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2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots › 3-11-2-12.9. Ballot Order; School Board Offices

Sec. 12.9. (a) School board offices to be elected at the general election shall be placed on the general election ballot after the offices described in section 12.4 of this chapter with each candidate for the office designated as "nonpartisan".
(b) If the ballot contains a candidate for a school board office, the ballot must also contain a statement that reads substantially as follows: "To vote for a candidate for this office, make a voting mark on or in the square to the left of the candidate's name.".
(c) Whenever candidates are to be elected to a school board office that includes both an at-large member and a member representing a district, the candidates seeking election as an at-large member shall be placed on the ballot before candidates seeking to represent a district.
As added by P.L.83-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.58-2005, SEC.16; P.L.190-2011, SEC.6; P.L.194-2013, SEC.44; P.L.21-2016, SEC.8; P.L.109-2021, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots › 3-11-2-13. Ballot Order; Retention of Justice or Appellate Judge

Sec. 13. (a) The following offices shall be placed on the general election ballot in the following order after the offices described in section 12.9 of this chapter:
(1) Retention of a justice of the supreme court.
(2) Retention of a judge of the court of appeals.
(3) Retention of the judge of the tax court.
(b) Whenever more than one (1) justice of the supreme court is subject to retention, the name of each justice must appear on the ballot in alphabetical order. However, if the justice serving as chief justice is subject to retention, the chief justice's name must appear first.
(c) Whenever more than one (1) judge of the court of appeals is subject to retention, the name of each judge must appear on the ballot in alphabetical order. However, if the judge serving as chief judge is subject to retention, the chief judge's name must appear first.
(d) These offices shall be placed in a separate column on the ballot.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.208. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.62; P.L.83-1999, SEC.2; P.L.58-2005, SEC.17; P.L.190-2011, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots › 3-11-2-14. Ballot Order; Other Judicial Offices

Sec. 14. (a) The following offices shall be placed on the general election ballot in the following order after the offices described in section 13 of this chapter:
(1) Retention of a local judge.
(2) Local nonpartisan judicial offices.
(b) These offices shall be placed in a separate column on the ballot.
(c) If the ballot contains a candidate for a local nonpartisan judicial office, the ballot must also contain a statement that reads substantially as follows: "To vote for a candidate for this office, make a voting mark on or in the square to the left of the candidate's name.".
(d) If more than one (1) local nonpartisan judicial office is to be placed on the ballot, the office shall be placed on the ballot in alphabetical or numerical order, according to the designation given to the office. If there is more than one (1) candidate for a local nonpartisan judicial office, the candidates shall be listed in alphabetical order according to surname.
(e) If more than one (1) question concerning the retention of a local judge is to be placed on a ballot, the questions shall be placed on the ballot:
(1) in alphabetical order according to the surname of the local judge; and
(2) identifying the court (including division or room) in which the judge serves.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.209. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.62; P.L.83-1999, SEC.3; P.L.58-2005, SEC.18; P.L.190-2011, SEC.8; P.L.193-2021, SEC.34.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots › 3-11-2-14.5. Ballot Order; Candidates for At-Large Seats on Governing Body of School Corporation

Sec. 14.5. (a) This section applies to candidates for election to at-large seats on the governing body of a school corporation.
(b) Candidates shall be listed in alphabetical order according to surname.
(c) The ballot shall contain a statement reading substantially as follows above the name of the first candidate: "Vote for no more than (insert number of candidates to be elected) candidates for this office.".
As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.262.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots › 3-11-2-15. Form of Public Question

Sec. 15. (a) A public question shall be placed on the general election ballot in the following form:
(The explanatory text for the public question,
if required by law)
"Shall (insert public question)?"
[] YES
[] NO
(b) In addition to any other explanatory text required by law, the ballot must also contain a statement that reads substantially as follows: "To vote on this public question, make a voting mark on or in the square to the left of the word "YES" or "NO".".
(c) Except as expressly authorized or required by statute, the commission, the election division, or a county election board may not authorize the printing or use of ballots that contain language concerning the public question other than the language authorized by a statute.
(d) A public question printed on a ballot shall be set forth without any quotation marks preceding or following the text of the public question.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.210. Amended by P.L.4-1996, SEC.63; P.L.3-1997, SEC.263; P.L.109-2021, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots › 3-11-2-16. Errors or Omissions in Ballot; Determination by Election Board; Reprint or Use of Defective Ballot

