Title 3, TITLE 3. ELECTIONS

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies when a redistricting authority redraws election districts required by law. (b) In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of the applicable statute apply to redistricting. As added by P.L.169-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 10. If any territory in the political subdivision is not included in one (1) of the districts, the territory is included in the district that: (1) is contiguous to that territory; and (2) contains the least population of all districts contiguous to that territory. As added b…

assignment Sec. 11. If any territory in the political subdivision is included in more than one (1) of the districts, the territory is included in the district that: (1) is one (1) of the districts in which the territory is described in the ordinance or resolution that establishes…

Sec. 2. The definitions in IC 1-1-3.5 apply throughout this chapter. As added by P.L.169-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "applicable statute" refers to the statute under which a redistricting authority is required to establish election districts. As added by P.L.169-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "census event" refers to any of the following: (1) A federal decennial census. (2) A federal special census. (3) A special tabulation. (4) A corrected population count. As added by P.L.169-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "plan" refers to the description of the districts that a redistricting authority is required to establish. (b) The term includes the maps and written descriptions of the maps that define all the districts that a plan is required to have under …

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "redistricting authority" refers to the body or other authority that is required to redraw election districts for local or school board offices. As added by P.L.169-2022, SEC.2.

Sec. 7. (a) Subject to section 8 of this chapter, a redistricting authority shall redistrict election districts at the following times: (1) If the census event is a federal decennial census, the following: (A) For a county executive or county fiscal body, only during the first ye…

Sec. 8. A redistricting authority is not required to redistrict if the applicable statute provides that the redistricting authority may certify that the existing districts continue to satisfy all the requirements of the applicable statute and other applicable law. As added by P.L…

Sec. 9. If a conflict exists between: (1) a map showing the boundaries of a district; and (2) a description of the boundaries of that district set forth in the plan; the district boundaries are the description of the boundaries set forth in the plan, not the boundaries shown on t…

Sec. 1. (a) The following media may appoint in writing one (1) watcher for each precinct: (1) Each newspaper of general circulation in the county where an election is held. (2) Each news service operating in the county where an election is held. (3) Each radio or television stati…

Sec. 2. A list of all persons appointed under section 1 of this chapter shall be prepared and signed by an individual or an officer of the corporation owning the newspaper, news service, radio station, or television station. The signature must be verified. [Pre-1986 Recodificatio…

Sec. 3. The list required by section 2 of this chapter shall be furnished the day before election day to the following: (1) The circuit court clerk. (2) The county election board. (3) The county chairman of each political party that is entitled to appoint a watcher under IC 3-6-8…

Sec. 4. Sections 2 and 3 of this chapter do not apply to persons who are employed by a newspaper, news service, radio station, or television station as their regular occupation. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-6-2(d) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1…

Sec. 5.5. A watcher appointed under this chapter is entitled to do the following: (1) Enter the polls at least thirty (30) minutes before the opening of the polls and remain there throughout election day until all tabulations have been completed. (2) Inspect the paper ballot boxe…

identification card Sec. 6. If a person desires to act as a watcher for a newspaper, news service, radio station, or television station in more than one (1) county in Indiana, the person must obtain a watcher identification card from the election division. The secretary of state …

Sec. 1. This article is enacted by the general assembly to implement Article 2, Section 14(c) of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, which requires the general assembly to provide for the registration of all persons entitled to vote. As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.19.

Sec. 2. For purposes of this article, "license branch" includes a location operated by a full service provider (as defined in IC 9-14.1-1-2). As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. This chapter is enacted to implement 52 U.S.C. 10502 concerning voting for President and Vice President of the United States. As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.43.

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding other provisions in IC 3-7 concerning residency requirements for voting, special procedures apply for voting in presidential elections. The presidential voting procedures in this chapter apply only to a general election at which presidential electors are v…

Sec. 3. The presidential voting procedures in this chapter apply to a person who satisfies all of the following conditions: (1) The person resided in a precinct in Indiana. (2) The person lost residency in Indiana less than thirty (30) days before the general election. (3) The pe…

Sec. 4. (a) The affidavit required under this chapter for voting in presidential elections may be executed only: (1) at the office of the circuit court clerk or board of registration before the day of the general election; (2) before the precinct election board of the precinct wh…

Sec. 5. The circuit court clerk or board of registration shall mail a copy of the affidavit to any voter who requests a copy not later than five (5) days before election day. If the voter returns the affidavit to the office of the clerk or board before the day of the general elec…

election only Sec. 6. All affidavits, forms, and records of voter registration must be clearly marked to indicate that, in this general election, the voter may only vote for presidential electors. As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.201-2017, SEC.25.

