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IN Code § 3-8-7-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 7. Certification of Nominees and Ballot Placement|3-8-7-26. Factions Within a Political Party; Selection of Names and Devices

Sec. 26. (a) If there is a division in a political party and two (2) or more factions claim the same party name, title, or device, the commission, or the county election board, if appropriate, shall give preference of name to the convention held at the time and place designated in the call of the regularly constituted party authorities.(b) If another faction presents no other party name, title, or device, the commission or county election board shall:(1) select a name or title;(2) place the selected name or title before the list of candidates of the faction that are on the ballot; and(3) select some suitable device that complies with section 11 of this chapter to designate the faction's candidates.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-1(j).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.91; P.L.3-1997, SEC.167.
IN Code § 3-8-7-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 7. Certification of Nominees and Ballot Placement|3-8-7-27. Two or More Conventions Called by Factions Within a Political Party; Selection of Devices

Sec. 27. If two (2) or more conventions are called by authorities claimed to be the rightful authorities of a political party, the commission or county election board shall select suitable devices to distinguish one (1) faction from the other and have the ballots prepared accordingly. However, if a political party entitled to nominate by convention fails to do so, the names of all nominees by petition for any office who are designated in their petitions as members of and candidates of the party shall be placed on the ballot under the name and device of the party on the ballots, as if nominated by convention.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-1(k).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.136; P.L.2-1996, SEC.92.
IN Code § 3-8-7-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 7. Certification of Nominees and Ballot Placement|3-8-7-28. Notice of Withdrawal; Withdrawal, Disqualification, or Moving Out of Election District

Sec. 28. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), if a nominee certified under this chapter, IC 3-8-5, IC 3-8-6, or IC 3-10-1 desires to withdraw as the nominee, the nominee must file a notice of withdrawal in writing with the public official with whom the certificate of nomination was filed by noon:(1) July 15 before a general or municipal election;(2) August 1 before a municipal election in a town subject to IC 3-8-5-10;(3) on the date specified for town convention nominees under IC 3-8-5-14.5;(4) on the date specified for declared write-in candidates under IC 3-8-2-2.7;(5) on the date specified for a school board candidate under IC 3-8-2.5-4; or(6) forty-five (45) days before a special election.(b) A candidate who is disqualified from being a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5 must file a notice of withdrawal immediately upon becoming disqualified. IC 3-8-8-7 and the filing requirements of subsection (a) do not apply to a notice of withdrawal filed under this subsection.(c) A candidate who has moved from the election district the candidate sought to represent must file a notice of withdrawal immediately after changing the candidate's residence. IC 3-8-8-7 and the filing requirements of subsection (a) do not apply to a notice of withdrawal filed under this subsection.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-9.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.137; P.L.4-1991, SEC.42; P.L.14-2004, SEC.69; P.L.194-2013, SEC.31; P.L.169-2015, SEC.68; P.L.216-2015, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-8-7-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 7. Certification of Nominees and Ballot Placement|3-8-7-29. Candidates Moving Out of District or Disqualified Without Withdrawal of Candidacy; Procedure

Sec. 29. (a) This section applies:(1) if a person:(A) has been certified as a candidate in a certificate of nomination filed under this chapter;(B) moves from the election district that the person sought to represent following the filing of the certificate of nomination;(C) does not file a notice of withdrawal of candidacy under section 28 of this chapter; and(D) is no longer an active candidate; or(2) if a person is disqualified from being a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5.(b) The county chairman of any political party on the ballot in the election district or a candidate for the office sought by the person described in subsection (a) may, upon determining that this section applies, file an action in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court in the county where the person described in subsection (a) resided. The complaint in this action must:(1) state that this section applies to the person; and(2) name the person described in subsection (a) and the public official responsible for placing that person's name on the ballot as defendants.(c) When a complaint is filed under subsection (b), the circuit court, superior court, or probate court shall conduct a hearing and rule on the petition within ten (10) days after it is filed.(d) If the court finds in favor of the plaintiff, a candidate vacancy occurs on the:(1) general election ballot; and(2) primary election ballot if no other person is:(A) a member of the same political party as the person described in subsection (a); and(B) a candidate on the ballot for the office sought by the person described in subsection (a).(e) The candidate vacancy shall be filled under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2.As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.138. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.43; P.L.84-2016, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-8-7-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 7. Certification of Nominees and Ballot Placement|3-8-7-30. Certification of Write-in Candidates

