§ 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.

(a) This subsection does not apply to a ballot card voting system or an electronic
voting system. Except as provided in subsection (d), a voting mark made by a voter on or in
a voting square at the left of a candidate's name or political party's name shall be counted as
a vote for the candidate or candidates of the political party.
(b) This subsection applies to a ballot card voting system. A voting mark made by a voter:
(1) on or in a circle, oval, or square; or
(2) to connect a connectable arrow;
immediately below or beside a candidate's name or political party's name shall be counted
as a vote for the candidate or candidates of the political party, except as provided in
subsection (d).