Indiana Statutes
§ 3-12-1-19 — Federal write-in absentee ballot cast in general, municipal, or special election by absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter; counting votes
(a)The provisions of section 1.7 of this
chapter concerning write-in votes apply to this section. This section
applies to a federal write-in absentee ballot cast in a general election,
municipal election, or special election as provided in IC 3-11-4-12.5(b)(2) by an absent uniformed services voter or overseas
voter.
(b)If a voter designates a candidate by writing in the name of a
political party on the ballot, the voter's vote shall be counted for all
candidates of that political party on the ballot.
(c)If a voter writes an abbreviation, misspelling, or other minor
variation instead of the correct name of a candidate or a political party,
the voter's vote shall be counted if the intent of the voter can be
determined.
(d)If a voter votes for a candidate on a ballot described by this
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.66-2010, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.278-2019,
SEC.140; P.L.193-2021, SEC.83.
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Repealed§ 3-10-1-14.1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
Alternative order of county offices