Sec. 30. (a) Not later than noon on the date specified under section 16 of this chapter, the election division shall certify to each county election board:(1) the name of each individual who filed a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate with the election division; and(2) any political party that the individual is affiliated with, or whether the individual is an independent candidate.(b) This subsection applies to a county that does not use a central location to tally ballot card votes. The circuit court clerk shall provide a copy of the certification under this section to the inspector of each precinct, with instructions concerning the counting of write-in votes for declared write-in candidates.As added by P.L.10-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.80; P.L.3-1997, SEC.168; P.L.14-2004, SEC.70; P.L.169-2015, SEC.69.
IN Code § 3-8-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 8. Removal of Name From Ballot of a Candidate for Legislative or State Office at General Election for Disqualification or Withdrawal|3-8-8-1. Applicability

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a candidate for election to any of the following:(1) A legislative office.(2) A state office other than a judicial office.(b) This chapter applies notwithstanding any other law relating to challenges to the qualifications of a candidate to be elected at a general election.As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.
IN Code § 3-8-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 8. Removal of Name From Ballot of a Candidate for Legislative or State Office at General Election for Disqualification or Withdrawal|3-8-8-2. When Challenge Not Permitted

Sec. 2. A candidate may not be challenged under this chapter if all of the following apply:(1) The candidate's qualification was previously challenged under this chapter or other applicable law.(2) This challenge would be based on substantially the same grounds as the previous challenge to the candidate.(3) The commission conducted a hearing on the challenge and made a final determination in favor of the candidate.As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.
IN Code § 3-8-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 8. Removal of Name From Ballot of a Candidate for Legislative or State Office at General Election for Disqualification or Withdrawal|3-8-8-3. Who May Challenge; Filing Requirements

Sec. 3. (a) An individual who challenges the qualification of a candidate for election to an office must be a registered voter of the election district the candidate seeks to represent.(b) A challenge under this chapter must be filed with the election division not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date of the general election at which a candidate to the office is to be elected.(c) The challenger must file a sworn statement, signed before a person authorized to administer oaths, with the election division:(1) questioning the qualification of a candidate to seek the office; and(2) setting forth the facts known to the voter concerning this question.As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.66-2010, SEC.7; P.L.278-2019, SEC.31.
IN Code § 3-8-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 8. Removal of Name From Ballot of a Candidate for Legislative or State Office at General Election for Disqualification or Withdrawal|3-8-8-4. Commission Hearing

Sec. 4. The commission shall do the following not later than three (3) business days after the challenger's sworn statement is filed under section 3 of this chapter:(1) Meet to hear the challenge.(2) Conclude the hearing.As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.
IN Code § 3-8-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 8. Removal of Name From Ballot of a Candidate for Legislative or State Office at General Election for Disqualification or Withdrawal|3-8-8-5. Commission Determination; Effect of Commission Failure to Make Determination

Sec. 5. (a) Not later than one (1) business day after concluding the hearing, the commission shall announce its determination on the matter.(b) If the commission does not announce a determination on the matter as provided in subsection (a), the commission is considered to have:(1) dismissed the challenge; and(2) taken final action on the challenge.As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.
IN Code § 3-8-8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 8. Removal of Name From Ballot of a Candidate for Legislative or State Office at General Election for Disqualification or Withdrawal|3-8-8-6. Appeal of Commission Determination

Sec. 6. The candidate or the challenger may appeal any final action:(1) that the commission has taken; or(2) that the commission is considered to have taken under section 5 of this chapter;to the court of appeals for errors of law under the same terms, conditions, and standards that govern appeals in ordinary civil actions. An assignment of errors that the commission's final action is contrary to law is sufficient to present both the sufficiency of the facts found to sustain the commission's action and the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the finding of facts upon which the commission's action was rendered.As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.
IN Code § 3-8-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 8. Removal of Name From Ballot of a Candidate for Legislative or State Office at General Election for Disqualification or Withdrawal|3-8-8-7. Termination of Challenge Regardless of Status of Challenge or Appeal; Status of Candidate Who Withdraws After 60 Days Before Election

