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Ind. Code Title 3, art. 12

Indiana Code Title 3 (Elections) — Article 12 (Contests and Recounts)

252 sections · status activeenacted 1986-01-01

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All 252 sections
§TitleLengthStatus
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-2Ballot void if not properly endorsed; not applicable to absentee ballots240active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-3Ballot void if it bears distinguishing mark or mutilation241active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-4Ballot void for extrinsic act; erasures488active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-5Counting voting marks Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.697active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-6Voting mark on or in voting square; public questions152active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-7Straight party ticket voting; counting multiple votes Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.3,425active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-8Voting mark on political party device circle; individual votes required for certain candidates Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.211active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-9Counting voting marks; voting marks not counted; certification of voting systems that can detect voting marks753active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-10Void ballot284active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-11Primary election; application of chapter153active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-1.2Chapter establishes standards to define vote561active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-12Application to votes cast by any method; counting vote made invalid by mistake or inadvertence of election officer664active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-13Absentee ballots; necessary endorsements405active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-14Counting of vote cast for candidate who ceases to be candidate326active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-1.5"Election officer" defined176active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-15Counting straight party vote for successor candidate; exceptions Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2027.454active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-16Vote cast for former candidate383active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-1.7Write-in votes1,662active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-17Absentee ballot received from overseas voter by mail; arrival time; when to count677active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-18Federal write-in absentee ballot cast in primary election by absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter; voter actions that void ballot1,138active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-19Federal write-in absentee ballot cast in general, municipal, or special election by absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter; counting votes927active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-7.1Straight party vote for school board candidate124active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-7.5Counting write-in votes850active
Ind. Code § 3-12-1-9.5Remake of damaged or defective ballot card; conditions198active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-1Chapter establishes standards to define vote; ballot counting procedures843active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-2Viewing of counting of votes by inspector and judge of opposite political party203active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-3Protest of ballot by member of precinct election board139active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-4Protest of ballot; duties of poll clerks250active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-5Vote count procedure where more than one precinct located in same room310active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-6Certificate and memorandum of votes cast484active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-7Delivery of certificates, list of voters, and tally papers upon vote tabulation247active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-8Inspector's duty after ballots have been counted585active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-9Delivery of envelope or bag containing ballots to circuit court clerk; notification of number of ballots in bag and condition of seals of ballot packages350active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-11Envelope or bag to be placed in receptacle having two locks; disposition of keys374active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-12Preservation of receptacle containing envelope or bag; contest of election; disposition of envelope or bag; use of ballots for election research1,029active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-16Canvass to continue to completion330active
Ind. Code § 3-12-2-7.5Counting certain federal write-in absentee ballots1,034active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-1Counting of ballot cards725active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-2Counted ballot cards; processing1,621active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-3Proceedings at central counting location; direction and observation; open to public406active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-4Opening of ballot cards container and removal of contents263active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-6Duplicate ballot card to be clearly labeled and bear serial number156active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-7Duplicate ballot card to be counted85active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-8Votes to be counted manually if automatic tabulating machines test not conducted265active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-9Manual counting of ballot cards; compliance with tabulating standards117active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-10Procedures after vote totals have been taken and certified; ballot cards and automatic tabulating machines; disposition; inspector's oath2,162active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-1.1Chapter establishes standards to define vote185active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-11Official return of precinct; publication1,411active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-1.2Closing of all polls located in one room before vote count442active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-12Casting of votes by absentee voters; counting449active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-13Recount; procedure289active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-1.5Protest; marking and signing of protested ballots1,238active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-2.2Securing and returning electronic poll books, voting systems to county election board159active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-2.5Central counting location1,732active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-12.5Vote count to continue to completion558active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3-12.7Required use of a universal serial bus (USB) drive containing anti-malware protection features or other approved data storage transfer methods to upload unofficial precinct election results407active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-1Members of county election board to canvass votes in county85active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-3Compensation of members of county election board142active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-4Employment