Sec. 16. (a) If an election board determines that a ballot printed under the authority of the election board does not comply with a requirement imposed by this title or contains any other error or omission that might result in confusion or mistakes by voters, the board shall:
(1) reprint or correct the ballot; or
(2) conduct a public hearing concerning the defective ballots.
(b) The board may conduct the hearing after informing each political party, ticket, or candidate that the board determines may have an interest in the matter.
(c) At the hearing, the board shall hear any testimony offered by a person concerning the defective ballots and shall make findings of fact concerning the following:
(1) The number of ballots, if any, containing the error or omission that have already been cast.
(2) The cost of correcting the error through the use of reprinted ballots or any other suitable method.
(3) Whether the error or omission would be likely to cause confusion or mistakes by voters.
(4) Whether any voter objects to the use of the ballots, notwithstanding the error or omission.
(d) If:
(1) a voter does not file a written objection to the use of the ballots with the board before the board concludes the hearing; and
(2) the board determines that the use of the ballots would not be likely to cause confusion or mistakes by voters;
the board shall authorize the use of the defective ballots, notwithstanding the error or omission.
(e) If:
(1) a voter files a written objection to the use of the ballots with the board before the board concludes the hearing; or
(2) the board determines that the use of the ballots would be likely to cause confusion or mistakes by voters;
the board shall order the ballots to be reprinted or altered to conform with the requirements of this title.
(f) If the board acts under subsection (a) or (e), a voter who has already voted a defective ballot by absentee ballot is entitled to recast the voter's ballot in accordance with IC 3-11.5-4-2. Notwithstanding the issuance of an order under subsection (e), a defective ballot shall be counted if the intent of the voter can be determined and the ballot would otherwise be counted under IC 3-12-1.
As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.118. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.264; P.L.225-2011, SEC.52; P.L.194-2013, SEC.45; P.L.278-2019, SEC.58.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-2. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-23-3; 3-1-23-4 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.211; P.L.2-1996, SEC.134; P.L.3-1997, SEC.265; P.L.126-2002, SEC.39; P.L.14-2004, SEC.100. Repealed by P.L.221-2005, SEC.145.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-3. Paper Ballots for Precincts Where Voting Systems Not Sufficient to Register All Votes

Sec. 3. If, in the judgment of a county election board, the number of voters in a precinct of the county where a voting system is used for voting is so large that the voting system in use will not be sufficient to register the vote of all the voters in the precinct, the board may use paper ballots in addition to the voting system. The voting by paper ballot is subject to all the restrictions prescribed by this article.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-9.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.135; P.L.3-1997, SEC.266; P.L.221-2005, SEC.42.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-4. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-4 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.136; P.L.3-1997, SEC.267. Repealed by P.L.219-2013, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-5. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-4 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.5-1989, SEC.120.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-6. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-5 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.212; P.L.2-1996, SEC.137; P.L.3-1997, SEC.268; P.L.38-1999, SEC.35; P.L.176-1999, SEC.66; P.L.126-2002, SEC.40. Repealed by P.L.221-2005, SEC.145.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-7. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-5 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.213; P.L.3-1997, SEC.269. Repealed by P.L.38-1999, SEC.73.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-8. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-5 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.95; P.L.2-1996, SEC.138. Repealed by P.L.3-1997, SEC.475.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-9. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-5 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.10-1997, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.38-1999, SEC.73.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-11. Delivery of Ballots and Ballot Supplies; Delivery and Installation of Hardware, Firmware, and Software for Electronic Poll Books