Sec. 7. The affidavits for presidential voting under this chapter must contain the following information: (1) The person's last, first, and middle name, in that order. (2) The person's assigned identification number. (3) The person's date of birth. (4) Whether the person is a cit…

Sec. 8. The election division shall prescribe the form of the affidavit required by this chapter. As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.124; P.L.169-2015, SEC.83.

ballot; sufficiency of affidavit Sec. 9. If a voter executes an affidavit under this chapter and is then challenged under IC 3-11-8 as ineligible to vote in the precinct, the voter shall be provided with a provisional ballot under IC 3-11.7 rather than a regular official ballot. …

Sec. 1. (a) A voter voting by absentee ballot shall make and subscribe to the affidavit prescribed by IC 3-11-4-21. The voter then shall, except as provided in subsection (b), do the following: (1) Mark the ballot in the presence of no other person. (2) Fold each ballot separatel…

Sec. 1.2. An absentee voter is not required to provide proof of identification when: (1) mailing, delivering, or transmitting an absentee ballot under section 1 of this chapter; or (2) voting before an absentee board under section 25 of this chapter. As added by P.L.109-2005, SEC…

As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.95. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.105; P.L.3-1997, SEC.301. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.72.

or room; security of keys Sec. 10. During the period that absentee ballots are being received, each county election board shall keep the ballots in cabinets, boxes, or a room upon which there are two (2) locks, one (1) for each of the appointed members of the board. Each day the …

post office on election day Sec. 11. On election day, the county voter registration office shall visit the appropriate post office to accept delivery of mail containing documentation submitted by a voter to comply with IC 3-7-33-4.5. The office shall immediately notify the county…

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-11 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.151; P.L.209-2003, SEC.142; P.L.198-2005, SEC.9; P.L.164-2006, SEC.106; P.L.66-2010, SEC.22. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.81.

As added by P.L.66-2010, SEC.23. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.82.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-11 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.83.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-11 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.66; P.L.198-2005, SEC.10; P.L.219-2013, SEC.48; P.L.64-2014, SEC.50. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.84.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-12(a) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.67. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.85.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-12(a) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.261; P.L.126-2002, SEC.68; P.L.209-2003, SEC.143; P.L.14-2004, SEC.121; P.L.221-2005, SEC.71; P.L.64-2014, SEC.51. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.86.

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.144. Amended by P.L.221-2005, SEC.72. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.87.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-12(b).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.262; P.L.3-1997, SEC.304; P.L.38-1999, SEC.45; P.L.126-2002, SEC.69; P.L.1-2003, SEC.5; P.L.198-2005, SEC.11; P.L.225-2011, SEC.60; P.L.194-2013, SEC.59. Repealed by P.L.27…

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-12(c).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.89.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-12(d).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.263. Repealed by P.L.109-2021, SEC.29.

Sec. 2. (a) A voter voting by absentee ballot may mark a ballot with a pen or a lead pencil. (b) A person may not engage in electioneering (as defined in IC 3-14-3-16) in the presence of a voter whom the person knows possesses an absentee ballot provided to the voter in accordanc…

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-13 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.90.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-13 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.122; P.L.64-2014, SEC.52. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.91.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-13 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.109-2005, SEC.9; P.L.64-2014, SEC.53. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.92.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-22-14.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.278-2019, SEC.93.

procedure; delivery Sec. 24. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a voter who satisfies any of the following is entitled to vote by mail: (1) The voter has a specific, reasonable expectation of being absent from the county on election day during the entire twelve (12) hours …

for single office Sec. 24.5. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21081, an election board must establish a voter education program (specific to a paper ballot or optical scan ballot card provided as an absentee ballot under this chapter) to notify a voter of the effect of casting multiple v…