of clerical assistants and write-in teams; nonpartisan student assistants1,350active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-5Compensation of clerical assistants148active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-6Canvass of certificates, poll lists, and tally papers returned by inspectors; providing room in courthouse676active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-7Counties over 300,000; providing of assembly room340active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-8Examination and comparison of certificates, poll lists, and tally sheets; aggregating and tabulating vote for county and political subdivision249active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-9Declaration of candidate with highest vote count; tabulation of votes for public question; certification of results530active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-10Statement prepared by circuit court clerk; contents; copy for candidate566active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-11Statement prepared by circuit court clerk; signature of county election board134active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-12Statement prepared by circuit court clerk; copies to county chairman of each political party upon request220active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-13Delivery of canvass sheets, certificates, poll lists, and tally papers to circuit court clerk345active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-14Tie votes304active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-15Conditions prohibiting rejection of certificates, poll lists, or tally papers; return from precinct election board479active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-18Electronic voting systems; inspection of registering counter or other recording device; filing notice of order with secretary of state; time588active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-19Electronic voting systems; place of inspection; presence of accredited representative of each major political party261active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-20Electronic voting systems; comparison of number of votes registered on counter with returns made by precinct election board319active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-21Electronic voting systems; discrepancy between number of votes registered and returns made by precinct election board; correction482active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-22Contested election or nomination; recount; corrected returns as prima facie evidence of vote404active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-23Tally papers486active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-5.5Chapter establishes standards to define vote260active
Ind. Code § 3-12-4-6.5Required use of a universal serial bus (USB) drive containing anti-malware protection features or other approved data storage transfer methods to upload unofficial election results419active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-2Office not commissioned by governor; delivery of certificate of candidate's election on demand1,498active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-3Unopposed candidate for local office; certification of candidate as if elected223active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-5Governor and lieutenant governor; certified statements; transmission of statements1,520active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-6Certified statement of number of votes for each candidate582active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-8Amendments to certified statements; preparation of commission and transmittal to certified candidates1,141active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-9Candidates for United States Senator and United States Representative; tabulation of votes cast for each candidate; certificates of election1,357active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-10Candidate for United States Senator and United States Representative; transmission of certificate of election; seal and attestation219active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-11Preparation of certified statement of number of votes received by candidate for legislative office in county; transmittal to election division463active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-12Election division to total statements from district and prepare and transmit certificate of election; tie votes696active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-13Estimating, aggregating, and tabulating total number of votes evidenced by face of certified statement256active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-14Correction of error in certification of vote183active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-1.5Sending certified statements electronically; exceptions473active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-15Failure or refusal to correct error; civil action to enforce duty to make correction625active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-16Certificate of election; issuance157active
Ind. Code § 3-12-5-18Filling vacancy created by reelected local office holder who dies or is disqualified before new term of office begins475active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-2Petition for recount; filing449active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-3Petition for recount; content546active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-4Cross-petition for recount; filing428active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-5Failure to file cross-petition or answer to petition for recount224active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-6Cross-petition for recount; contents828active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-7Amendment of petition or cross-petition534active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-8Petition for recount; joinder; consolidation; exception; transfer1,411active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-9Notice of filing of petition for recount and pendency of petition of each candidate named in petition; service of notice; return of service652active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-11Cross-petitioner's cash deposit or bond; cost of recount309active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-1.2Chapter establishes standards to define vote275active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-12Cost of recount when cash deposit not made140active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-14Order of recount and appointment of recount commission; conditions362active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-1.5Chapter applicable to elections for political party offices310active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-15Consolidated recount of votes279active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-16Recount commission; membership1,056active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-17Recount commission; compensation267active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-18Certified copy of order to candidates; cost of mailing306active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-19Impoundment of election materials by court; recount commission orders; copying election materials1,080active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-20Court making impounded materials available to recount commission193active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-21Recount; place; expeditious completion; watchers; representatives; news media; powers and duties of state recount commission2,379active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-22Recount; completion; certificate1,062active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-23Recount