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IN Code § 3-12-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 4. Canvassing Returns by County Election Board|3-12-4-14. Tie Votes

Sec. 14. If two (2) or more candidates receive the highest and an equal number of votes for a local office, the county election board shall:(1) declare that no person is elected to fill the office; and(2) certify the tie vote in the statement prepared by the circuit court clerk under section 9 of this chapter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-13.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.198.
IN Code § 3-12-4-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 4. Canvassing Returns by County Election Board|3-12-4-15. Conditions Prohibiting Rejection of Certificates, Poll Lists, or Tally Papers; Return From Precinct Election Board

Sec. 15. A county election board may not reject the certificates, poll lists, or tally papers returned from a precinct election board:(1) for lack of form or for not being strictly in accordance with the directions contained in this title if the certificates can be satisfactorily understood; or(2) if the returns are certified by the precinct election board as required by IC 3-12-2-6, IC 3-12-3-2, and IC 3-12-3.5-6 and returned by the inspector or one (1) of the judges of the board.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-14.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.359; P.L.3-1993, SEC.199; P.L.221-2005, SEC.104.
IN Code § 3-12-4-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 4. Canvassing Returns by County Election Board|3-12-4-18. Electronic Voting Systems; Inspection of Registering Counter or Other Recording Device; Filing Notice of Order With Secretary of State; Time

Sec. 18. If electronic voting systems are used in a precinct, the county election board may, upon the adoption of an order by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board, inspect the registering counter or other recording device on any electronic voting system showing the number of votes cast for any candidate or public question. The board may conduct an inspection, after filing notice of the order authorizing the inspection with the secretary of state, either before the board proceeds to count and tabulate the vote or within one (1) day after the count and tabulation are finished.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-19 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.360; P.L.3-1993, SEC.202; P.L.221-2005, SEC.105; P.L.194-2013, SEC.76.
IN Code § 3-12-4-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 4. Canvassing Returns by County Election Board|3-12-4-19. Electronic Voting Systems; Place of Inspection; Presence of Accredited Representative of Each Major Political Party

Sec. 19. To inspect an electronic voting system under section 18 of this chapter, the county election board may proceed to any place in the county where the system is located, kept, or stored. However, the board shall make the inspection in the presence of an accredited representative of each of the major political parties of the county.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-19 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.361; P.L.3-1993, SEC.203; P.L.221-2005, SEC.106.
IN Code § 3-12-4-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 4. Canvassing Returns by County Election Board|3-12-4-20. Electronic Voting Systems; Comparison of Number of Votes Registered on Counter With Returns Made by Precinct Election Board

Sec. 20. When making an inspection under section 18 of this chapter, a county election board shall compare the number of votes registered on the counter or other recording device on the electronic voting systems with the returns made by the precinct election board of the precinct in which the electronic voting system was used.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-19 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.362; P.L.3-1993, SEC.204; P.L.221-2005, SEC.107.
IN Code § 3-12-4-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 4. Canvassing Returns by County Election Board|3-12-4-21. Electronic Voting Systems; Discrepancy Between Number of Votes Registered and Returns Made by Precinct Election Board; Correction

Sec. 21. If there is a discrepancy between the number of votes registered on an electronic voting system and the returns made by the precinct election board, the county election board shall correct the returns made by the precinct election board so that the returns conform to the vote registered on the electronic voting system. The corrected returns shall be considered the true and correct returns of the number of votes cast for each candidate or on each public question in the precinct.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-19 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.363; P.L.3-1993, SEC.205; P.L.221-2005, SEC.108.
IN Code § 3-12-4-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 4. Canvassing Returns by County Election Board|3-12-4-22. Contested Election or Nomination; Recount; Corrected Returns as Prima Facie Evidence of Vote