Sec. 7. (a) Regardless of the status of a challenge before the commission or the court of appeals, at noon sixty (60) days before the general election the following apply:(1) The challenge is terminated.(2) The name of the challenged candidate may not be removed from the ballot.(3) The name of another individual may not replace the name of the challenged candidate on the ballot.(4) Any votes cast for the challenged candidate shall be canvassed, counted, and reported under the name of the challenged candidate.(b) All of the following apply if a candidate attempts to withdraw as a candidate after noon sixty (60) days before the general election:(1) The name of the candidate may not be removed from the ballot.(2) The name of another individual may not replace the name of the candidate on the ballot.(3) Any votes cast for the candidate shall be canvassed, counted, and reported under the name of the candidate.As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.66-2010, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-8-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 8. Removal of Name From Ballot of a Candidate for Legislative or State Office at General Election for Disqualification or Withdrawal|3-8-8-8. Effect of Candidate Who Withdraws Receiving Most Votes in Election; Filling Vacancy

Sec. 8. (a) This section applies if a candidate whose name remains on the ballot under section 7 of this chapter receives the most votes in the general election among all candidates for the office.(b) If, after the election, it is determined as provided by law that the individual was not qualified to be elected to the office, it shall be considered that:(1) an eligible candidate of the same political party, if any, as the ineligible candidate had been elected; and(2) a vacancy in the office occurred after the election.(c) The vacancy in the office shall be filled as otherwise provided by law.As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.
IN Code § 3-8-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices|3-8-9-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to candidates for local or school board offices.As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.32.
IN Code § 3-8-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices|3-8-9-2. "Filer"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "filer" refers to an individual who files a statement of economic interests under this chapter.As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.
IN Code § 3-8-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices|3-8-9-3. "Statement"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "statement" refers to the statement of economic interests required to be filed under this chapter.As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.
IN Code § 3-8-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices|3-8-9-4. Application to Local and School Board Offices; Exceptions; Statement of Economic Interests; Requirement to File

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for either of the following:(1) Judge of a circuit, superior, city, town, probate, or small claims court.(2) Prosecuting attorney of a judicial circuit.(b) A candidate for a local office or school board office shall file a written statement of economic interests as provided in this chapter.As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.76-2014, SEC.24; P.L.278-2019, SEC.33.
IN Code § 3-8-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices|3-8-9-5. Statement of Economic Interests; When to File

Sec. 5. An individual required to file a statement under section 4 of this chapter shall file the statement as follows:(1) With the individual's:(A) declaration of candidacy under IC 3-8-2 or IC 3-8-5;(B) petition of nomination under IC 3-8-2.5 or IC 3-8-6 for an office described in IC 3-8-2-5 in a county with a separate board of registration under IC 3-7-12 after certification by the board of registration;(C) petition of nomination under IC 3-8-2.5 or IC 3-8-6 for an office described in IC 3-8-2-5 in a county that does not have a separate board of registration under IC 3-7-12;(D) petition of nomination under IC 3-8-6 for an office described in IC 3-8-2-5 after certification by the county voter registration office;(E) certificate of nomination under IC 3-10-2-15 or IC 3-10-6-12;(F) statement consenting to be a replacement candidate under IC 3-8-6-17;(G) declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under IC 3-8-2-2.5; or(H) certificate of candidate selection under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2.(2) When the individual assumes a vacant elected office under IC 3-13-7, IC 3-13-8, IC 3-13-9, IC 3-13-10, IC 3-13-11, or IC 20-23-4-30. A statement filed under this subdivision must be filed not later than noon sixty (60) days after the individual assumes the elected office.As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.32; P.L.76-2014, SEC.25; P.L.74-2017, SEC.31; P.L.278-2019, SEC.34.
IN Code § 3-8-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices|3-8-9-6. Failure to Include Statement; Rejection of Declaration of Candidacy; Petition of Nomination; Declaration of Intent to Be a Write-in Candidate, or Certificate of Candidate Selection

