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IN Code § 3-12-11-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-7. Amendment of Petition or Cross-Petition

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), the state recount commission may allow a petition or cross-petition to be amended at any time upon the terms and conditions that the state recount commission orders.(b) The commission may not allow a petition or cross-petition to be amended following the deadline for filing a petition or cross-petition under this chapter if the petition or cross-petition as originally filed:(1) failed to comply with section 3 or section 6 of this chapter; or(2) was not filed before the deadline specified in section 2 or section 4 of this chapter.(c) The commission may not allow a candidate who filed a petition or cross-petition to amend the petition or cross-petition by striking a precinct in which the candidate had desired a recount unless each opposing candidate consents to the amendment.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.401; P.L.176-1999, SEC.108.
IN Code § 3-12-11-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-8. Multiple Candidates Joining in Petition for Recount or Contest

Sec. 8. Two (2) or more candidates for the same or a different office nominated or elected at the same election may join in a petition for a recount or contest.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.172.
IN Code § 3-12-11-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-9. Notice of Filing of Petition for Recount; Service and Return

Sec. 9. (a) Upon the filing of a petition for a recount or contest with the election division, the state recount commission shall issue a notice of the filing and pendency of the petition to each opposing candidate and deliver the notice to the state police department.(b) This subsection applies if an attorney has filed an appearance with the election division as the representative of a candidate. The state police shall serve the notice on the attorney for the candidate.(c) If subsection (b) does not apply, the state police department shall serve the notice upon each opposing candidate in person or by leaving a copy at the last and usual place of residence.(d) The state police department shall make immediate return of the service under this section.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.402; P.L.3-1997, SEC.369; P.L.221-2005, SEC.124; P.L.194-2013, SEC.85.
IN Code § 3-12-11-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-11. Cash Deposit by Cross-Petitioner

Sec. 11. (a) This section applies if a cross-petition is filed under this chapter.(b) This subsection applies only to a recount of an election for nomination or election to either of the following:(1) A legislative office in which, on the face of the election returns, the difference between the number of votes cast for the cross-petitioner and the petitioner with the greatest number of votes is not more than one percent (1%) of the total votes cast for all candidates for the nomination or office.(2) An office other than a legislative office in which, on the face of the election returns, the difference between the number of votes cast for the cross-petitioner and the petitioner with the greatest number of votes is not more than one percent (1%) of the total votes cast for all candidates for the nomination or office.The cross-petitioner shall furnish a cash deposit equal to ten dollars ($10) multiplied by the number of precincts that the cross-petitioner seeks to have recounted. The cash deposit shall be deposited in the state recount fund.(c) This subsection applies only to a recount of an election for nomination or election to either of the following:(1) A legislative office in which, on the face of the election returns, the difference between the number of votes cast for the cross-petitioner and the petitioner with the greatest number of votes is more than one percent (1%) of the total votes cast for all candidates for the nomination or office.(2) An office other than a legislative office in which, on the face of the election returns, the difference between the number of votes cast for the cross-petitioner and the petitioner with the greatest number of votes is more than one percent (1%) of the total votes cast for all candidates for the nomination or office.The cross-petitioner shall furnish a cash deposit equal to ten dollars ($10) multiplied by the number of precincts that the cross-petitioner seeks to have recounted for the first ten (10) precincts recounted. For each precinct in excess of ten (10) the cross-petitioner seeks to have recounted, the cross-petitioner shall furnish an additional cash deposit equal to one hundred dollars ($100) multiplied by the number of precincts in excess of ten (10) that the cross-petitioner seeks to have recounted. The cash deposit shall be deposited in the state recount fund.(d) If after a recount, it is determined that the cross-petitioner has been nominated or elected, the deposit furnished by the cross-petitioner shall be returned to the cross-petitioner in full.(e) Any unexpended balance remaining in a deposit after payment of the costs of the recount shall be deposited in the state recount fund.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.403; P.L.8-1995, SEC.61; P.L.176-1999, SEC.110; P.L.221-2005, SEC.125.
IN Code § 3-12-11-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-12. Conditions for Accepting Petitions and Cross-Petitions and Ordering Recounts; Dismissal of Petitions; Notice

