§ Ind. Code § 3-10-6-3Other times for holding town primary elections

(a) Notwithstanding section 2 of this chapter, in a town that adopted an ordinance
under IC 18-3-1-16(b) (before its repeal on September 1, 1981), P.L.13-1982, SECTION 3
(before its expiration on January 1, 1988), or section 2.5 of this chapter each political party
shall, at the primary election in:
(1) May 2026, 2030, 2034, 2038, 2042, and every four (4) years thereafter; and
(2) May 2023, 2027, 2031, 2035, 2039, 2043, and every four (4) years thereafter;
nominate candidates for the election to be held under section 6(a) of this chapter, unless a
primary election is not required under section 4 of this chapter. The primary election shall
be conducted under this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding section 2 of this chapter, in a town that adopted an ordinance under
section 2.6 of this chapter each political party shall, at the primary election in:
(1) May 2024, 2028, 2032, 2036, 2040, 2044, and every four (4) years thereafter; and
(2) May 2026, 2030, 2034, 2038, 2042, and every four (4) years thereafter;
nominate candidates for the election to be held under section 6(b) of this chapter, unless a