Indiana Statutes
§ 3-10-8-5 — Law governing nomination of candidates
Indiana § 3-10-8-5
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Ind. Code § 3-10-8-5 (2026).
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(a)Special elections are governed by other
provisions of this title as far as applicable.
(b)Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, IC 3-12-8-17, or
IC 3-12-11-18, candidates in special elections shall be nominated in the
same manner as candidates are nominated:
(1)to fill vacancies on the ballot under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2; or
(2)under IC 3-8-6, if a candidate does not intend to affiliate with
a regular political party or represents a political party not
qualified to nominate candidates at a primary election or by
convention.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-7-32;
3-1-19-5.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1989,
SEC.3; P.L.3-1997, SEC.238.
Nearby Sections
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§ 3-10-1-1
Application of chapter§ 3-10-1-10
Persons entitled to challenge voter§ 3-10-1-11
Voting methods, supplies, and equipment§ 3-10-1-12
Preparation and distribution of ballots§ 3-10-1-13
Specifications for ballots§ 3-10-1-14
Repealed§ 3-10-1-14.1
Printing names on ballot§ 3-10-1-17
Colored ballot labels; party designation§ 3-10-1-19.2
Order of districts and candidates on ballot§ 3-10-1-19.5
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