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Home » US Law » 2022 Indiana Code » Title 3. Elections » Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections » Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots » 3-12-1-15. Counting Straight Party Vote for Successor Candidate; Exceptions

Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for an at-large office of a county council, city common council, town council, or township board, if those offices appear on a ballot.

(b) This section applies to a vote cast for one (1) straight party ticket that includes a candidate for election to office who:

(1) ceases to be a candidate; and

(2) is succeeded by a candidate selected under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2.

(c) A vote cast in the election for the original nominee is considered a vote cast for the successor.

As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.57.