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IN Code § 3-12-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-5. Contest of Election or Nomination; Filing of Verified Petition; Elections in Different Municipalities

Sec. 5. (a) A candidate who desires to contest an election or a nomination under this chapter must file a verified petition with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest percentage of the population of the election district no later than noon fourteen (14) days after election day.(b) A county chairman who is entitled to and desires to contest an election or a nomination under this chapter must file a verified petition with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest percentage of the population of the election district not later than noon seventeen (17) days after election day.(c) A petition for a contest of an election in different municipalities, whether in the same court of the county or not, may not be consolidated.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-4(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.382; P.L.10-1988, SEC.154; P.L.8-1992, SEC.33; P.L.4-1996, SEC.80; P.L.221-2005, SEC.119.
IN Code § 3-12-8-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-5.5. Verified Petition; Filing Fee; Cause Number

Sec. 5.5. Upon the filing of a petition under section 5 of this chapter, the circuit court clerk shall:(1) require payment of the filing fee under IC 33-37; and(2) assign the petition a cause number as a miscellaneous civil action.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.365. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.40.
IN Code § 3-12-8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-6. Contest of Election; Content of Verified Petition

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.
IN Code § 3-12-8-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-6.5. Amendment of Verified Petition

Sec. 6.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the court in which a petition is filed may allow the petition or cross-petition to be amended at any time upon the terms and conditions that the court orders.(b) The court may not allow a petition to be amended following the deadline for filing a petition under this chapter if the petition as originally filed:(1) failed to comply with this chapter; or(2) was not filed before the deadline specified in this chapter.As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.102.
IN Code § 3-12-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-8. Notice of Contest; Service of Notice

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.
IN Code § 3-12-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-9. Service of Summons

Sec. 9. The sheriff shall serve the notice required by section 8 of this chapter upon the contestee and all other persons named in the petition as candidates for nomination or election to the office in the same manner as a summons is served in a civil action.[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.12.
IN Code § 3-12-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-10. Appearance and Answer by Contestee; Time; Defense, Answer, or Special Answer

Sec. 10. The contestee shall appear and answer the petition by the day fixed in the notice issued under section 8 of this chapter unless the court extends the time for good cause. The contestee may:(1) present any defense or answer that the contestee has to the allegations of the petition under an answer of general denial;(2) file a special answer; or(3) both.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-4(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-12-8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-11. Party to Proceeding; Stating Right or Claim by Answer or Counterclaim

Sec. 11. Any other person who was a candidate at the election for nomination or election to the office involved and upon whom notice was served under section 9 of this chapter is a party to the proceeding and may state any right or claim the person may have by an answer or counterclaim.[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.13.
IN Code § 3-12-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-15. Venue of Trial of Contest for Office

Sec. 15. A contest for an office for which the voters of only one (1) county cast votes shall be tried in that county. However, a change of venue from the judge is allowed under the Indiana rules of trial procedure. A contest for an office for which the voters of two (2) or more counties cast votes shall be tried in the county casting the highest number of votes for the office at the election.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-3 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-12-8-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-16. Hearing; Date

Sec. 16. The court shall fix a date within twenty (20) days after the return day fixed in the notice to the contestee for the hearing of a contest.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-6 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.157.
IN Code § 3-12-8-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-17. Hearing and Determination of Contest; Judgment Declaring Candidate Elected or Nominated; Ineligible Contestee Only Candidate; Candidate or Office Vacancy; Order for Special Election