Sec. 22. If a nomination or election is contested or a recount is conducted, the returns of each precinct election board, as corrected by the county election board under section 21 of this chapter, constitute prima facie evidence of the vote cast for each candidate and on each public question to the same extent as the tabulation and return of the vote in a precinct where electronic voting systems are not used.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-19 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.364; P.L.10-1988, SEC.129; P.L.3-1993, SEC.206; P.L.221-2005, SEC.109.
IN Code § 3-12-4-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 4. Canvassing Returns by County Election Board|3-12-4-23. Tally Papers

Sec. 23. The county election board shall have tally papers printed for use in tabulating the vote at each election held under its jurisdiction. The tally papers must:(1) contain the name of each office and candidate to be voted for at an election;(2) provide for tallying the votes on each public question submitted to the voters; and(3) list political parties and candidates in the same order on the tally sheet as listed on the ballot printed by the county election board under IC 3-11-2-6.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-20.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.207; P.L.3-1997, SEC.343.
IN Code § 3-12-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-1. Statements to Election Division as to Certain Election Results; Issuance of Certificate

Sec. 1. (a) Whenever a candidate is elected to a local office that is commissioned by the governor under IC 4-3-1-5, the circuit court clerk shall prepare a statement specifying the number of votes received by each candidate for that office.(b) The statement prepared under subsection (a) must also include the number of votes cast for and against the following:(1) The ratification of a state constitutional amendment submitted to the electorate.(2) The retention of a justice of the supreme court or a judge of the court of appeals or tax court.(3) Each candidate who was declared elected by the county election board under IC 3-12-4-9.(c) The clerk shall transmit under section 1.5 of this chapter the statement to the election division not later than noon on the second Monday following election day.(d) The election division shall tabulate the votes received under this section. Not later than the third Friday after the election, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate certifying the following:(1) Each state constitutional amendment ratified or rejected.(2) Each justice or judge retained or removed.(e) The election division shall provide a copy of a certificate described by:(1) subsection (d)(1) to the chief justice of the Indiana supreme court and the director of the office of code revision of the legislative services agency; and(2) subsection (d)(2) to the chief justice of the state.(f) The election division shall provide a copy of all statements received under this section to the office.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.365; P.L.5-1988, SEC.10; P.L.4-1991, SEC.114; P.L.3-1993, SEC.208; P.L.3-1997, SEC.344; P.L.212-2001, SEC.22; P.L.221-2005, SEC.110; P.L.278-2019, SEC.143.
IN Code § 3-12-5-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-1.5. Sending Certified Statements Electronically; Exceptions

Sec. 1.5. (a) This section applies to a statement required to be transmitted to the election division by a circuit court clerk under this chapter.(b) A statement described in subsection (a) shall be sent by using the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3 unless the election division authorizes the use of an alternative method for transmitting the certificate. A statement sent under this section complies with any requirement for the statement to be certified or sealed.As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.187. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.144.
IN Code § 3-12-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-2. Office Not Commissioned by Governor; Delivery of Certificate of Candidate's Election on Demand

Sec. 2. (a) Whenever a candidate is elected:(1) to a local or school board office other than:(A) one for which a town clerk-treasurer issues a certificate of election under IC 3-10-7-34; or(B) one commissioned by the governor under IC 4-3-1-5; or(2) a precinct committeeman or state convention delegate;the circuit court clerk shall, when permitted under section 16 of this chapter, prepare and deliver to the candidate on demand a certificate of the candidate's election.(b) This subsection applies to a local or school board office described in subsection (a) with an election district located in more than one (1) county and a local public question placed on the ballot in more than one (1) county. The circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest percentage of the population of the election district shall, upon demand of the candidate or a person entitled to request a recount of the votes cast on a public question under IC 3-12-12:(1) obtain the certified statement of the votes cast for that office or on that question that was prepared under IC 3-12-4-9 from the circuit court clerk in each other county in which the election district is located;(2) tabulate the total votes cast for that office or on that question as shown on the certified statement of each county in the election district; and(3) issue a certificate of election to the candidate when permitted under section 16 of this chapter or a certificate declaring the local public question approved or rejected.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-18-3 part; 3-1-26-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.366; P.L.10-1988, SEC.130; P.L.3-1989, SEC.12; P.L.10-1992, SEC.25; P.L.38-1999, SEC.58.
IN Code § 3-12-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-3. Unopposed Candidate for Local Office; Certification of Candidate as if Elected

