Indiana § 3-12-5-18 Filling vacancy created by reelected local office holder who dies or is
disqualified before new term of office begins

Indiana Statutes

§ 3-12-5-18 — Filling vacancy created by reelected local office holder who dies or is disqualified before new term of office begins

Indiana § 3-12-5-18

Art. 12ASCERTAINING RESULTS OF ELECTIONS

Ch. 5Certificates of Election and Commissions

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Ind. Code § 3-12-5-18 (2026).

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(a)This section applies if the individual:

(1)holds a local office;

(2)is elected to another term in that office; and

(3)dies or is otherwise disqualified to serve in the office before the date that the individual's next term is scheduled by law to begin.

(b)Upon notice of the death or disqualification being given to the person or entity provided to receive notice of the death of an officeholder under IC 5-8-6, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with IC 3-13.

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(a) This section applies if the individual:
(1) holds a local office;
(2) is elected to another term in that office; and
(3) dies or is otherwise disqualified to serve in the office before
the date that the individual's next term is scheduled by law to
begin.
(b) Upon notice of the death or disqualification being given to the
person or entity provided to receive notice of the death of an
officeholder under IC 5-8-6, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance
with IC 3-13.