Filing of verified petition

Sec. 2. (a) A candidate who desires: (1) a recount of votes cast for a nomination or election subject to this chapter; or (2) to contest a nomination subject to this chapter or the election of a state office other than governor or lieutenant governor; must file a verified petition with the election division not later than noon fourteen (14) days after election day. (b) A state or county chairman who is entitled to and desires to file a petition for a recount or contest under this chapter must file a verified petition with the election division not later than noon seventeen (17) days after election day. As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.397; P.L.10-1988, SEC.168; P.L.4-1996, SEC.82; P.L.3-1997, SEC.367; P.L.221-2005, SEC.122.