Sec. 3. Whenever a candidate for a local office described in section 2 of this chapter is unopposed, the circuit court clerk shall, upon demand of the candidate, certify the candidate in the same manner as if elected to the office.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.367.
IN Code § 3-12-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-4. Governor Not to Withhold Commission Because of Defect or Informality in Election Return to Election Division

Sec. 4. The governor may not withhold a commission because of a defect or informality in an election return to the election division if it can be determined with reasonable certainty from the return what office is intended and who is entitled to the commission.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-2.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.345.
IN Code § 3-12-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-5. Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Certified Statements; Transmission of Statements

Sec. 5. (a) Not later than noon on the second Monday following an election for governor and lieutenant governor, each circuit court clerk shall prepare a certified statement showing the number of votes each candidate received. The clerk shall transmit the statement to the election division in accordance with section 1.5 of this chapter. The election division shall deliver:(1) the statement to the speaker of the house of representatives before the date described in subsection (b); and(2) a copy of each statement to the office.(b) The house of representatives and the senate shall meet in joint convention not later than the date specified in Article 5, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana for the commencement of the term of the governor and the lieutenant governor to hear the canvass of votes cast for governor and lieutenant governor.(c) The joint convention shall act to resolve any:(1) tie vote, as required under Article 5, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; or(2) contest under Article 5, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.(d) The joint rules that governed the house of representatives and senate before the general election govern the joint convention until those rules are amended as provided in those rules.(e) After resolving any tie or contest, the presiding officer of the joint convention shall certify to the convention that the individuals receiving the most votes according to the canvass have been elected governor and lieutenant governor.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-10.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.368; P.L.3-1993, SEC.209; P.L.4-1995, SEC.13; P.L.3-1997, SEC.346; P.L.212-2001, SEC.23; P.L.221-2005, SEC.111; P.L.278-2019, SEC.145.
IN Code § 3-12-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-6. Certified Statement of Number of Votes for Each Candidate

Sec. 6. (a) Not later than noon on the second Monday following an election, each circuit court clerk shall prepare a certified statement under the clerk's seal of the number of votes received by each candidate for:(1) federal office;(2) state office;(3) legislative office; and(4) a local office for which a declaration of candidacy must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-2.(b) The clerk shall transmit the statements to the election division in accordance with section 1.5 of this chapter.(c) The election division shall provide a copy of each statement to the office.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-6.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.369; P.L.3-1993, SEC.210; P.L.3-1997, SEC.347; P.L.212-2001, SEC.24; P.L.221-2005, SEC.112; P.L.278-2019, SEC.146.
IN Code § 3-12-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-7. Tabulation of Number of Votes Cast for Each Candidate

Sec. 7. Upon receipt of the certified statements from the circuit court clerks under section 6 of this chapter and not later than noon of the last Tuesday in November, the election division shall tabulate the number of votes cast for each candidate for:(1) presidential electors and alternate presidential electors;(2) a state office other than governor and lieutenant governor; and(3) a local office for which a declaration of candidacy must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-2.Immediately following the election division's tabulation, the secretary of state shall certify to the governor the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for each office.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-8 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.211; P.L.3-1997, SEC.348; P.L.201-2017, SEC.37.
IN Code § 3-12-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-8. Amendments to Certified Statements; Preparation of Commission and Transmittal to Certified Candidates

