Indiana § 3-11-8-23 Challenge of voter; challenged voter's affidavit; when affidavit not
required

Indiana Statutes

§ 3-11-8-23 — Challenge of voter; challenged voter's affidavit; when affidavit not required

Indiana § 3-11-8-23

Art. 11VOTING METHODS, SUPPLIES, AND

Ch. 8Voting Procedures Generally

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Ind. Code § 3-11-8-23 (2026).

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(a)If a challenged voter has already made an affirmation or executed an affidavit under IC 3-7-48-7.5, IC 3-10-10-9, IC 3-10-11-4.5, or IC 3-10-12-5, the challenged voter is not required to execute an additional affidavit under this section.

(b)The affidavit of a challenged voter required by section 22.1 of this chapter must be sworn and affirmed and must contain the following:

(1)A statement that the voter is a citizen of the United States.

(2)The voter's date of birth to the best of the voter's information and belief.

(3)A statement that the voter has been a resident of the precinct for thirty (30) days immediately before this election or is qualified to vote in the precinct under IC 3-10-10, IC 3-10-11, or IC 3-10-12.

(4)The voter's name and a statement that the voter is generally

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(a) If a challenged voter has already made an
affirmation or executed an affidavit under IC 3-7-48-7.5, IC 3-10-10-9,
IC 3-10-11-4.5, or IC 3-10-12-5, the challenged voter is not required to
execute an additional affidavit under this section.
(b) The affidavit of a challenged voter required by section 22.1 of
this chapter must be sworn and affirmed and must contain the
following:
(1) A statement that the voter is a citizen of the United States.
(2) The voter's date of birth to the best of the voter's information
and belief.
(3) A statement that the voter has been a resident of the precinct
for thirty (30) days immediately before this election or is qualified
to vote in the precinct under IC 3-10-10, IC 3-10-11, or IC 3-10-12.
(4) The voter's name and a statement that the voter is generally
known by that name.
(5) A statement that the voter has not voted and will not vote in
any other precinct in this election.
(6) The voter's current residential address, including the street or
number, and if applicable, the voter's residential address thirty
(30) days before the election, and the date the voter moved.
(7) If applicable, that, when the voter was challenged to present
proof of identification or an additional document to confirm the
voter's identity and current residence, the voter presented proof of
identification or the additional documentation that complied with
IC 3-5-2.1-84, IC 3-7-33-4.5, or IC 3-7-33-4.7.
(8) A statement that the voter understands that making a false
statement on the affidavit is punishable under the penalties of
perjury.
(9) If the individual's name does not appear on the registration
list, a statement that the individual registered to vote and where
the individual believes the individual registered to vote during the
registration period described by IC 3-7-13-10.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-19(b)
part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.255; P.L.10-1988, SEC.110; P.L.4-1991, SEC.91; P.L.17-1993, SEC.15; P.L.12-1995, SEC.84; P.L.3-1995, SEC.104; P.L.126-2002, SEC.60; P.L.209-2003, SEC.132; P.L.164-2006, SEC.98; P.L.219-2013, SEC.41; P.L.64-2014, SEC.48; P.L.65-2024, SEC.24; P.L.186-2025, SEC.25.