Sec. 6. The circuit court clerk shall reject a declaration of candidacy, petition of nomination, declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate, or certificate of candidate selection that does not include the statement.As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.
IN Code § 3-8-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices|3-8-9-7. Statement to Be Made Under Affirmation

Sec. 7. A statement must be made under affirmation.As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.
IN Code § 3-8-9-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices|3-8-9-8. Contents of Statement

Sec. 8. A statement must set forth the following information for the preceding calendar year:(1) The following information for each employer of the filer and each employer of the filer's spouse:(A) The name of the employer.(B) The nature of the employer's business.For purposes of this subdivision, "employer" means any person from whom the filer or the filer's spouse received more than thirty-three percent (33%) of the filer's or the filer's spouse's income.(2) The following information about any sole proprietorship owned or professional practice operated by the filer:(A) The name of the sole proprietorship or professional practice.(B) The nature of the business of the sole proprietorship or professional practice.(3) The name of any partnership or limited liability company in which the filer or the filer's spouse is a member and the nature of the business of the partnership or limited liability company.(4) The name of a corporation (other than a church) of which the filer or the filer's spouse is an officer or a director and the nature of the corporation's business.As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.
IN Code § 3-8-9-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 8. Candidates|Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices|3-8-9-9. Form of Statement

Sec. 9. The election division shall prescribe the form of the statement.As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.70.
IN Code § 3-9-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to candidates in all elections and caucuses and to the following types of committees:(1) Candidate's committees.(2) Regular party committees.(3) Political action committees.(4) Legislative caucus committees.(b) This chapter does not apply to the following:(1) A candidate for a local office for which the compensation is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year unless the candidate is required to file a written instrument designating a principal committee under section 5.5 of this chapter.(2) A candidate for school board office unless the candidate is required to file a written instrument designating a principal committee under section 5.5 of this chapter.(3) Elections for precinct committeeman or delegate to a state convention.(4) An auxiliary party organization.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-1-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.139; P.L.4-1991, SEC.44; P.L.3-1993, SEC.81; P.L.3-1995, SEC.63; P.L.3-1997, SEC.169; P.L.26-2000, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-9-1-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-1.5. Deadline for Filing Statement of Organization; Determination of Existence of Regular Party Committee

Sec. 1.5. (a) This section does not apply to a national committee of a political party.(b) For purposes of determining the deadline for filing a statement of organization under section 3 of this chapter, a committee becomes a regular party committee when the committee accepts contributions or makes expenditures during a calendar year:(1) to influence the election of a candidate for state, legislative, or local office; and(2) that total more than one hundred dollars ($100).As added by P.L.9-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.60.
IN Code § 3-9-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-2. Chairman and Treasurer

Sec. 2. Each committee must have a chairman and a treasurer who are ex officio members of the committee. A person may not make an expenditure or accept a contribution for or on behalf of a committee without the authorization of its chairman or treasurer.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-1.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5.
IN Code § 3-9-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-3. Statement of Organization; Filing

Sec. 3. Each committee must file a statement of organization not later than noon ten (10) days after it becomes a committee.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-2.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.62; P.L.2-1996, SEC.93; P.L.3-1997, SEC.170; P.L.126-2002, SEC.32.
IN Code § 3-9-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 9. Campaigns|Chapter 1. Campaign Committees|3-9-1-4. Statement of Organization; Content

Sec. 4. A committee must include in its statement of organization the following:(1) The name and address of the committee.(2) The purpose for which the committee is formed, unless the committee is a candidate's committee that identifies a specific office sought by the candidate.(3) The name and address of the chairman and treasurer.(4) If applicable, the name, address, office sought, and political party affiliation or independent status of each candidate whom the committee is supporting.(5) If the committee is a legislative caucus committee, political action committee, or regular party committee and is supporting the entire ticket of a political party, the name of the party.(6) If the committee is a political action committee supporting or opposing a public question, a brief statement of the question supported or opposed.(7) A listing of all banks, safety deposit boxes, and other depositories used.(8) Other information prescribed by the election division under IC 3-6-4.2-12(8).[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-3.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.82; P.L.3-1997, SEC.171; P.L.176-1999, SEC.37; P.L.169-2015, SEC.71.