Indiana Statutes

§ 3-12-1-15 — Counting straight party vote for successor candidate; exceptions

Indiana·Art. 12 ASCERTAINING RESULTS OF ELECTIONS·Ch. 1 Rules for Counting Ballots
(a)This section does not apply to a candidate for a school board office or an at-large office of a county council, city common council, town council, or township board, if those offices appear on a ballot.
(b)This section applies to a vote cast for one (1) straight party ticket that includes a candidate for election to office who:
(1)ceases to be a candidate; and
(2)is succeeded by a candidate selected under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2.
(c)A vote cast in the election for the original nominee is considered a vote cast for the successor.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.57; P.L.195-2025, SEC.17.

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