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IN Code § 3-13-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-15. Certificate of Candidate Selection

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.
IN Code § 3-13-1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-16. Furnishing Certified List of Name and Address of Candidate Selected

Sec. 16. The election division shall furnish the circuit court clerk with a certified list of the name and address of each candidate selected under section 15 of this chapter. If a certificate of candidate selection filed with the election division is questioned under IC 3-8-1-2, the election division shall indicate on the certified list that candidate's name is not to be printed on the ballot until the question is resolved by the commission or a court with jurisdiction in the matter.[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.420; P.L.3-1997, SEC.385; P.L.202-1999, SEC.22.
IN Code § 3-13-1-16.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-16.5. Validity of Certificate of Candidate Selection; Reference and Determination

Sec. 16.5. (a) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed with the election division shall be determined by the commission. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.(b) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed with a circuit court clerk shall be referred to and determined by the county election board. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the county election board under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.(c) The commission or a county election board shall rule on the validity of the certificate of candidate selection not later than noon sixty (60) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.225. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.205; P.L.3-1997, SEC.386; P.L.58-2001, SEC.4; P.L.74-2017, SEC.63.
IN Code § 3-13-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-17. Vacancy Existing Because of Tie Vote in Primary Election; Selection of Candidate

Sec. 17. A candidate vacancy exists when a tie vote occurs for an office in a primary election. The candidate vacancy shall be filled under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(l).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.421.
IN Code § 3-13-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-18. Town Offices; Certificate of Candidate Selection by Certain Minor Parties

Sec. 18. (a) If a candidate vacancy occurs in a town subject to IC 3-8-5 for any office on the ticket of a political party whose candidates were selected by petition of nomination, the vacancy may be filled only as prescribed by this section.(b) To fill the vacancy, the town chairman of the party must file a certificate of candidate selection together with the consent required by section 14 of this chapter with the official with whom certificates must be filed. The certificate of candidate selection must be filed not later than the date and hour that a certificate of nomination by a town convention must be filed under IC 3-8-5-13.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(m).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.422; P.L.5-1988, SEC.16; P.L.3-1997, SEC.387.
IN Code § 3-13-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-19. Eligibility of Persons Defeated in Primary Election or Town or State Convention

Sec. 19. A person who was defeated in a primary election or in a town or state convention is eligible to be appointed by the political party that the person affiliated with by voting in the most recent primary election held by that party. The person selected may fill any vacancy on the party's ticket as a candidate in any general, municipal, or special election following that primary election or convention in which the vacancy occurred. However, a person is not disqualified from appointment under this section for not having voted in the most recent primary election if the appointee is certified as a member of that party by the county chairman for the county in which the appointee resides.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-2-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.423; P.L.3-1993, SEC.226.
IN Code § 3-13-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-20. Vacancy Existing Following Convention of Certain Minor Parties

Sec. 20. (a) This section applies to a political party subject to IC 3-8-4-10, IC 3-10-2-15, or IC 3-10-6-12.(b) A candidate vacancy that exists following the convention of the party shall be filled by the state committee of the political party not later than the date and time specified by section 7(a)(1) of this chapter for a major political party to fill a candidate vacancy. The chairman of the state committee shall file a notice of intent to fill the candidate vacancy with the official who is required to receive a certificate of candidate selection under section 15 of this chapter. The notice must be filed not later than ten (10) days before the chairman fills the candidate vacancy. The chairman of the state committee shall act in accordance with section 15 of this chapter to certify the candidate selected to fill the vacancy.(c) This subsection applies to a candidate vacancy resulting from a vacancy on the general election ballot resulting from the failure of the convention to nominate a candidate for an office. The certificate required by subsection (b) shall be filed not later than the date and time specified by section 15(c) of this chapter for a major political party to file a certificate of candidate selection.(d) This subsection applies to all candidate vacancies not described by subsection (c). If a candidate vacancy occurs as a result of:(1) the death of a candidate;(2) the withdrawal of a candidate;(3) the disqualification of a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5; or(4) a court order issued under IC 3-8-7-29(d);the political party may fill the vacancy within the same period of time that a major political party is permitted to fill a candidate vacancy under section 7(b) of this chapter.(e) The certificate required by subsection (b) shall be filed within the period of time required under section 15(d) of this chapter for a major political party to file the certificate after selection of the candidates.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.388. Amended by P.L.2-1998, SEC.8; P.L.260-2001, SEC.9; P.L.66-2003, SEC.49; P.L.230-2005, SEC.64.
IN Code § 3-13-1-20.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-20.5. Question Concerning Validity of Candidate Selection by Certain Political Parties; Determination by Commission or County Election Board; Time to Act Upon Question