certificate; effect; prima facie evidence of votes cast424active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-2.5Petition for recount; filing fee; cause number223active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-27Votes cast in more than one county; difference between recount certificate and county election board tabulation; correction of certificate459active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-28Transmittal of certificate showing votes cast460active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-29Tabulation of vote in accordance with certificate418active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-30Single county nominations or elections; differences between votes shown by recount certificate and votes tabulated by county board; certificate of corrected vote total636active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-31Single county nominations or elections; transmittal of certificate showing corrected vote total513active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-33Vacation of office by person in possession393active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-9.5Disqualification of judge where recount involves court assuming jurisdiction528active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-10.5Petitioner's cash deposit; deposit in county general fund141active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-17.5Recount commission and other recount costs; payment from county general fund610active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-19.5Impounded materials; use of copies instead of originals72active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-21.7Duties of recount commission689active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-21.9Recount; date of completion; extension of deadline545active
Ind. Code § 3-12-6-22.5Court issuance of order on commission certificate; finality of recount decision; appeal772active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-1Persons entitled to contest1,322active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-5Contest of election or nomination; filing of verified petition; elections in different municipalities768active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-6Contest of election; content of verified petition2,040active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-9Service of summons251active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-10Appearance and answer by contestee; time; defense, answer, or special answer356active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-11Party to proceeding; stating right or claim by answer or counterclaim278active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-16Hearing; date138active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-17Hearing and determination of contest; judgment declaring candidate elected or nominated; ineligible contestee only candidate; candidate or office vacancy; order for special election1,873active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-18Hearing; circuit court clerk to certify determination410active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-19Hearing; judgment and determination of court final118active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-20Disqualification of judge; certification; appointment of special judge440active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-21Vacation of office by person in possession379active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-22Election contest; costs included286active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-2.5Chapter establishes standards to define vote; exception417active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-5.5Verified petition; filing fee; cause number93active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-6.5Amendment of verified petition462active
Ind. Code § 3-12-8-17.5Special election; corrected canvass of votes; certificate of election72active
Ind. Code § 3-12-9-1Special election for tie vote; primary election365active
Ind. Code § 3-12-9-2Offices of governor and lieutenant governor; majority of state senate and house of representatives meeting in joint session to elect341active
Ind. Code § 3-12-9-3Local, circuit, or school board office; written notice of tie vote to fiscal body435active
Ind. Code § 3-12-9-4Local, circuit, or school board office; filling office738active
Ind. Code § 3-12-9-5State, local, or school board offices; official to remain in office until successor is elected and qualified313active
Ind. Code § 3-12-9-6Filing of recount petition or contesting of nomination or election266active
Ind. Code § 3-12-9-7Tie vote on public question68active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-1Establishment of commission44active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-3Per diem; expenses477active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-4Recount and contest proceedings766active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-6Election records or equipment; impoundment, possession, transportation, or protection346active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-7Delegation of powers465active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-8State board of accounts; conduct of recount or other contest proceedings195active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-9State police department; duties205active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-10Secretary of state; assignment of staff and facilities165active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-11Reimbursement of agencies or offices for expenses279active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-12Expenses of recount; expenses reimbursed; claims for expenses1,927active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-13Reimbursement by candidate filing petition; petitioner's liability for expenses of another party794active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-14Reimbursement by candidate filing cross-petition or opposing party in a contest action440active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-15Determination of expenses122active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-16Application of IC 4-21.557active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-17Stay of court action pending final determination by recount commission246active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-18Judicial review262active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-2.1Members1,267active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-2.2State recount fund; purpose; administration; expenses; reversion to general fund638active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-2.5Recount director173active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-5.5Impoundment; use of copies of election material269active