Sec. 17. (a) A contest shall be heard and determined by the court without a jury subject to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.(b) The court shall determine the issues raised by the petition and answer to the petition.(c) After hearing and determining a petition alleging that a candidate is ineligible, the court shall declare as elected or nominated the qualified candidate who received the highest number of votes and render judgment accordingly. If the court rules that the contestee is ineligible, and no other individual was a candidate for nomination or election, the court shall declare that no candidate has been:(1) nominated at the primary, and that a ballot vacancy exists that the political party may fill under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2; or(2) elected at the general or municipal election, and that an office vacancy exists that may be filled under IC 3-13, subject to the right of an individual currently serving in the office to hold over in that office under Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.(d) If the court finds that:(1) a mistake in the printing or distribution of the ballots used in the election;(2) a mistake in the programming of an electronic voting system;(3) a malfunction of an electronic voting system; or(4) the occurrence of a deliberate act or series of actions;makes it impossible to determine which candidate received the highest number of votes, the court shall order that a special election be conducted under IC 3-10-8.(e) The special election shall be conducted in the precincts identified in the petition in which the court determines that:(1) ballots containing the printing mistake or distributed by mistake were cast;(2) a mistake occurred in the programming of an electronic voting system;(3) an electronic voting system malfunctioned; or(4) the deliberate act or series of actions occurred.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-6 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1989, SEC.14; P.L.4-1991, SEC.119; P.L.14-2004, SEC.161; P.L.221-2005, SEC.121; P.L.169-2015, SEC.149.
IN Code § 3-12-8-17.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-17.5. Special Election; Corrected Canvass of Votes; Certificate of Election

Sec. 17.5. (a) After a special election ordered under section 17 of this chapter is conducted, the county election board shall issue a corrected canvass of the votes. The corrected canvass must substitute the votes cast in the special election in a precinct for each candidate for the votes cast for that candidate in that precinct during the contested election. The board shall add the substituted vote totals to the votes cast for each candidate in each precinct in which the special election was not conducted.(b) The board or circuit court clerk shall then issue a certificate of election under IC 3-12-4-9 or IC 3-12-5-2 and file a copy of the certificate with the election division. If the contest was for an office commissioned by the governor, the election division shall forward a copy of the certificate to the governor for the issuance of a commission under IC 4-3-1-5.(c) The election division shall provide a copy of the corrected canvass of the votes to the office.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.366. Amended by P.L.212-2001, SEC.30.
IN Code § 3-12-8-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-18. Hearing; Circuit Court Clerk to Certify Determination

Sec. 18. A circuit court clerk shall certify the determination made concerning the election contest under section 17 of this chapter to the:(1) county election board;(2) election division, if the contest concerned an office for which a declaration of candidacy must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-2; and(3) governor, if the contest concerned an office commissioned by the governor under IC 4-3-1-5.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-6 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.62.
IN Code § 3-12-8-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-19. Hearing; Judgment and Determination of Court Final

Sec. 19. The judgment and determination of a court under section 17 of this chapter are final, although an appeal may be taken.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-6 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-12-8-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-20. Disqualification of Judge; Certification; Appointment of Special Judge

Sec. 20. If a contest involves the nomination or election of the judge of the court in which the petition of contest is filed, and the regular judge of the court is a party to the case, then the regular judge is disqualified to act in any way in the case. The judge shall, within three (3) days after the filing of the petition of contest, certify the fact of disqualification to the governor, who shall then appoint a special judge to try the case.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-7.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.5-1988, SEC.14.
IN Code § 3-12-8-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-21. Vacation of Office by Person in Possession

Sec. 21. On demand of a person receiving a commission or certificate of election issued following the certification under section 18 of this chapter, a person in possession of the office in question shall vacate the office. If the person in possession fails to do so, the court may compel the vacation of the office upon the petition of the person holding the commission or certification.As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.158.
IN Code § 3-12-8-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices|3-12-8-22. Election Contest; Costs Included

Sec. 22. (a) The costs of a contest may include the following:(1) Compensation of additional employees required to conduct the contest, including overtime payments to regular employees who are eligible to receive such payments.(2) Postage and telephone charges directly related to the contest.(b) The costs of a contest may not include the following:(1) General administrative costs.(2) Security.(3) Allowances for meals or lodging.(c) The costs of a contest shall be paid from the county general fund without appropriation.As added by P.L.8-1992, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.103.
IN Code § 3-12-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 9. Resolving Tie Votes|3-12-9-1. Special Election for Tie Vote; Primary Election

