Sec. 16. (a) This section applies when:
(1) a ballot is reprinted under IC 3-11-3-29.5(d) to omit the name of an individual who is no longer a candidate; and
(2) the candidate vacancy is filled following the reprinting of the ballots.
(b) A vote cast on the ballot where the statement “NO CANDIDATE” or “CANDIDATE DECEASED” appears is considered a vote cast for the successor candidate.
As added by P.L.38-1999, SEC.57. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.64.