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the county election board shall deliver the following to each inspector or the inspector's representative:
(1) The supplies provided for the inspector's precinct by the election division.
(2) The ballot labels, if any, and all poll lists, registration lists, and other supplies considered necessary to conduct the election in the inspector's precinct.
(3) The ballots printed under the direction of the county election board as follows:
(A) In those precincts where ballot card voting systems are to be used, the number of ballots at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the number of voters in the inspector's precinct, according to the poll list.
(B) In those precincts where electronic voting systems are to be used, the number of ballots that will be required to be printed and furnished to the precincts for emergency purposes only.
(C) Provisional ballots in the number considered necessary by the county election board.
(4) Twenty (20) ink pens suitable for printing the names of write-in candidates on the ballot or ballot envelope.
(5) Copies of the voter's bill of rights for posting as required by 52 U.S.C. 21082.
(6) Copies of the instructions for a provisional voter required by 52 U.S.C. 21082 and IC 3-11.7-2-2. The county election board shall provide at least the number of copies of the instructions as the number of provisional ballots provided under subdivision (3).
(7) Copies of the notice for posting as required by IC 3-7-29-1(f).
(8) The blank voter registration applications required to be provided under IC 3-7-48-7(b).
(9) A sample ballot or an electronic form of the sample ballot, if required under IC 3-11-11-1.7, IC 3-11-13-9, or IC 3-11-14-7.
(b) This subsection applies to a county that:
(1) has adopted an order under IC 3-7-29-6(a)(1); or
(2) is a vote center county under IC 3-11-18.1.
The county election board shall deliver and install the hardware, firmware, and software necessary to use an electronic poll book in each precinct or vote center.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-6 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.214; P.L.4-1991, SEC.63; P.L.2-1996, SEC.139; P.L.3-1997, SEC.270; P.L.126-2002, SEC.41; P.L.209-2003, SEC.105; P.L.230-2005, SEC.51; P.L.271-2013, SEC.15; P.L.2-2014, SEC.4; P.L.76-2014, SEC.30; P.L.128-2015, SEC.154; P.L.169-2015, SEC.90; P.L.193-2021, SEC.35; P.L.227-2023, SEC.70.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-12. Packaging of Ballots; Attestation by Circuit Court Clerk; Inspector's Receipt; Packages Not to Be Opened

Sec. 12. (a) The ballots delivered to the inspector of each precinct under section 11 of this chapter shall be placed in a strong and stout paper envelope or bag, which shall then be tightly closed, fastened securely, and attested by the initials of the circuit court clerk or the clerk's designee in the presence of the inspector or the inspector's representative. The inspector shall sign a receipt for the ballots. The ballot packages may not be opened until:
(1) they have been delivered to the precinct election board to which they are directed; and
(2) the precinct election board is fully organized and ready for the reception of votes.
(b) The provisional ballots delivered to the inspector of each precinct under section 11 of this chapter shall be placed in a strong and stout paper envelope or bag, separate from the bag described in subsection (a), which shall then be tightly closed, fastened securely, and attested by the initials of the circuit court clerk or the clerk's designee in the presence of the inspector or the inspector's representative. The inspector shall sign a receipt for the provisional ballots. The provisional ballot packages may not be opened until:
(1) they have been delivered to the precinct election board to which they are directed; and
(2) the precinct election board is fully organized and ready to receive votes.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-6 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.42; P.L.221-2005, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-13. Dispatch of Special Messenger to Pick Up Ballots on Failure of Inspector; Report to County Election Board

Sec. 13. If an inspector (or the inspector's representative) fails to appear at the office of the circuit court clerk by the close of the second day before election day, the county election board shall immediately dispatch a special messenger to the inspector's precinct with the ballots for the precinct. After delivering the ballots, the messenger shall promptly report to the county election board and file with it:
(1) the receipt of the person to whom the messenger delivered the ballots; and
(2) the messenger's affidavit stating when and to whom the messenger delivered the ballots.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-7 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-14. Messenger's Compensation and Mileage Allowance