Sec. 12. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) or (e), the state recount commission shall accept the petitions and cross-petitions that have been filed and order the recount of the votes in the precincts upon:(1) the filing of a petition and cash deposit or bond under this chapter;(2) the expiration of the period under section 4 of this chapter for filing a cross-petition; and(3) proof of service of all notices.(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), whenever a petition filed under section 2 of this chapter requests a recount in all precincts in the election district, the state recount commission may order a recount in the precincts upon:(1) the filing of a cash deposit or bond under this chapter; and(2) proof of service of all notices.(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the state recount commission shall accept a petition for a contest that has been filed and order a contest proceeding upon:(1) the filing of a petition under this chapter; and(2) proof of service of all notices.(d) Whenever a motion to dismiss a petition or cross-petition for a recount or a petition for a contest is filed with the state recount commission or is made by a member of the commission, the commission shall rule on the motion to dismiss before ordering or continuing with a recount or a contest. The motion to dismiss must:(1) state that the petitioner or cross-petitioner has failed to comply with this chapter; and(2) specifically identify the requirement that the petitioner or cross-petitioner has failed to comply with.(e) Whenever the petitioner and each cross-petitioner or respondent file a joint motion to dismiss a recount or contest, the commission shall rule on the motion to dismiss before ordering or continuing with a recount or contest.(f) If the state recount commission orders a recount proceeding or contest proceeding, the commission shall send notice of the order to each candidate or party chair named in the petition. However, if an attorney has filed an appearance with the commission on behalf of a candidate or party chair, the notice shall be sent to the attorney. A notice under this subsection shall be sent by:(1) electronic mail if the candidate, party chair, or attorney has provided an electronic mail address to the commission; or(2) certified mail, in all other cases.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.404; P.L.176-1999, SEC.111; P.L.221-2005, SEC.126; P.L.194-2013, SEC.86.
IN Code § 3-12-11-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-13. Consolidated Recount

Sec. 13. If there is a consolidation of petitions and cross-petitions for a recount, the state recount commission shall by consolidated order grant the consolidated petitions and cross-petitions and order a consolidated recount of all votes in each precinct in the election district for the office requested in the petitions and cross-petitions.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.127; P.L.194-2013, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-12-11-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-14. Precincts Eligible for Recount

Sec. 14. The state recount commission shall conduct a recount in each precinct designated in a petition or cross-petition granted under this chapter that is in the election district for the office. The commission may conduct a recount in any precinct that cast votes for an office that is the subject of a recount under this chapter if the precinct is within the election district for the office.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.405; P.L.221-2005, SEC.128.
IN Code § 3-12-11-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-16. Impoundment of Election Materials

Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the state recount commission may by order impound and provide for the protection of any election records or equipment described by IC 3-12-10-5(a).(b) In a recount of an election for a legislative office, the state recount commission shall by order impound and provide for the protection of the following:(1) All ballots, and electronic voting systems used at the election for casting votes in all of the precincts within the legislative district.(2) All tally sheets relating to the votes cast for the office.(3) All poll lists of persons registered by the poll clerks as having voted for the office.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.407; P.L.8-1995, SEC.62; P.L.221-2005, SEC.129.
IN Code § 3-12-11-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-17. Convening of State Recount Commission; Hearing on Petition and Recount

Sec. 17. (a) After a recount is ordered under section 12 of this chapter, the state recount commission or its designee shall convene at a place fixed by order of the state recount commission and expeditiously complete the recount of all votes ordered recounted. Each candidate affected by the recount may have a watcher present at the recount and may also be present in person. The candidate has the same rights as a watcher appointed under IC 3-6-8-4. Representatives of the media may also attend the recount and have the same rights as media watchers appointed under IC 3-6-10.(b) After a contest proceeding is ordered under section 12 of this chapter, the state recount commission or its designee shall convene at a place fixed by order of the state recount commission and conduct a hearing on the contest petition. Each candidate affected by the contest may be present in person. The candidate has the same rights as a watcher appointed under IC 3-6-8-4. Representatives of the media may also attend the hearing and have the same rights as media watchers appointed under IC 3-6-10.(c) The proceedings of the state recount commission under this section shall be performed in public under IC 5-14-1.5. However, the commission may restrict access to parts of a room where the recount or contest proceeding is being conducted to safeguard the election material or other evidence and to permit the material to be handled or transported by the commission.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.408; P.L.3-1997, SEC.371; P.L.194-2013, SEC.89.
IN Code § 3-12-11-17.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-17.5. Petition for Manual Recount of Ballot Cards; Withdrawal of Petition

Sec. 17.5. (a) A petition or cross-petition filed under this chapter may request that ballot cards in specified precincts that used a ballot card voting system be counted manually. If a petition or cross-petition includes such a request, automatic tabulating machines may not be used to count ballot cards in the specified precincts. Ballot cards in those precincts shall be counted manually, and the tabulation of votes must comply with IC 3-11-7.(b) A petitioner or cross-petitioner may withdraw a request for a manual recount of ballot cards at any time after the state board of accounts conducts a test of the automatic tabulating machines to ascertain that the machines will correctly count the votes cast for the office that is the subject of the recount.As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.409. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.173.
IN Code § 3-12-11-17.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-17.7. Duties of Recount Commission

Sec. 17.7. (a) This section applies to ballots cast by any voting method.(b) Unless the state recount commission makes a finding under subsection (c), the commission shall:(1) count ballots in accordance with this article; and(2) not order that all ballots in a precinct not be counted.(c) If:(1) a party to the recount presents evidence of fraud, tampering, or misconduct affecting the integrity of the ballot within a precinct; and(2) the commission determines that the fraud, tampering, or misconduct within that precinct was so pervasive that it is impossible for the commission to determine the approximate number of votes that each candidate received in that precinct;the commission may order that none of the ballots from that precinct be counted.As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.130. Amended by P.L.103-2005, SEC.19.
IN Code § 3-12-11-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-18. Certification of Recount Results; Final Determination of Candidate Eligibility; Special Election Order

