3-13-1-16.5. Validity of Certificate of Candidate Selection; Reference and Determination
Sec. 16.5. (a) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed with the election division shall be determined by the commission. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the […]
3-13-1-17. Vacancy Existing Because of Tie Vote in Primary Election; Selection of Candidate
Sec. 17. A candidate vacancy exists when a tie vote occurs for an office in a primary election. The candidate vacancy shall be filled under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(l).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.421.
3-13-1-5. Legislative Office
Sec. 5. A candidate vacancy for a legislative office shall be filled by a caucus comprised by the precinct committeemen of the political party whose precincts are within the senate or house district. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(b)(2) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.26-2000, SEC.21.
3-13-1-18. Town Offices; Certificate of Candidate Selection by Certain Minor Parties
Sec. 18. (a) If a candidate vacancy occurs in a town subject to IC 3-8-5 for any office on the ticket of a political party whose candidates were selected by petition of nomination, the vacancy may be filled only as prescribed by this section. (b) To fill the vacancy, the town chairman of the party […]
3-13-1-6. “County Committee”; Local Office; Office of Circuit Court Judge or Prosecuting Attorney
Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, “county committee” refers to the precinct committeemen and vice committeemen of a major political party representing a precinct within the county. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a candidate vacancy for a local office shall be filled by either of the following: (1) A caucus comprised […]
3-13-1-19. Eligibility of Persons Defeated in Primary Election or Town or State Convention
Sec. 19. A person who was defeated in a primary election or in a town or state convention is eligible to be appointed by the political party that the person affiliated with by voting in the most recent primary election held by that party. The person selected may fill any vacancy on the party’s ticket […]
3-13-1-7. Time for Taking Action to Fill Candidate Vacancy
Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), action to fill a candidate vacancy must be taken: (1) not later than noon July 3 after the primary election if the vacancy exists on a general or municipal election ballot; and (2) within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the vacancy, if the vacancy […]
3-13-1-20. Vacancy Existing Following Convention of Certain Minor Parties
Sec. 20. (a) This section applies to a political party subject to IC 3-8-4-10, IC 3-10-2-15, or IC 3-10-6-12. (b) A candidate vacancy that exists following the convention of the party shall be filled by the state committee of the political party not later than the date and time specified by section 7(a)(1) of this […]
3-13-1-8. Meeting to Be Called and Chaired by State or County Chairman or Designated Party
Sec. 8. A meeting under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter shall be called and chaired by: (1) the state chairman, or a person designated by the state chairman, for a caucus or committee acting under section 3, 4, 5, or 6(c) of this chapter; or (2) the county chairman of the […]
3-13-1-20.5. Question Concerning Validity of Candidate Selection by Certain Political Parties; Determination by Commission or County Election Board; Time to Act Upon Question
Sec. 20.5. (a) This section applies to a candidate nominated by a political party subject to IC 3-8-4-10, IC 3-10-2-15, or IC 3-10-6-12. (b) This section does not apply to a candidate nominated under IC 3-8-5-14 and subject to IC 3-8-5-14.7. (c) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed under […]