Sec. 14. If a county election board dispatches a messenger under section 13 of this chapter, the messenger is entitled to receive:
(1) two dollars ($2) for time; and
(2) a mileage allowance at a rate determined by the county fiscal body for the distance necessarily traveled.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-7 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.10-1997, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-15. Failure of Inspector to Appear at Circuit Court Clerk's Office Under Ic 3-11-3-10

Sec. 15. If an inspector fails to appear at the office of the circuit court clerk under section 10 of this chapter, the inspector is not entitled to compensation for services at the election.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-7 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-16. Voter Registration Lists; Preparation; Delivery to Inspectors; Delivery and Installation of Electronic Poll Books

Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), each county election board shall prepare and have delivered to the inspectors of the precincts, at the time they receive the ballots for their precincts, a suitable number of voter registration lists certified under IC 3-7-29 and any other forms, papers, certificates, and oaths that are required to be furnished to precinct election boards. The forms and papers must be prepared in compliance with IC 3-5-4-8.
(b) In a county described by IC 3-7-29-6(a)(1) or IC 3-11-18.1, the electronic poll books shall be delivered and installed for use by the county election board under section 11(b) of this chapter.
(c) The county voter registration office shall cooperate with the county election board in the preparation of the lists certified under IC 3-7-29 (or in the use of the electronic poll books).
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.106; P.L.164-2006, SEC.90; P.L.194-2013, SEC.46; P.L.271-2013, SEC.16; P.L.258-2013, SEC.70; P.L.64-2014, SEC.40; P.L.169-2015, SEC.91.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-17. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.215; P.L.3-1993, SEC.119; P.L.12-1995, SEC.75; P.L.209-2003, SEC.107. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-18. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.96; P.L.199-2001, SEC.20; P.L.209-2003, SEC.108; P.L.2-2004, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-19. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.109. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-20. Voters' Poll List Cover

Sec. 20. On the front cover of the bound looseleaf poll list sheets or the book form poll lists the following should be printed:
(1) The heading: "VOTERS' POLL LIST COVER".
(2) A notice to the inspector that after the polls are closed the poll list that has been used in the precinct on election day should be assembled and enclosed in a separate envelope provided for that purpose and delivered to the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the election is held with the other election returns as provided in this title.
(3) The signatures of the inspector, judges, and clerks of the election board, certifying the following:
(A) That the signatures shown in the list is the record of the voters' poll list.
(B) The type of election.
(C) The date of the election.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.97; P.L.4-1996, SEC.64.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-21. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.110. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-22. Instruction Cards; Write-in Voting Notice Cards; Printing and Delivery

Sec. 22. (a) Each county election board shall have printed in at least 14 point type on cards in English, braille, and any other language that the board considers necessary, the following:
(1) Instructions for the guidance of voters in preparing their ballots.
(2) Instructions explaining the procedure for write-in voting.
(3) Write-in voting notice cards that must be posted in each precinct that utilizes a voting system that does not permit a voter to alter the voter's ballot after making a voting mark for a write-in candidate so that the voter may vote for a candidate for that office whose name appears on the ballot.
(b) The write-in notice cards described in subsection (a)(3) must inform all voters that a voter:
(1) who wants to cast write-in votes may cast the voter's ballot on the voting system required to be available to all voters in the precinct under IC 3-11-15-13.3(f); and
(2) may choose to cast the voter's ballot on the voting system described in subdivision (1) without being required to indicate to any individual that the voter wishes to cast a ballot on the voting system because the voter intends to cast a ballot for a write-in candidate.
(c) The board shall furnish the number of cards it determines to be adequate for each precinct to the inspector at the same time the board delivers the ballots for the precinct and shall furnish a magnifier upon request to a voter who requests a magnifier to read the cards.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-11 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.216; P.L.4-1991, SEC.64; P.L.3-1993, SEC.120; P.L.221-2005, SEC.44; P.L.164-2006, SEC.91; P.L.71-2019, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-23. Instruction Cards; Contents

