Indiana Statutes
§ 3-12-8-2 — Grounds for contest
Indiana § 3-12-8-2
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 12ASCERTAINING RESULTS OF ELECTIONS
Ch. 8Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to
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Ind. Code § 3-12-8-2 (2026).
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An election may be contested under section 1 of this chapter if a petitioner alleges that one (1) of the following circumstances existed:
(1)The contestee was ineligible (other than a candidate in a
primary election certified as deceased under IC 3-8-7-1).
(2)A mistake occurred in the printing or distribution of ballots
used in the election that makes it impossible to determine which
candidate received the highest number of votes.
(3)A mistake occurred in the programming of an electronic
voting system, making it impossible to determine the candidate
who received the highest number of votes.
(4)An electronic voting system malfunctioned, making it
impossible to determine the candidate who received the highest
number of votes.
(5)A deliberate act or series of actions occurred making it
i
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988,
SEC.153; P.L.10-1989, SEC.12; P.L.4-1991, SEC.117; P.L.176-1999,
SEC.100; P.L.221-2005, SEC.118; P.L.194-2013, SEC.80.
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Repealed§ 3-10-1-14.1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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