaired by:(1) the state chairman, or a person designated by the state chairman, for a caucus or committee acting under section 3, 4, 5, or 6(c) of this chapter; or(2) the county chairman of the county in which the greatest percentage of the population of the election district is located, or an individual designated by the county chairman, for a caucus or committee acting under section 6(b) of this chapter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(d).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.184; P.L.3-1989, SEC.14; P.L.225-2011, SEC.79; P.L.216-2015, SEC.24.
IN Code § 3-13-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-9. Requirements for Call of Caucus Meeting; Not Applicable to Other Meetings Under Chapter

Sec. 9. (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 under this chapter by the county chairman or a committee acting under section 6(b)(2) of this chapter.(b) The call for a meeting under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter must:(1) be in writing on a form prescribed by the election division;(2) state the name of the chairman of the meeting;(3) state the purpose of the meeting;(4) state the date, time, and place of the meeting;(5) be sent by first class mail, at least ten (10) days before the meeting, to all persons eligible to participate in the meeting; and(6) be filed not later than noon ten (10) days before the meeting with the official who is required to receive a certificate of candidate selection following the caucus under section 15 of this chapter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(e).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.381; P.L.225-2011, SEC.80; P.L.216-2015, SEC.25; P.L.169-2015, SEC.152; P.L.278-2019, SEC.153.
IN Code § 3-13-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-10. Eligibility to Participate in Caucus

Sec. 10. (a) To be eligible to participate in a caucus called under section 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter, an elected precinct committeeman must be entitled to vote for the office for which a candidate is to be selected. An elected precinct committeeman is eligible to participate in a caucus called under this chapter, regardless of when the ballot vacancy occurred.(b) An appointed precinct committeeman is eligible to participate in a caucus called under section 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter if the precinct committeeman was a committeeman thirty (30) days before the vacancy occurred.(c) For purposes of a candidate vacancy resulting from the failure of a candidate to be nominated at a primary at which precinct committeemen were elected, an appointed precinct committeeman is eligible to serve if the committeeman has been reappointed following the primary in accordance with the rules of the committeeman's political party.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(f).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.417; P.L.10-1988, SEC.185; P.L.5-1989, SEC.66; P.L.38-1999, SEC.63; P.L.176-1999, SEC.114; P.L.26-2000, SEC.23; P.L.230-2005, SEC.63; P.L.216-2015, SEC.26.
IN Code § 3-13-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-11. Establishment of Rules of Procedure; Voting

Sec. 11. (a) At a meeting called under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter, the eligible participants shall:(1) establish the rules of procedure for the caucus or meeting, except as otherwise provided in this chapter; and(2) select, by a majority vote of those casting a vote for a candidate, a person to fill the candidate vacancy described in the call for the meeting.(b) If more than one (1) person seeks to fill the vacancy, the selection shall be conducted by secret ballot.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(g).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1986, SEC.1; P.L.3-1993, SEC.223; P.L.26-2000, SEC.24; P.L.225-2011, SEC.82; P.L.216-2015, SEC.27.
IN Code § 3-13-1-11.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-11.5. Voting by Proxy

Sec. 11.5. (a) Except as provided in this section, voting by proxy is not permitted in a caucus called under section 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter.(b) A precinct vice committeeman is entitled to participate in a caucus called under section 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter and vote as a proxy for the vice committeeman's precinct committeeman if all of the following apply:(1) The vice committeeman's precinct committeeman is otherwise eligible to participate in the caucus under this chapter.(2) The vice committeeman's precinct committeeman is not present at the caucus.(3) The vice committeeman is eligible under this section.(c) The vice committeeman of an elected precinct committeeman is eligible to participate in a caucus called under section 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter and vote the precinct committeeman's proxy, regardless of when the ballot vacancy occurred, if the vice committeeman was the vice committeeman five (5) days before the date of the caucus.(d) If a vice committeeman is not eligible under subsection (c), the vice committeeman is eligible to participate in a caucus called under section 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter and vote the precinct committeeman's proxy only if the vice committeeman was the vice committeeman thirty (30) days before the ballot vacancy occurred.As added by P.L.26-2000, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.216-2015, SEC.28.
IN Code § 3-13-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-12. Tiebreaking Vote; Effect of Lack of Quorum

Sec. 12. (a) If a tie vote occurs among participants acting under section 3, 4, 5, or 6(c) of this chapter, the chairman of the meeting may cast the tiebreaking vote. If a tie vote occurs among participants acting under section 6(b) of this chapter, the county chairman or an individual designated by the county chairman may cast the tiebreaking vote.(b) If a quorum required under the rules of a meeting held under this chapter is not present, the county chairman shall fill the candidate vacancy.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(h).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.96-2012, SEC.4; P.L.216-2015, SEC.29.
IN Code § 3-13-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-13. Local Office; Appointment of Individual to Fill Candidate Vacancy

Sec. 13. If fewer than two (2) persons are eligible to participate in the filling of a candidate vacancy for an office under section 6(b) of this chapter, the county chairman entitled to call the meeting under section 8 of this chapter shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(i).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.186; P.L.3-1997, SEC.383; P.L.216-2015, SEC.30; P.L.74-2017, SEC.62.
IN Code § 3-13-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-14. Selection of Person as Candidate; Written Consent and Statement of Economic Interest as Prerequisite

Sec. 14. The selection of a person as a candidate under this chapter is not effective unless:(1) the person's written consent is obtained and filed:(A) in the office in which certificates and petitions of nomination must be filed; and(B) not later than when the certificate is filed; and(2) the candidate has complied with any requirement under IC 3-8-1-33 or IC 3-8-9-5 to file a statement of economic interests.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-11-10(j); 3-1-9-9(c) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.418; P.L.14-2004, SEC.168; P.L.169-2015, SEC.154.