Sec. 23. (a) The cards required by section 22 of this chapter must contain instructions to the voters as to what must be done to:
(1) obtain ballots for voting;
(2) prepare ballots for voting; and
(3) obtain a new ballot in place of one accidentally defaced, mutilated, or spoiled.
(b) The cards must contain, in underlined type, the following:
(1) That it is a crime to violate Indiana election laws.
(2) That the voter should examine the ballot to determine whether the back of the ballot has:
(A) the initials of the poll clerks in ink; or
(B) the printed initials of the poll clerks, in a vote center county using an electronic poll list and a printer separate from the electronic poll list that prints on the back of each ballot card, immediately before the ballot card is delivered to the voter, the printed initials of the poll clerks captured through the electronic signature pad or tablet at the time the poll clerks log into the electronic poll book system.
(3) That the voter should examine the ballot to determine if the ballot has any mark (other than the initials of the poll clerks) before voting.
(4) That the voter should not make any mark on the ballot except a voting mark in the manner provided by IC 3-12-1 because a mark other than a voting mark may void the ballot.
(5) That the voter should return the ballot to the poll clerks and request another ballot if:
(A) the poll clerks' initials have not been properly placed on the ballot;
(B) the ballot has a mark (other than the initials of the poll clerks) before the voter places a voting mark on the ballot; or
(C) the voter has improperly marked the ballot.
(c) The cards must also set out copies of IC 3-14-2-16, IC 3-14-2-17, IC 3-14-3-10, IC 3-14-3-13, IC 3-14-3-15, IC 3-14-3-16, and IC 3-14-4-9.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-11 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.217; P.L.55-2014, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-24. Instruction Cards; Posting

Sec. 24. The inspector of each precinct shall have the cards required by section 22 of this chapter posted as follows:
(1) One (1) of each card in each place or compartment provided for the preparation of ballots.
(2) One (1) of each card at or close to the outer end of the chute.
(3) At least three (3) of each card in and about the polls.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-11 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.69-2003, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-25. Displaying Sample Ballots

Sec. 25. (a) This subsection applies when the county election board provides a precinct with a printed sample ballot under section 11 of this chapter. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21082, the inspector of each precinct shall post the samples of each of the state and local ballots provided by the county election board under this article in and about the polls. The sample ballots shall be printed on different paper than the genuine ballots.
(b) An electronic device that is not an electronic poll book may be used at a precinct or vote center to display a sample ballot. For purposes of certification of voting systems under this article, an electronic device, the only function of which is the display of sample ballots, is not considered to be a voting system or part of a voting system.
(c) This subsection applies when the county election board provides a precinct with an electronic form of the sample ballot under section 11 of this chapter. The inspector of the precinct, or a person under the direction of the inspector, shall post a notice in and about the polls that the sample ballot for the precinct is available for review on an electronic device. The sample ballot must be made available for public inspection throughout election day.
(d) This subsection applies to a county using vote centers when the county election board provides the vote center with an electronic form of the sample ballot under section 11 of this chapter. The inspector of the vote center, or a person under the direction of the inspector, shall post a notice in and about the polls that the sample ballots for each precinct in the county are available for review on an electronic device. The sample ballots must be made available for public inspection throughout election day.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-11 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.102; P.L.209-2003, SEC.111; P.L.128-2015, SEC.155; P.L.227-2023, SEC.71.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-26. Loss or Destruction of Ballots Delivered to County Election Board; Report; Affidavit of Circumstances; Resupply

Sec. 26. If by accident or casualty the ballots delivered to a county election board, circuit court clerk, inspector, or other messenger are lost or destroyed, the person in custody of the ballots shall report the loss at once to the election board from which the ballots were obtained. The person in custody of the ballots shall make an affidavit of the circumstances of the loss, and the election board from which the ballots were obtained immediately shall resupply the person.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-10 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-27. Failure or Refusal to Report and Make Proof of Loss of Ballots

Sec. 27. If the person in custody of the ballots fails or refuses to report and make proof of the loss as required by section 26 of this chapter, then any voter may do so. Upon such a report the election board from which the ballots were obtained immediately shall send a new supply of ballots by special messenger, as provided in other cases.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-10 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-28. Securing Ballots or Other Means of Voting When None Available