Sec. 18. (a) When a recount is completed by the state recount commission or its designee, the commission shall:(1) make and sign a certificate showing the total number of votes received in the precincts by each candidate for nomination or election to the office;(2) state in its certificate the candidate who received the highest number of votes in the precincts for nomination or election to the office and by what plurality; and(3) file its certificate with the election division.(b) When a contest proceeding in which a candidate is alleged to be ineligible is completed by the state recount commission or its designee, the commission shall make a final determination concerning the eligibility of the candidate for nomination or election to the office.(c) If the state recount commission or its designee determines that:(1) a mistake was made in the printing or distribution of ballots used in the election;(2) a mistake was made in the programming of an electronic voting system;(3) an electronic voting system malfunctioned; or(4) a deliberate act or series of actions occurred;that makes it impossible to determine which candidate received the highest number of votes cast, the commission shall order that a special election be conducted under IC 3-10-8.(d) The special election ordered under subsection (c) shall be held in the precincts identified in the petition in which the commission 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) a deliberate act or series of actions occurred.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.410; P.L.10-1988, SEC.174; P.L.10-1989, SEC.16; P.L.3-1997, SEC.372; P.L.14-2004, SEC.166; P.L.221-2005, SEC.130.
IN Code § 3-12-11-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-19. Recount Certificate; Certified Copy as Prima Facie Evidence of Votes Cast

Sec. 19. Except in recount proceedings for an election to the offices of governor and lieutenant governor and legislative offices, a recount certificate made under section 18 of this chapter supersedes all previous returns made in any form of the recounted votes. A certified copy of a recount certificate constitutes prima facie evidence of the votes cast for nomination or election to the office in the precincts in any proceeding in which there is an issue as to the votes cast at the election for the nomination or election to office.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.411; P.L.10-1988, SEC.175.
IN Code § 3-12-11-19.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-19.5. Recount or Contest Proceeding for Presidential Electors; Conclusion

Sec. 19.5. As required under 3 U.S.C. 5, any recount or contest proceeding concerning the election of presidential electors must be concluded not later than six (6) days before the time fixed by federal law for the meeting of the presidential electors.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.373. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.167; P.L.201-2017, SEC.38.
IN Code § 3-12-11-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-20. Recount for Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Certified Statements

Sec. 20. (a) On the day following the completion of a recount for the election to the offices of governor and lieutenant governor, the election division shall prepare two (2) certified statements for the secretary of state under the secretary of state's seal showing the total number of votes that each candidate received.(b) The secretary of state shall transmit the statements to:(1) the speaker of the house of representatives; and(2) the president pro tempore of the senate;before the date specified in Article 5, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana for the beginning of the term of the governor.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.176; P.L.4-1995, SEC.14; P.L.3-1997, SEC.374.
IN Code § 3-12-11-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-21. Recount for Legislative Office; Deadline; Certification of Results

Sec. 21. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a recount or contest for election to a legislative office shall be completed by the state recount commission not later than December 20 after the election.(b) The state recount commission may adopt orders extending the deadline for completion of a recount or contest to a date specified in the order if the commission finds that there is good cause to do so.(c) Not later than seven (7) days after the state recount commission completes a recount, the election division shall prepare two (2) certified statements showing the total number of votes that each candidate received. The election division shall transmit one (1) statement to the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the office. After the statements have been prepared, the secretary of state shall deliver the other statement to the presiding officer of the house in which the successful candidate is to be seated.(d) The statement shall be referred by the presiding officer for such action as that house considers appropriate.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.177; P.L.3-1993, SEC.218; P.L.3-1997, SEC.375; P.L.103-2005, SEC.20; P.L.225-2011, SEC.77.
IN Code § 3-12-11-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-22. Effect of Certified Statement on Candidate's Eligibility for Office

Sec. 22. A statement prepared under section 20 or 21 of this chapter does not determine the eligibility of a candidate for office but is prepared only for the purpose of referring the information to the proper authorities.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.376.
IN Code § 3-12-11-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices|3-12-11-23. Recount for Federal Office or Certain State Offices; Correction of Tabulation

Sec. 23. (a) If a recount is made:(1) in a presidential primary election;(2) for nomination to a federal, state, or legislative office in a primary election;(3) in an election to a federal office; or(4) in an election to a state office other than governor and lieutenant governor;the election division shall determine whether the votes in the precincts shown by the recount certificate differ from the votes that were tabulated by any county election board. If the election division previously included in a tabulation the votes cast for the office as returned by the county election board, the election division shall correct the tabulation in accordance with the certificate.(b) The election division shall provide a copy of the corrected tabulation for each precinct to the office.As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.178; P.L.3-1993, SEC.219; P.L.3-1997, SEC.377; P.L.212-2001, SEC.31.