Title 3, ELECTIONS

Sec. 17. A candidate vacancy exists when a tie vote occurs for an office in a primary election. The candidate vacancy shall be filled under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(l).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-198…

Sec. 18. (a) If a candidate vacancy occurs in a town subject to IC 3-8-5 for any office on the ticket of a political party whose candidates were selected by petition of nomination, the vacancy may be filled only as prescribed by this section. (b) To fill the vacancy, the town cha…

Sec. 19. (a) Subject to IC 3-8-8-7, a person who was defeated in a primary election or in a town or state convention is eligible to be appointed by the political party that the person affiliated with by voting in the most recent primary election held by that party. The person sel…

Sec. 2. A candidate vacancy that exists on a primary election ballot may not be filled for the primary election. The resulting vacancy on the following general or municipal election ballot may be filled in the manner prescribed by this chapter if it is filled not later than the n…

Sec. 2.5. A candidate seeking to fill a candidate vacancy under this chapter must comply with the requirements imposed under IC 3-8-1 for the office. As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.62.

Sec. 20. (a) This section applies to a political party subject to IC 3-8-4-10, IC 3-10-2-15, or IC 3-10-6-12. (b) A candidate vacancy that exists following the convention of the party shall be filled by the state committee of the political party not later than the date and time s…

Sec. 20.5. (a) This section applies to a candidate nominated by a political party subject to IC 3-8-4-10, IC 3-10-2-15, or IC 3-10-6-12. (b) This section does not apply to a candidate nominated under IC 3-8-5-14 and subject to IC 3-8-5-14.7. (c) All questions concerning the valid…

Sec. 21. (a) This section applies to a certificate of candidate selection filed under section 15 or 20 of this chapter. (b) To enforce the requirements of IC 3-5-4-1.9, the election division, a circuit court clerk, or any other official responsible for receiving a certificate of …

Sec. 3. Except as provided in IC 3-10-8-7, a candidate vacancy for United States Senator or a state office shall be filled by the state committee of the political party. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(b)(4).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-1989, SE…

Sec. 4. Except as provided in IC 3-10-8-7.5, a candidate vacancy for United States Representative shall be filled by a caucus comprised by the precinct committeemen of the political party whose precincts are within the congressional district. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-…

Sec. 5. A candidate vacancy for a legislative office shall be filled by a caucus comprised by the precinct committeemen of the political party whose precincts are within the senate or house district. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(b)(2) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986…

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "county committee" refers to the precinct committeemen and vice committeemen of a major political party representing a precinct within the county. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a candidate vacancy for a local office shall be filled…

Sec. 6.5. An authorization given to a county chairman or a county committee under section 6 of this chapter expires at the time of the next election for precinct committeemen under IC 3-10-1-4.5 or IC 3-10-1-4.6 for the party with which the county chairman or county committee is …

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), action to fill a candidate vacancy must be taken: (1) not: (A) earlier than May 8; and (B) later than noon July 3; after the primary election if the vacancy exists on a general or municipal election ballot; and (2) within thirty (…

Sec. 8. A meeting under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter shall be called and chaired by: (1) the state chairman, or a person designated by the state chairman, for a caucus or committee acting under section 3, 4, 5, or 6(c) of this chapter; or (2) the county chairman of the c…

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only to a meeting of a caucus required under this chapter. This section does not apply to the filling of a vacancy under this chapter by the county chairman or a committee acting under section 6(b)(2) of this chapter. (b) The call for a meeting un…

Sec. 1. A person who knowingly: (1) falsely makes or fraudulently defaces or destroys a declaration of candidacy, request for ballot placement under IC 3-8-3, certificate or petition of nomination, recount petition or cross-petition, contest petition, or certificate of candidate …

Sec. 10. A corporation or labor organization that recklessly exceeds any of the limitations on contributions prescribed by IC 3-9-2-4 commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10.

Sec. 10.5. (a) A person who recklessly violates IC 33-33-2-11 by accepting contributions that exceed the amount permitted under that section commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) A person described by subsection (a) is also subject to a civil penalty under IC 3-9-4-17. The county el…

Sec. 11. A person who: (1) recklessly makes a contribution in the name of another person; or (2) knowingly accepts a contribution made by one person in the name of another person; commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10.

Sec. 13. A person who knowingly files a report required by IC 3-9 that is fraudulent commits a Level 6 felony. As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.5.

Sec. 14. A person who fails to file a report with the proper office as required by IC 3-9 commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.465.

Sec. 14.5. A person who recklessly violates IC 3-9-2-9(c) by commingling the funds of a committee with the personal funds of an officer, a member, or an associate of the committee commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.231.