Sec. 28. If for any reason there are no ballots or other necessary means for voting at the opening of the polls, the precinct election board shall secure them as quickly as possible. If necessary, the board may have ballots printed. However, the ballots must conform as nearly as possible to the official ballots. The printing and the care of the ballots are governed by the same provisions and penalties as the printing and care of the other ballots prescribed by this article.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-10 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-29. Candidates Appointed or Selected After Printing of Ballots and Before Election; Name Change

Sec. 29. (a) If a new candidate is appointed or selected under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2 after the printing of ballots and before the election, the election board shall print ballots containing the name of the new candidate, except as provided in section 29.5 of this chapter.
(b) If a candidate entitled to be placed on the ballot changes the candidate's legal name after the printing of ballots and before the election, the board is not required to reprint ballots to reflect the change of legal name.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-2(a).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.218; P.L.5-1989, SEC.49; P.L.4-1996, SEC.65; P.L.3-1997, SEC.271; P.L.202-1999, SEC.19; P.L.225-2011, SEC.53; P.L.194-2013, SEC.47; P.L.169-2015, SEC.92.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-29.3. Name of Former Candidate Who Filed With Secretary of State or Election Division; Printing Name of Former Candidate on Ballot; Replacement Ballot; Effect of Former Candidate Receiving the Most Votes

Sec. 29.3. (a) This section applies to a candidate who has filed with the secretary of state or election division as a candidate for nomination in a primary election.
(b) If the election division determines that a candidate for nomination in a primary is a former candidate, the division shall:
(1) not include the name of the candidate in the certification transmitted to the county under IC 3-8-2-17; or
(2) if the certification to the county has already been transmitted, notify the county election board of each county to which the candidate's name has been previously certified.
(c) The county election board shall not print the name of a former candidate described in subsection (b) on a primary ballot. However, if the county election board has already printed ballots containing the name of the former candidate, the county may provide those ballots to voters and shall not reprint the ballot to remove the name of the former candidate.
(d) A voter who has cast a ballot containing the name of a former candidate is entitled to request a replacement absentee ballot under IC 3-11.5-4-2.
(e) If a former candidate receives the most votes in a primary election, a candidate vacancy occurs that the candidate's party may fill under IC 3-13.
As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.48. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.93; P.L.278-2019, SEC.59; P.L.227-2023, SEC.72.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-29.4. Name of Former Candidate Who Filed With Circuit Court Clerk or Board of Elections and Registration; Printing Name of Former Candidate on Ballot; Replacement Ballot; Effect of Former Candidate Receiving the Most Votes

Sec. 29.4. (a) This section applies to a candidate who has filed with a circuit court clerk or board of elections and registration as a candidate for:
(1) nomination in a primary election or municipal primary election; or
(2) election to a political party office in a primary election.
(b) If the county election board determines by unanimous vote of the entire membership that there is good cause to believe that a candidate is a former candidate, the board shall not print the name of the candidate on the primary ballot.
(c) However, if the county election board has already printed ballots containing the name of the former candidate, the county may provide those ballots to voters and shall not reprint the ballot to remove the name of the former candidate.
(d) A voter who has cast a ballot containing the name of a former candidate is entitled to request a replacement absentee ballot under IC 3-11.5-4-2.
(e) If a former candidate receives the most votes in a primary election, a candidate vacancy occurs that the candidate's party may fill under IC 3-13.
As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.76-2014, SEC.31; P.L.169-2015, SEC.94; P.L.278-2019, SEC.60; P.L.227-2023, SEC.73.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-29.5. Former Candidates; Reprinting Ballots