Sec. 8. (a) If, not later than the final date and hour for filing a recount or contest petition under IC 3-12, a circuit court clerk files a correction with the election division that amends a certified statement under section 6 of this chapter and the amendment results in a different candidate receiving the highest number of votes for an office, the election division shall immediately notify the governor and the office of the amendment.(b) If no errors are found by the final date and hour for filing a recount or contest under IC 3-12 and not later than noon on the first Tuesday in December following the election, the governor shall prepare the candidate's commission for each candidate certified under section 7 of this chapter.(c) Immediately upon preparing the commissions under subsection (b), the governor shall deliver the commissions to the election division. Not later than the second Tuesday in December, the election division shall transmit the commission to each candidate at the address set forth in the declaration of candidacy filed with the division, or to any more recent address furnished to the division by the candidate.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-8 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.349; P.L.212-2001, SEC.25.
IN Code § 3-12-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-9. Candidates for United States Senator and United States Representative; Tabulation of Votes Cast for Each Candidate; Certificates of Election

Sec. 9. (a) Upon receipt of the certified statements from the circuit court clerks under section 6 of this chapter, the election division shall:(1) tabulate the number of votes cast for each candidate for United States Senator and United States Representative; and(2) prepare a certificate of election for the secretary of state to transmit to:(A) the governor for signature and certification to the secretary of the United States Senate, setting forth the name of the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the office of United States Senator, in the manner required by 2 U.S.C. 1; and(B) the clerk of the United States House of Representatives, setting forth the name of each candidate receiving the highest number of votes for United States Representative, in the manner required by 2 U.S.C. 26.(b) The secretary of state shall promptly execute the certificate prepared under subsection (a)(2)(A) and transmit the certificate to the governor. The governor shall promptly execute the certificate and transmit the certificate to the election division for attestation by the secretary of state and transmission to the secretary of the United States Senate.(c) The secretary of state shall promptly execute the certificate prepared under subsection (a)(2)(B) and transmit the certificate to the clerk of the United States House of Representatives.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-9 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.350; P.L.176-1999, SEC.93.
IN Code § 3-12-5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-10. Candidate for United States Senator and United States Representative; Transmission of Certificate of Election; Seal and Attestation

Sec. 10. The election division shall transmit to each candidate certified under section 9 of this chapter an original copy of the certificate of election. The secretary of state shall seal and attest the certificate of election.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-9 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.176-1999, SEC.94.
IN Code § 3-12-5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-11. Preparation of Certified Statement of Number of Votes Received by Candidate for Legislative Office in County; Transmittal to Election Division

Sec. 11. (a) As soon as practical, but no later than noon on the second Monday following an election for a legislative office, each circuit court clerk shall:(1) prepare a certified statement specifying the number of votes received in the county by each candidate for legislative office; and(2) transmit the statement to the election division in accordance with section 1.5 of this chapter.(b) The election division shall provide a copy of each statement to the office.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-4 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.131; P.L.3-1993, SEC.212; P.L.3-1997, SEC.351; P.L.212-2001, SEC.26; P.L.221-2005, SEC.113; P.L.278-2019, SEC.147.
IN Code § 3-12-5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-12. Election Division to Total Statements From District and Prepare and Transmit Certificate of Election; Tie Votes

Sec. 12. (a) Upon receipt of the certified statements under section 11 of this chapter, the election division shall:(1) immediately total all certified statements from each senate and house district; and(2) promptly prepare and transmit to the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for each legislative office a certificate of the candidate's election.(b) The secretary of state shall sign the certificates prepared by the election division under subsection (a). However, if two (2) or more candidates receive the highest and an equal number of votes according to the tabulation prepared by the election division, the secretary of state shall immediately certify the tie vote to the governor.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-26-4 part; 3-1-26-5.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.352.
IN Code § 3-12-5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 5. Certificates of Election and Commissions|3-12-5-13. Estimating, Aggregating, and Tabulating Total Number of Votes Evidenced by Face of Certified Statement

Sec. 13. The election division may not reject a certified statement received from a circuit court clerk under section 6 or 11 of this chapter but shall estimate, aggregate, and tabulate the total number of votes as evidenced by the face of each certified statement.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-26-9 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.353; P.L.278-2019, SEC.148.