§ Ind. Code § 3-12-5-18Filling vacancy created by reelected local office holder who dies or is disqualified before new term of office begins

(a) This section applies if the individual:
(1) holds a local office;
(2) is elected to another term in that office; and
(3) dies or is otherwise disqualified to serve in the office before the date that the
individual's next term is scheduled by law to begin.
(b) Upon notice of the death or disqualification being given to the person or entity
provided to receive notice of the death of an officeholder under IC 5-8-6, the vacancy shall
be filled in accordance with IC 3-13.