Sec. 29.5. (a) This section applies to a general or special election in which the name of a candidate appears on the ballot. This section does not apply to an election for presidential electors.
(b) The election board shall print new ballots to remove the name of a former candidate if:
(1) the candidate's party fills the vacancy under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2 not later than noon, five (5) days before the election; and
(2) when a candidate has died, the election board:
(A) receives a certificate of death issued under IC 16-37-3 not later than noon the seventh day before the election; or
(B) votes unanimously by the entire membership that there is good cause to believe that the candidate has died.
(c) The election board shall provide the number of ballots necessary to reflect a vacancy to the following:
(1) The absentee voter board.
(2) The inspector of each precinct in which the candidate is on the ballot.
(3) The circuit court clerk.
(d) If the election board reprints ballots under subsection (b), the election board may order the printing of new ballots that omit the name of a former candidate. A ballot printed under this subsection must contain the statement "NO CANDIDATE" or words to that effect at the appropriate position on the ballot.
(e) If a candidate vacancy under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2 is filled after noon five (5) days before the election, the election board is not required to reprint ballots to remove the name of a former candidate but may do so upon the vote of the election board.
As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.31; P.L.3-1993, SEC.121; P.L.4-1996, SEC.66; P.L.3-1997, SEC.272; P.L.38-1999, SEC.36; P.L.219-2013, SEC.32; P.L.258-2013, SEC.71; P.L.201-2017, SEC.26; P.L.278-2019, SEC.61; P.L.227-2023, SEC.74.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-30. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-2(b).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.219; P.L.4-1991, SEC.66; P.L.3-1993, SEC.122; P.L.126-2002, SEC.43. Repealed by P.L.194-2013, SEC.50.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-31. Leftover Ballots; Preservation; Destruction

Sec. 31. (a) Each county election board shall preserve the unused ballots that are left over after supplying the precincts, as prescribed by section 11 of this chapter. The ballots shall be preserved until expiration of the time for filing a contest or recount petition under IC 3-12.
(b) The board shall then destroy all of the ballots, except for one (1) regular ballot and one (1) provisional ballot.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-13 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.220; P.L.3-1993, SEC.123; P.L.126-2002, SEC.44.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-32. Preservation of Ballot in Election Record; Entry of Information

Sec. 32. (a) The county election board shall securely paste the one (1) regular ballot that was preserved under section 31 of this chapter in the election record immediately before the provisional ballot placed under subsection (b). The board shall also enter below the ballot the number of ballots:
(1) printed by the board;
(2) delivered to each messenger; and
(3) destroyed by the board.
(b) The county election board shall securely paste the one (1) provisional ballot that was preserved under section 31 of this chapter in the election record immediately after the regular ballot placed in the record under subsection (a) and immediately before the place where the vote is to be recorded. The board shall also enter below the provisional ballot the number of provisional ballots:
(1) printed by the board;
(2) delivered to each messenger; and
(3) destroyed by the board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-13 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.45.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-33. Provision of Ballot Box

Sec. 33. Whenever a general election is held, the county election board shall provide a ballot box for each precinct.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-18-2 part; 3-1-23-15 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.221.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-34. Ballot Boxes; Specifications

Sec. 34. Each ballot box provided under section 33 of this chapter must:
(1) have an opening in the lid sufficient only for a single ballot;
(2) have at least two (2) locks of different kinds and combinations, so that one (1) key will not unlock the other; and
(3) be constructed to prevent fraud.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-23-15 part; 3-1-23-16 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.222.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 3. Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies › 3-11-3-35. Counties With Population of More Than 400,000 and Less Than 700,000; Voting System Malfunction; Paper Ballots and Necessary Supplies

Sec. 35. (a) This section applies to a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000).
(b) In each precinct where voting is by electronic voting system, the county election board shall provide the following to be used if an electronic voting system malfunctions:
(1) The following number of paper ballots:
(A) Not less than ten (10) if the number of registered voters in the precinct is not more than three hundred (300).
(B) Not less than twenty-five (25) if the number of registered voters in the precinct is more than three hundred (300).
(2) The necessary supplies and equipment as required by IC 3-11-11.
(c) Upon notice that an electronic voting system is out of order or fails to work, the precinct election board shall make the paper ballots provided under subsection (b) available to voters. The precinct election board shall contact the county election board to obtain additional ballots.
(d) Upon notice that an electronic voting system is out of order or fails to work, the county election board shall deliver additional necessary supplies to any precinct in the county, including additional paper ballots.
As added by P.L.10-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.20-1993, SEC.1; P.L.221-2005, SEC.45; P.L.11-2023, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 4. Eligibility and Application for Absentee Ballot › 3-11-4-0.5. When an Absentee Ballot Is Considered Sent to a Voter

