(a)This section applies to a state convention
conducted by a political party described by IC 3-8-4-1.
(b)The state chairman and state secretary of the political party
holding the state convention shall certify each candidate nominated at
the convention to the secretary of state not later than noon July 15
before the general election.
(c)The certificate must be in writing and state the following:
(1)The name of each candidate nominated as:
(A)the candidate wants the candidate's name to appear on the
ballot; and
(B)the candidate's name is permitted to appear on the ballot
under IC 3-5-7.
The certificate must specify, by a designation described in IC 3-5-7-5, each designation that the candidate wants to use that is
permitted by IC 3-5-7.
(2)Each candidate's residence address.
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(a) This section applies to a state convention
conducted by a political party described by IC 3-8-4-1.
(b) The state chairman and state secretary of the political party
holding the state convention shall certify each candidate nominated at
the convention to the secretary of state not later than noon July 15
before the general election.
(c) The certificate must be in writing and state the following:
(1) The name of each candidate nominated as:
(A) the candidate wants the candidate's name to appear on the
ballot; and
(B) the candidate's name is permitted to appear on the ballot
under IC 3-5-7.
The certificate must specify, by a designation described in IC 3-5-7-5, each designation that the candidate wants to use that is
permitted by IC 3-5-7.
(2) Each candidate's residence address.
(3) Whether each candidate nominated by the convention has
complied with IC 3-9-1-5 by filing a campaign finance statement
of organization.
(4) The following statements:
(A) A statement that the candidate has attached either of the
following to the certificate:
(i) A copy of a statement of economic interests, file stamped
by the office required to receive the statement of economic
interests.
(ii) A receipt, photocopy of a receipt, or electronic mail from
the office of the inspector general or judicial qualifications
commission, showing that a statement of economic interests
has been filed.
This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal
office.
(B) A statement that the candidate understands that if the
candidate is elected to the office, the candidate may be required
to obtain and file an individual surety bond before serving in
the office. This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a
federal office or legislative office.
(C) A statement that the candidate understands that if the
candidate is elected to the office, the candidate may be required
to successfully complete training or have attained certification
related to service in an elected office. This requirement does
not apply to a candidate for a federal office, state office, or
legislative office.
(D) A statement that the candidate:
(i) is aware of the provisions of IC 3-9 regarding campaign
finance and the reporting of campaign contributions and
expenditures; and
(ii) agrees to comply with the provisions of IC 3-9.
This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal
office.
The candidate must separately initial each of the statements
required by this subdivision.
(d) The election division shall prescribe the form of the certificate
of nomination for the offices. The election division shall provide that
the form of the certificate of nomination include the following
information:
(1) The dates for filing campaign finance reports under IC 3-9.
(2) The penalties for late filing of campaign finance reports under
IC 3-9.
(e) A certificate of nomination must include a statement that the
candidate requests the name on the candidate's voter registration record
be the same as the name the candidate uses on the certificate of
nomination. If there is a difference between the name on the candidate's
certificate of nomination and the name on the candidate's voter
registration record, the officer with whom the certificate of nomination
is filed shall forward the information to the voter registration officer of
the appropriate county as required by IC 3-5-7-6(d). The voter
registration officer of the appropriate county shall change the name on
the candidate's voter registration record to be the same as the name on
the candidate's certificate of nomination.
(f) The certificate of nomination must be signed by the state
chairman and state secretary of the political party holding the
convention, and set forth the name and residence of the chairman and
secretary. The chairman and secretary shall acknowledge the certificate
before an individual authorized to administer oaths under IC 33-42-9.
The signed acknowledgment must be included in the certificate of
nomination executed under this section.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-10-3 part.]