Title 3, TITLE 3. ELECTIONS

law; no effect on rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred, crimes committed, or proceedings begun Sec. 0.3. (a) P.L.5-1986 is intended to be a codification and restatement of applicable or corresponding provisions repealed by P.L.5-1986, SECTION 61 (IC 2-2.1-2, IC 3-1, …

to P.L.5-1986 Sec. 0.4. The general assembly may, by concurrent resolution, preserve any of the background materials related to P.L.5-1986. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.11.

Sec. 1. This title applies to each election at which the electorate of the state or a political subdivision: (1) nominates or chooses by ballot public officials; or (2) decides a public question lawfully submitted to the electorate. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-1-2 par…

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.10-1987, SEC.1; P.L.10-1988, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-3 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.10-1987, SEC.2; P.L.3-1987, SEC.14; P.L.10-1988, SEC.5; P.L.5-1989, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

As added by P.L.10-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.4; P.L.16-1993, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

Sec. 12. Unless otherwise provided in the political party's rules, the state committee of each political party is the highest party authority and may adopt rules or resolutions for: (1) the organization of the congressional district committees and city committees, including unifo…

Sec. 13. Unless otherwise provided in the political party's rules, the state committee of each political party may: (1) adopt rules and resolutions to provide for all matters of internal party government; (2) remove a member or officer of a regular party committee, after reasonab…

Sec. 14. An action brought under section 13 of this chapter: (1) must be commenced, prosecuted, and tried in the circuit or superior court of the county where the defendant resides; (2) shall be tried by the court without a jury; (3) has precedence over all other cases pending in…

Sec. 15. Notwithstanding any other statute, an individual serving in any of the following political party offices is not considered to be holding an office for purposes of Article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana: (1) Precinct committeeman. (2) Precinct vice committ…

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108. IC 3-6-1-3 Repealed [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.11-1987, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-2 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-2 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-2 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-2-2 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.4-1996, SEC.108.

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for any of the following offices: (1) Judge of a city court. (2) Judge of a town court. (b) A person is not qualified to run for: (1) a state office; (2) a legislative office; (3) a local office; or (4) a school board office;…

invalidate filing Sec. 1.1. Subject to IC 3-5-4-1.2, if a candidate filing error is made by the election division or a circuit court clerk, the error does not invalidate the filing. As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.10.

Sec. 1.5. (a) This section applies to a candidate for any of the following offices: (1) Judge of a city court in a city located in a county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000). (2) Judge of a town co…

with campaign finance requirement Sec. 1.6. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate unless the candidate is required to file a campaign finance statement of organization under IC 3-9-1-5 or IC 3-9-1-5.5. (b) Not later than noon fourteen (14) days after the final day for fi…

Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "before the election" refers to a general, municipal, or special election. As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.53.

Sec. 10. A candidate for the office of attorney general must: (1) have resided in Indiana for at least two (2) years before the election; and (2) have been admitted to the practice of law in Indiana for at least five (5) years upon taking office. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation…

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.85. Repealed by P.L.219-2017, SEC.2.

Sec. 11. A nominee for appointment as a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of appeals must: (1) be a United States citizen; (2) reside in the appropriate court of appeals district, if applicable; and (3) have been admitted to the practice of law in Indiana for at …

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.87. Repealed by P.L.14-2004, SEC.195.

Sec. 12. A nominee for appointment as the judge of the tax court must: (1) have resided in Indiana for at least two (2) years before the election; and (2) have been admitted to the practice of law in Indiana for at least five (5) years upon nomination. [Pre-1986 Recodification Ci…

Sec. 14. A candidate for the office of representative in the general assembly must: (1) be a United States citizen at the time of election; (2) have resided in the state for at least two (2) years and in the house district for at least one (1) year before the election; and (3) be…

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 4, § 30.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.

Sec. 16. A candidate for the office of judge of a circuit court must: (1) reside in the circuit; and (2) be admitted to the practice of law in the state; upon taking office, as provided in Article 7, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. [Pre-1986 Recodification …

Sec. 17. A candidate for the office of judge of a superior or probate court must: (1) be admitted to the practice of law in Indiana upon filing a declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination, or upon the filing of a certificate of candidate selection under IC 3-13-1-15 or I…

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 33-10.5-4-1.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.90. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.

Sec. 19. A candidate for the office of prosecuting attorney must be admitted to the practice of law in the state before the election, as provided in Article 7, Section 16 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 7, § 16 part…

Sec. 19.5. A candidate for the office of circuit court clerk must comply with Article 6, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.31.

statement; determination of eligibility or validity; denial of filing Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate challenged under IC 3-8-8. (b) The commission, a county election board, or a town election board shall act if a candidate (or a person acting on behalf of …

Sec. 20. A candidate for the office of county auditor, recorder, treasurer, sheriff, coroner, or surveyor must have resided in the county for at least one (1) year before the election, as provided in Article 6, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. [Pre-1986 Reco…

Sec. 21. A candidate for the office of county commissioner must: (1) have resided in the county for at least one (1) year before the election, as provided in Article 6, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and (2) have resided in the district in which the candid…

Sec. 22. A candidate for membership on the county council of a county must: (1) have resided in the county for at least one (1) year before the election, as provided in Article 6, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and (2) have resided in the district in which…

Sec. 23. A candidate for the office of county assessor must satisfy the following: (1) The candidate must have resided in the county for at least one (1) year before the election, as provided in Article 6, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. (2) The candidate m…

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.801.

As added by P.L.224-2007, SEC.1 and P.L.219-2007, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.3-2008, SEC.269; P.L.146-2008, SEC.801.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.3; P.L.76-2014, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.167-2015, SEC.2. IC 3-8-1-24 Mayor of first class city Sec. 24. A candidate for the office of mayor of a first class city must have resided in the city for at least one (1) year be…

Sec. 25. A candidate for membership on city-county council of a first class city must have resided in the district in which seeking election, if applicable, for at least one (1) year before the date of taking office. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 36-3-4-2(b).] As added by P.…

Sec. 26. A candidate for the office of mayor of a second or third class city must have resided in the city for at least one (1) year before the election. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 36-4-5-2(b).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4.

Sec. 27. A candidate for membership on common council of a second or third class city must: (1) have resided in the city for at least one (1) year; and (2) have resided in the district in which seeking election, if applicable, for at least six (6) months; before the election. [Pr…

class city Sec. 28. A candidate for the office of city clerk of a second class city or city clerk-treasurer of a third class city must have resided in the city for at least one (1) year before the election. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 36-4-10-3(a).] As added by P.L.5-1986,…

Sec. 28.5. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for the office of judge of a city court in a city located in a county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000). (b) A candidate for the office of …

Sec. 29. A candidate for membership on a town council must reside in the district in which seeking election, if applicable. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 36-5-2-5 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.8-1989, SEC.3.

As added by P.L.176-1999, SEC.30 and P.L.254-1999, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.14-2000, SEC.3; P.L.98-2004, SEC.30. Repealed by P.L.173-2015, SEC.3.