Sec. 0.5. For purposes of this chapter, an absentee ballot application or an absentee ballot is considered "sent" to a voter if the application or ballot is:
(1) sent by United States mail addressed to the voter;
(2) transmitted by fax to a number provided by the voter; or
(3) personally given to the voter.
As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.46.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 4. Eligibility and Application for Absentee Ballot › 3-11-4-1. Entitlement to Vote by Absentee Ballot in Clerk's Office or Satellite Office; Conditions

Sec. 1. (a) A voter who is otherwise qualified to vote in person is entitled to vote by absentee ballot. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a voter voting by absentee ballot must vote in the office of the circuit court clerk (or board of elections and registration in a county subject to IC 3-6-5.2 or IC 3-6-5.6) or at a satellite office established under IC 3-11-10-26.3.
(b) A county election board, by unanimous vote of its entire membership, may authorize a person who is otherwise qualified to vote in person to vote by absentee ballot if the board determines that the person has been hospitalized or suffered an injury following the final date and hour for applying for an absentee ballot that would prevent the person from voting in person at the polls.
(c) A county election board or board of elections and registration, by unanimous vote of its entire membership, may authorize an individual who is otherwise qualified to vote in person and wishes to vote by absentee ballot to file an application for an absentee ballot if the board determines that:
(1) during the last eleven (11) days before the election:
(A) the governor has declared a disaster emergency under IC 10-14-3-12; or
(B) the county has declared a local disaster emergency under IC 10-14-3-29;
(2) the disaster emergency prevents the individual from voting in person at a polling place; and
(3) an absentee voter board can receive the voter's absentee ballot not later than 6 p.m. on election day.
(d) The absentee ballots used in subsection (b) or (c) must be the same official absentee ballots as described in section 15 of this chapter. Taking into consideration the amount of time remaining before the election, the commission, the county election board, or the board of elections and registration shall determine whether the absentee ballots are transmitted to and from the voter by any of the following:
(1) Mail.
(2) Personal delivery.
An absentee ballot that is personally delivered shall comply with the requirements in sections 19, 20, and 21 of this chapter.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-1.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.223; P.L.7-1990, SEC.40; P.L.4-1991, SEC.67; P.L.3-1993, SEC.124; P.L.17-1993, SEC.10; P.L.1-1994, SEC.4; P.L.12-1995, SEC.76; P.L.3-1995, SEC.98; P.L.2-1996, SEC.140; P.L.126-2002, SEC.47; P.L.14-2004, SEC.101; P.L.66-2010, SEC.9; P.L.109-2021, SEC.19; P.L.193-2021, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 4. Eligibility and Application for Absentee Ballot › 3-11-4-1.5. Application of Chapter to Certain Voters

Sec. 1.5. The provisions of this chapter relating to an absentee ballot application do not apply to a voter who votes:
(1) in person under IC 3-11-10-26 or IC 3-11-10-26.3; and
(2) in a county using an electronic poll book.
As added by P.L.169-2015, SEC.95.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment › Chapter 4. Eligibility and Application for Absentee Ballot › 3-11-4-2.1. False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Absentee Ballot Application; Delivery to County Election Board; Sworn Statement; County Election Board Action

Sec. 2.1. If a person receives a completed absentee ballot application that the person has reason to believe is materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent, the person shall deliver the application to the appropriate county election board not later than the deadline set forth in section 2 of this chapter, with a statement sworn or affirmed to under the penalties for perjury, setting forth the reasons why the person believes that the application may be materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent. The county election board shall act under IC 3-6-5-31 to determine if a violation of election law has occurred.
As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.52.