Ind. Code § 3-12-10-12.5Electronic mail filings; not applicable to recount petition, contest petition, or cross-petition299active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-2Filing of verified petition719active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-3Content of petition1,130active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-4Cross-petition for recount240active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-5Failure to file cross-petition or answer to a petition; admission of truth; presumption235active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-6Contents of cross-petition407active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-7Amendment of petition or cross-petition837active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-8Multiple candidates joining in petition for recount or contest152active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-9Notice of filing of petition for recount; service and return754active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-10Cash deposit for payment of costs by petitioner; appointment of commission member proxy626active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-11Cash deposit by cross-petitioner820active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-12Conditions for accepting petitions and cross-petitions and ordering recounts; dismissal of petitions; notice1,518active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-13Consolidated recount336active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-14Precincts eligible for recount387active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-1.5Chapter establishes standards to define vote in recount275active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-16Impoundment of election materials647active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-17Convening of state recount commission; hearing on petition and recount170active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-18Certification of recount results; final determination of candidate eligibility; special election order345active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-19Recount certificate; certified copy as prima facie evidence of votes cast529active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-20Recount for offices of governor and lieutenant governor; certified statements613active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-21Recount for legislative office; deadline; certification of results1,047active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-22Effect of certified statement on candidate's eligibility for office213active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-23Recount for federal office or certain state offices; correction of tabulation781active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-24Certificate of nomination or election or commission for office331active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-25Determination of candidate ineligibility; certification of runner-up; governor appointment; effect on votes cast79active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-17.5Petition for manual recount of ballot cards; withdrawal of petition751active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-17.7Duties of recount commission750active
Ind. Code § 3-12-11-19.5Recount or contest proceeding for presidential electors; conclusion241active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-1Voters entitled to recount487active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-3Petition contents573active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-4Signatures by voters; percentage228active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-5Cash deposit or bond to accompany petition1,869active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-6Payment of costs upon failure to provide cash deposit379active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-7Multiple petitions in single county242active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-8Petitions in multiple counties; jurisdiction323active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-9Order of recount199active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-10Consolidated petitions and orders242active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-11Recount commission; membership404active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-12Compensation of commission members267active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-13Sending copy of recount order285active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-14Impoundment and protection of voting equipment and materials1,044active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-1.5Chapter establishes standards to define vote in recount275active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-15Copies of impounded materials225active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-16Access to impounded materials82active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-1.7"Petitioner"150active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-17Recount by commission; watchers375active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-18Manual recount request; withdrawal717active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-19Certificate of recount totals515active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-20Effect of recount certificate388active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-21Finality of commission determination; appeal202active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-22Multiple county elections; differences in vote totals; certificate of corrected totals120active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-23Statewide public questions; recounts; certificate of corrected vote totals; certificate of approval or rejection927active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-25Single county elections; differences in vote totals; certificate of corrected totals574active
Ind. Code § 3-12-12-26Local public questions; recounts; transmittal of certificate of corrected totals; certificate of approval or rejection489active
Ind. Code § 3-12-13-1"County election board"190active
Ind. Code § 3-12-13-2"Incorrect outcome"160active
Ind. Code § 3-12-13-3"Post-election audit"247active
Ind. Code § 3-12-13-4Designation of counties as post-election audit counties628active
Ind. Code § 3-12-13-5Elections subject to post-election audits261active
Ind. Code § 3-12-13-6Waiver of requirements317active
Ind. Code § 3-12-13-7Post-election audit; deadlines for completion; secretary of state administrative orders1,119active
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-1"County election board"190active
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-2"Procedure audit"194active
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-3When procedure audit may be conducted; scope of audit726active
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-4Secretary of state administrative orders; factors evaluated by procedure audit; statistical procedures679active
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-5Training program for county election officials148active
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-6Secretary of state to supervise procedure audits95active
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-7Providing results of procedure audit202active
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-8Issuing orders; completion deadline650active
Ind. Code § 3-12-14-9Procedure audit of 2024 general election230active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-1Application of chapter; vote centers treated as precincts254active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-2Announcement that printout of vote available for examination475active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-3Certificates of vote result; use of verifiable paper audit trail325active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-4Delivery of certificates581active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-5News media certificate857active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-8"Audit threshold number"; "judge"; determination of disparity between number of votes and number of voters; public meeting of county election board; audit and notice of audit; secretary of state report Note: This version of section effectiv2,459active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-1.1Chapter establishes standards to define vote183active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-1.5Closing of all polls located in one room before vote count261active
Ind. Code § 3-12-3.5-4.5Securing and returning electronic poll books, voting systems to county election board1,334active
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