Title 3, TITLE 3. ELECTIONS
169 chapters · 2,794 sections in this title.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-19 Expiration of approval of voting system; renewal of approval;
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notice of request for renewal; conditions for renewal; approval of renewal Sec. 19. (a) Except as provided in subsection (g), the approval of a ballot card voting system under this chapter expires October 1 of the year following the year in which presidential electors are elected…
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-2 Approval of system by commission
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Sec. 2. The commission may approve a ballot card voting system only if the commission determines that the system meets the standards in this chapter and IC 3-11-15. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-4-3(a) part; 3-2-4-6(a) part, (b).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended …
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-20 County election board responsible for care and custody of
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voting systems when not in use Sec. 20. The county election board is responsible for the care and custody of all ballot card voting systems while not in use. As added by P.L.100-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-3 Capability of system; voting in secrecy
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Sec. 3. A ballot card voting system must enable a voter to cast a vote in secrecy for all offices and public questions for which the voter is entitled to vote. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(1).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.237.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-3.5 Face of ballot card
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Sec. 3.5. A ballot card printed for use under this article must have the year of the election to be conducted printed or stamped on the face of the ballot card. As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-4 Capability of system; voting straight or split ticket variations;
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candidates elected to at-large offices; independent candidates; presidential electors; public questions Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a ballot card voting system must permit a voter to vote: (1) except at a primary election, a straight party ticket for all of …
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-5 Requisites of systems
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Sec. 5. A ballot card voting system must be: (1) suitably designed for the purpose used; (2) of durable construction; (3) safe, efficient, and accurate in the conduct of elections and counting of ballots; and (4) in compliance with the standards for systems that are purchased aft…
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-6 Counting of vote; voting straight or split ticket variations
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Sec. 6. A ballot card voting system must count a ballot in accordance with IC 3-12-1-7 when a voter votes a straight ticket vote and votes for individual candidates as described by IC 3-12-1-7. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(A).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. A…
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-8 Repealed
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[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(C).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.242; P.L.3-1993, SEC.134. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 3-11-7-9 Repealed
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[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-4-3(a)(4)(D).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.243; P.L.3-1993, SEC.135; P.L.38-1999, SEC.41. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.144.
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-1 Vacancy in office last held by person elected or selected as
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candidate of major political party Sec. 1. A vacancy in a county office that was last held by a person elected or selected as a candidate of a major political party of the state shall be filled by a caucus under IC 3-13-11. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-9-1 part; 3-2-9-…
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-1.5 Meeting held before vacancy exists; notice of meeting
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Sec. 1.5. A county auditor may give notice of a meeting under this chapter, and the meeting may be conducted under this chapter, before a vacancy in an office exists if the person holding the office has: (1) submitted a written resignation under IC 5-8-3.5; or (2) been elected to…
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-2 County elected office other than county council; meeting;
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notice; appointments pro tempore Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in a county elected office (other than county council) not covered by section 1 of this chapter. (b) A vacancy shall be filled by the board of commissioners of the county at a regular or special meetin…
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-3 County council
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Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in a county council not covered by section 1 of this chapter. (b) A vacancy shall be filled by a majority of the remaining members of the council at a regular or special meeting. The county auditor shall give notice of the meeting. Ex…
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-4 Vacating of office by incumbent pending outcome of election
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contest Sec. 4. If, pending the outcome of an election contest, the incumbent vacates the office after the expiration of the incumbent's term, the vacancy shall be filled as are other vacancies under this chapter until the election is decided or the office is otherwise filled. Th…
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-5 Bond, oath, rights, and duties of person filling vacancy
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Sec. 5. A person filling a vacancy under this chapter must give the same bond and take the same oath and has the same rights and duties as the official who vacated the office. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-9-11(c); 3-2-10-8.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-13-7-6 Term of office
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Sec. 6. A person selected to fill a vacant office under this chapter holds the office for the remainder of the term. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-9.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-7-1 Canvassing of returns
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Sec. 1. (a) Absentee ballot counters shall conduct the activities conducted by precinct election officials in submitting returns to the county election board under IC 3-12-4. (b) The returns of absentee ballot counters shall be treated the same as the returns of a precinct electi…
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-7-2 Compensation of couriers and counters
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Sec. 2. The voters appointed as couriers or absentee ballot counters under this article shall be compensated in the following manner: (1) Couriers assigned to deliver absentee ballots certifications to the precincts on election day under IC 3-11.5-4-8, are entitled to a per diem …
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-7-3 Recounts; precinct of voter residence
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Sec. 3. An absentee ballot is considered to be cast in the precinct in which the voter who cast the ballot resides for the purpose of the following chapters: (1) IC 3-12-6. (2) IC 3-12-11. (3) IC 3-12-12. As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 3-11.5-7-4 Repealed
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As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.3-1995, SEC.155.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-7-1 Application of chapter
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Sec. 1. This chapter applies to any order described by 52 U.S.C. 21082(c) to extend the hour for the closing of the polls fixed by IC 3-11-8-8. As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.136.
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-7-2 Only county election board has standing in action for seeking
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order to extend closing of polls; unanimous vote Sec. 2. (a) Only a county election board has standing in an Indiana court or with any other state governmental entity to file an action or petition to request the extension of the hour for closing the polls by the court or entity. …
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-7-3 Issuance of order to extend closing of polls; evidence and
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findings required Sec. 3. (a) Before issuing an order under this chapter, the court or entity must take evidence and make the following findings: (1) The polls were substantially delayed in opening at the time fixed by IC 3-11-8-8. (2) The specific precincts or vote centers in wh…
Ind. Code § 3-11.7-7-4 Order to extend closing of polls; limitations
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Sec. 4. If the court or state governmental entity determines that an order extending the hour for the closing of the polls is to be issued, the court or entity must: (1) limit the extension only to those polls whose opening was delayed or which closed during the hours set forth i…