Sec. 20.5. (a) This section applies to a candidate nominated by a political party subject to IC 3-8-4-10, IC 3-10-2-15, or IC 3-10-6-12.(b) This section does not apply to a candidate nominated under IC 3-8-5-14 and subject to IC 3-8-5-14.7.(c) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed under section 20 of this chapter with the election division shall be determined by the commission. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general election will be held for the office.(d) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed under section 20 of this chapter with a circuit court clerk shall be referred to and determined by the county election board. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the county election board under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.(e) The commission or a county election board shall act upon a question concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection not later than noon sixty (60) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.As added by P.L.64-2014, SEC.72. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.64.
IN Code § 3-13-1-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies|3-13-1-21. Receiving Certificate of Candidate Selection Not Permitted if Certain Deadlines Not Met

Sec. 21. (a) This section applies to a certificate of candidate selection filed under section 15 or 20 of this chapter.(b) To enforce the requirements of IC 3-5-4-1.9, the election division, a circuit court clerk, or any other official responsible for receiving a certificate of candidate selection may not receive a filing of a certificate of candidate selection if:(1) a notice of a caucus or meeting;(2) a notice of intent to fill a vacancy under section 20 of this chapter;(3) a declaration of candidacy filed by the individual selected as the candidate; or(4) the certificate of candidate selection;is or was offered to be filed after the deadline for the filing provided by this chapter or was not offered for filing at or before the deadline for the filing provided by this chapter.As added by P.L.124-2012, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.216-2015, SEC.32; P.L.74-2017, SEC.65.
IN Code § 3-13-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the filling of a candidate vacancy that exists due to the:(1) death of a political party's candidate;(2) withdrawal of a candidate who has moved from the election district;(3) disqualification of a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5; or(4) issuance of a court order under IC 3-8-7-29(d);for nomination or election to an office at a general, municipal, or special election after the thirty-first day before a general, municipal, or special election.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(a).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.187; P.L.4-1991, SEC.126.
IN Code § 3-13-2-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-1.5. Individual Filling Candidate Vacancy Must Meet Qualifications for Office

Sec. 1.5. 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.65.
IN Code § 3-13-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-2. United States Senator or State Office

Sec. 2. A candidate vacancy for United States Senator or a state office shall be filled by appointment by the state chairman of the political party.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(b)(4).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-13-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-3. United States Representative

Sec. 3. A candidate vacancy for United States Representative shall be filled by appointment by the district chairman of the political party.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(b)(3).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-13-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-4. Legislative Office

Sec. 4. A candidate vacancy for a legislative office shall be filled by a majority vote of the county chairmen of the political party for all of the counties that have territory in the senate or house district.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(b)(2) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-13-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-5. Local Office; Office of Circuit Court Judge or Prosecuting Attorney

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a candidate vacancy for a local office shall be filled by appointment by the county chairman of the political party of the county in which the greatest percentage of the population of the election district is located.(b) 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 majority vote of the county chairmen of the political party for all of the counties in the circuit.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(b)(1), (b)(2) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.188.
IN Code § 3-13-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-6. Tiebreaking Vote; Effect of Lack of Quorum

Sec. 6. (a) If a tie vote occurs among a group of chairmen acting under section 4 or 5(b) of this chapter, the state 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 state chairman shall fill the candidate vacancy.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(c).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.96-2012, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-13-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-7. Candidate Written Consent; Required Statements; Time for Filing

