§ Ind. Code § 3-12-11-3Content of petition

(a) Each petition for a recount filed under section 2 of this chapter must state the
following:
(1) The office for which the petitioner desires a recount.
(2) The precincts in which the petitioner desires a recount.
(3) That the individual is entitled to a recount under this chapter and that the
nomination or election to office at issue was voted upon in the precincts specified.
(4) The name of the candidates as set forth on the ballot for the election and address of
the candidates as set forth in the records of the election division.
(5) That the petitioner in good faith believes that the votes cast for nomination or
election to the office at the election in the precincts were not correctly counted and
returned.
(6) That the petitioner desires a recount of all of the votes cast for nomination or
election to the office in the precincts specified.
(b) Each petition for a contest filed under section 2 of this chapter must state the
following:
(1) The nomination or election to office that the petitioner contests.
(2) That the individual is entitled to contest an election or a nomination to office under
this chapter.