Sec. 1. (a) Whenever a tie vote at an election for:(1) a federal office;(2) a state office (other than governor and lieutenant governor); or(3) a legislative office;occurs, a special election shall be held.(b) Whenever a tie vote occurs at a primary election for the nomination of a candidate to be voted for at the general or municipal election, IC 3-13-1-17 applies.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-19-1(3).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.383; P.L.1-2005, SEC.54; P.L.230-2005, SEC.59.
IN Code § 3-12-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 9. Resolving Tie Votes|3-12-9-2. Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Majority of State Senate and House of Representatives Meeting in Joint Session to Elect

Sec. 2. Whenever a tie vote at an election for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor occurs, a majority of the state senate and house of representatives meeting in joint session shall elect these officials from among the candidates receiving the tie vote in accordance with Article 5, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 5, § 5.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-12-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 9. Resolving Tie Votes|3-12-9-3. Local, Circuit, or School Board Office; Written Notice of Tie Vote to Fiscal Body

Sec. 3. Whenever a circuit court clerk receives certification that a tie vote at an election for a local office or a school board office occurred, the clerk shall immediately send a written notice of the tie vote to:(1) the fiscal body of the affected political subdivision; or(2) if the tie vote occurred in an election for a circuit office in a circuit that includes more than one county, to the fiscal body of each county of the circuit.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-11-4.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.230-2005, SEC.60.
IN Code § 3-12-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 9. Resolving Tie Votes|3-12-9-4. Local, Circuit, or School Board Office; Filling Office

Sec. 4. (a) The fiscal body of a political subdivision that receives notice under section 3 of this chapter shall resolve the tie vote by electing a person to fill the office not later than December 31 following the election at which the tie vote occurred. The fiscal body shall select one (1) of the candidates who was involved in the tie vote to fill the office.(b) If a tie vote has occurred in an election for a circuit office in a circuit that contains more than one (1) county, the fiscal bodies of the counties shall meet in joint session at the county seat of the county that contains the greatest percentage of population of the circuit to select one (1) of the candidates who was involved in the tie vote in order to fill the office in accordance with this section.(c) If a tie vote has occurred for the election of more than one (1) at-large seat on a legislative or fiscal body, the fiscal body shall select the number of individuals necessary to fill each of the at-large seats for which the tie vote occurred. However, a member of a fiscal body who runs for reelection and is involved in a tie vote may not cast a vote under this section.(d) The executive of the political subdivision (other than a town or a school corporation) may cast the deciding vote to break a tie vote in a fiscal body acting under this section. The clerk-treasurer of the town may cast the deciding vote to break a tie vote in a town fiscal body acting under this section. A tie vote in the fiscal body of a school corporation under this section shall be broken under IC 20-23.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-11-5; 3-2-11-6.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.159; P.L.14-2004, SEC.162; P.L.230-2005, SEC.61; P.L.164-2006, SEC.127; P.L.85-2017, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-12-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 9. Resolving Tie Votes|3-12-9-5. State, Local, or School Board Offices; Official to Remain in Office Until Successor Is Elected and Qualified

Sec. 5. Whenever a tie vote at an election for:(1) a state office;(2) a local office; or(3) a school board office;occurs, the incumbent public official remains in office in accordance with Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana until a successor is elected under this chapter and qualified.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: Ind. Const. Art. 15, § 3; 3-2-11-8.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-12-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 9. Resolving Tie Votes|3-12-9-6. Filing of Recount Petition or Contesting of Nomination or Election

Sec. 6. This chapter does not prohibit:(1) a candidate from filing a recount petition under IC 3-12-6 or IC 3-12-11;(2) a candidate from contesting a nomination or election under IC 3-12-8 or IC 3-12-11; or(3) a petitioner from filing a recount petition under IC 3-12-12.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-11-7.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.384; P.L.5-1988, SEC.15; P.L.10-1988, SEC.160.
IN Code § 3-12-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 9. Resolving Tie Votes|3-12-9-7. Tie Vote on Public Question

Sec. 7. If a tie vote occurs on a public question, the question is defeated.As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.161.
IN Code § 3-12-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 10. State Recount Commission|3-12-10-1. Establishment of Commission

Sec. 1. The state recount commission is established.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.11-1993, SEC.4.