Sec. 16. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates IC 3-9-3-4 commits a Class A infraction. As added by P.L.13-1987, SEC.3.

Sec. 17. (a) As used in this section, "government employee" refers to any of the following: (1) An employee of the state. (2) An employee of a political subdivision. (3) A special state appointee (as defined in IC 4-2-6-1). (4) An employee of a charter school (as defined in IC 20…

Sec. 2. (a) A person who: (1) prints, publishes, or distributes a slate during a primary election campaign without authority from and: (A) over the name of an organization of voters, including the name of the organization and its officers; or (B) if it is not an organized group o…

Sec. 3. An individual, an organization, or a committee that circulates or publishes material in an election without the statement required under IC 3-9-3-2.5 or IC 3-11-4-2(f) commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.206; P.L.5-19…

Sec. 6. (a) A state police department employee or a police officer or firefighter (including a special duty, auxiliary, or volunteer police officer or firefighter) of a political subdivision who recklessly: (1) solicits votes or campaign funds; (2) challenges voters; or (3) perfo…

Sec. 7. A committee subject to IC 3-9 or any of its members that recklessly collects, receives, keeps, or disburses money or other property to promote any activity to which IC 3-9 applies without appointing and maintaining a treasurer as required by IC 3-9-1 commits a Class B mis…

Sec. 1.1. This article applies to all counties. As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.53. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.333; P.L.266-2013, SEC.3; P.L.170-2019, SEC.16; P.L.278-2019, SEC.120.

Sec. 5. Advisory opinion 2022-8, adopted by the election commission on March 25, 2022, is void. As added by P.L.212-2025, SEC.11.

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a provisional ballot must have the same form as an absentee ballot for: (1) the election for which the ballot is cast; and (2) the precinct in which the ballot is cast. (b) A provisional ballot must indicate that the ballot is a p…

Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided in this article, the procedures described in this title for paper ballots apply to provisional ballots. As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.

Sec. 4. Each circuit court clerk shall: (1) not less than sixty (60) days before the date on which a general, primary, or municipal election is held; or (2) not more than three (3) days after the date on which a special election is ordered; estimate the number of provisional ball…

Sec. 6. (a) All provisional ballots shall be prepared and printed under the direction of each county election board. (b) After completing the estimate required by section 4 of this chapter, the county election board shall immediately prepare the ballots and have the ballots print…

Sec. 7. Each provisional ballot must be signed by the circuit court clerk or an individual authorized by the circuit court clerk and have the circuit court clerk's seal affixed. As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.

Sec. 8. The county election board shall provide to each precinct election board envelopes marked "Provisional Ballot" in which a provisional voter places the voter's provisional ballot. As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.

Sec. 9. Each package of provisional ballots delivered to a circuit court clerk shall be plainly marked on an appropriate attached label with the words: "This package contains _______ (giving number of ballots) provisional ballots.". The clerk shall securely keep all ballots in th…

Sec. 1. Congressional districts shall be established by law at the first regular session of the general assembly convening immediately following the United States decennial census. Formerly: Acts 1969, c.93, s.1; Acts 1971, P.L.18, SEC.5. As amended by P.L.3-1989, SEC.3.

Sec. 2. (a) This subsection applies only to the first regular session of the one hundred twenty-second general assembly. If the general assembly adjourns sine die before November 15, 2021, without having complied with the requirements of section 1 of this chapter, a redistricting…

Sec. 1. Each political party whose nominee received at least ten percent (10%) of the votes cast in the state for secretary of state at the last election for that office may have precinct committeemen elected at the same time as a primary election in accordance with IC 3-10-1-4.5…

Sec. 10.5. The county chairman of a major political party shall, upon the request of a person who is serving in an elected office (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-34), provide to that person the name and address of the precinct committeeman and vice committeeman of that party for each p…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following: (1) Each political party in the state whose nominee received at least ten percent (10%) of the total vote cast for secretary of state at the last election. (2) Write-in candidates. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-1 part.] As…

Sec. 10. (a) A petition required by section 8 of this chapter must be submitted to the county voter registration office during the period beginning on the first date that a declaration of candidacy may be filed under section 4 of this chapter in the year in which the primary elec…

Sec. 11. (a) A declaration of candidacy may be made by mail and is considered filed as of the date and hour the filing occurs in the manner described by IC 3-5-2.1-47 in the office of the election division or circuit court clerk. (b) This subsection applies to a candidate require…

Sec. 12.5. (a) This section applies to a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate in which the candidate states that the candidate is affiliated with the political party. (b) If a candidate claims affiliation with a political party: (1) described by IC 3-8-4-1; (2) of a c…