§ Ind. Code § 3-12-1-1.7Write-in votes

(a) The following provisions govern the counting of write-in votes:
(1) Except as provided in subsection (b), only votes cast for declared write-in
candidates shall be counted and certified.
(2) The name of a candidate, written on the space reserved for write-in voting, is not
considered a distinguishing mark that would invalidate a ballot under section 3 of this
chapter. However, the name or office of a candidate written in a place on the ballot
other than the place reserved for write-in voting may not be counted for that office.
(3) A write-in vote for an office is void if the voter attempts to cast the vote by a means
other than printing the name of the candidate in ink or lead pencil. The use of stickers,
labels, rubber stamps, or other similar device is not permitted.
(4) An abbreviation, a misspelling, or other minor variation in the form of the name of
a candidate or an office shall be disregarded in determining the validity of the ballot if
the intention of the voter can be ascertained.
(5) Write-in votes for each write-in candidate shall be counted separately using the tally
sheets provided by the county election board.
(6) This subdivision applies to a voter who casts a ballot for:
(A) an individual who is a candidate for President of the United States;
(B) an individual who is a candidate for Vice President of the United States; or
(C) both individuals who are candidates for President of the United States and Vice
President of the United States.
A ballot cast as described in this subdivision is considered to be cast for the presidential
electors and alternate presidential electors pledged to support the ticket of candidates