Sec. 7. (a) The selection of a person as a candidate under this chapter is not effective unless:(1) the person's written consent is obtained and filed:(A) in the office in which certificates and petitions of nomination must be filed; and(B) when the certificate is filed; and(2) the candidate has complied with any requirement under IC 3-8-1-33 to file a statement of economic interests.(b) A candidate's consent must include a statement that the candidate requests the name on the candidate's voter registration record be the same as the name the candidate uses on the consent. If there is a difference between the name on the candidate's consent and the name on the candidate's voter registration record, the officer with whom the consent is filed shall forward the information to the voter registration officer of the appropriate county as required by IC 3-5-7-6(e). The voter registration officer of the appropriate county shall change the name on the candidate's voter registration record to be the same as the name on the candidate's consent.(c) A candidate's consent must contain the following statements:(1) A statement that the candidate has attached either of the following to the consent:(A) A copy of a statement of economic interests, file stamped by the office required to receive the statement of economic interests.(B) A receipt or photocopy of a receipt showing that a statement of economic interests has been filed.This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office.(2) A statement that the candidate understands that if the candidate is elected to the office, the candidate may be required to obtain and file an individual surety bond before serving in the office. This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office or legislative office.(3) A statement that the candidate understands that if the candidate is elected to the office, the candidate may be required to successfully complete training or have attained certification related to service in an elected office. This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office, state office, or legislative office.(4) A statement that the candidate:(A) is aware of the provisions of IC 3-9 regarding campaign finance and the reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures; and(B) agrees to comply with the provisions of IC 3-9.This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office.The candidate must separately initial each of the statements required by this subsection.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(d).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.424; P.L.202-1999, SEC.23; P.L.76-2014, SEC.63.
IN Code § 3-13-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-8. Written Certificate of Candidate Selection

Sec. 8. (a) The chairman or chairmen filling a candidate vacancy under this chapter shall immediately 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) one (1) or more chairmen acting under section 2, 3, 4, or 5(b) of this chapter; or(B) a committee acting under section 5(b) of this chapter to fill a candidate vacancy for the office of judge of a circuit, superior, probate, county, or small claims court or prosecuting attorney; or(2) the circuit court clerk of the county in which the greatest percentage of the population of the election district is located, for a chairman acting under section 5(a) of this chapter to fill a candidate vacancy for a local office not described in subdivision (1).(c) The certificate required by subsection (a) shall be filed not more than three (3) days (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) after selection of the candidate.(d) 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: 3-1-11-10.1(e) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.425; P.L.10-1988, SEC.189; P.L.3-1997, SEC.389; P.L.202-1999, SEC.24; P.L.66-2003, SEC.50; P.L.2-2005, SEC.5; P.L.169-2015, SEC.156.
IN Code § 3-13-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-9. Certified List of Name and Address of Candidate

Sec. 9. The election division shall furnish each circuit court clerk of a county in which the election district is located with a certified list of the name and address of each candidate selected under section 8 of this chapter. If a certificate of candidate selection filed with the election division is questioned under IC 3-8-1-2, the election division shall indicate on the certified list that the candidate's name is not to be printed on the ballot until the question is resolved by the commission or by a court with jurisdiction in the matter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10.1(e) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.426; P.L.10-1988, SEC.190; P.L.3-1997, SEC.390; P.L.202-1999, SEC.25.
IN Code § 3-13-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-10. Eligibility of Persons Defeated in Primary Election or Town or State Convention

Sec. 10. A person who was defeated in a primary election or in a town or state convention is eligible to be appointed by the person's own political party to fill any vacancy on the party's ticket as a candidate in any general, municipal, or special election following that primary election or convention.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-2-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.427.
IN Code § 3-13-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-11. Validity of Certificate of Candidate Selection

Sec. 11. (a) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed with the election division shall be determined by the commission. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon fourteen (14) days before general election day.(b) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed with a circuit court clerk shall be determined by the county election board. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the county election board under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon fourteen (14) days before general election day.(c) The commission or a county election board shall rule on the validity of the certificate of candidate selection not later than noon seven (7) days before general election day.As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.131. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.206; P.L.3-1997, SEC.391; P.L.58-2001, SEC.5; P.L.74-2017, SEC.66.
IN Code § 3-13-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 2. Late Candidate Vacancies|3-13-2-12. Vacancy Filled by State Committee of Certain Minor Parties

Sec. 12. (a) This section applies to a political party subject to IC 3-8-4-10.(b) A candidate vacancy under this chapter shall be filled by the state committee of the political party. The chairman of the state committee shall act in accordance with section 8 of this chapter to certify the candidate selected to fill the vacancy.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.392.