3-5-2-1. Application of Definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this title. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-1-1; 3-1-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.
3-5-2-1.5. “Absent Uniformed Services Voter”
Sec. 1.5. “Absent uniformed services voter” refers to any of the following: (1) A member of a uniformed service on active duty who, by reason of active duty, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote. (2) A member of the merchant marine who, by reason of service […]
3-5-2-1.7. “Active Voter”
Sec. 1.7. “Active voter” means the following: (1) For purposes of IC 3-11-1.5, refers to a voter who satisfies either of the following: (A) The voter has registered or voted in any election during the preceding four (4) years at the address indicated on the voter’s registration record. (B) The voter has not voted in […]
3-5-2-1.8. “Anomaly”
Sec. 1.8. “Anomaly” means an action or response by a voting system or electronic poll book that: (1) does not conform with the specifications or perform as certified and is critical to the administration of elections; (2) causes a delay or disruption to voting or vote tabulation; or (3) occurs due to a root cause […]
3-5-2-10. “Chute”
Sec. 10. “Chute” means the area or pathway that extends fifty (50) feet in length, measured from the entrance to the polls. If the property line of the polling place is less than fifty (50) feet from the door or entrance to the polling place, the chute is measured from the exterior door or entrance […]
3-5-2-11. “City”
Sec. 11. “City” means a first class city, second class city, or third class city as classified under IC 36-4-1-1. The term does not include towns. [1986 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.
3-5-2-11.5. “Commission”
Sec. 11.5. “Commission” refers to the Indiana election commission established by IC 3-6-4.1-1. As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.3.
3-5-2-12. “Consolidated City”
Sec. 12. “Consolidated city” refers to a first class city that has become a consolidated city under IC 36-3-1. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 36-3-1-2.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.
3-5-2-13. “Contestee”
Sec. 13. “Contestee” means a candidate whose nomination or election is being contested by a contestor. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.
3-5-2-14. “Contestor”
Sec. 14. “Contestor” means a person who initiates a proceeding to contest the result of an election. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.
3-5-2-15. “Contribution”
Sec. 15. (a) “Contribution” means a donation (whether characterized as an advance, a deposit, a gift, a loan, a subscription, or a contract or promise to make a donation) of property (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-253) that satisfies both of the following: (1) The donation is made for the purpose of influencing any of the […]
3-5-2-15.9. “County Election Board”
Sec. 15.9. “County election board” refers to a board established by IC 3-6-5-1. As added by P.L.170-2019, SEC.2.
3-5-2-16. “Convention”
Sec. 16. “Convention” means an organized body of delegates assembled for the purpose of selecting their political party’s nominees for elected offices. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.
3-5-2-16.2. “County Voter Registration Office”
Sec. 16.2. “County voter registration office” means the following: (1) A board of registration established under IC 3-7-12. (2) A board of elections and registration. (3) The office of the circuit court clerk, in a county in which a board has not been established under subdivision (1) or (2). As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.7. Amended […]
3-5-2-16.3. “De Minimus Change”
Sec. 16.3. “De minimis change”, with respect to a certified voting system’s or a certified electronic poll book’s hardware, software, technical documentation, or data, refers to a change which will not materially alter the system’s reliability, functionality, capability, or operation. A change is not a de minimis change if the change has reasonable and identifiable […]
3-5-2-16.4. “Domicile”
Sec. 16.4. “Domicile” means residence, as determined under IC 3-5-5. As added by P.L.258-2013, SEC.1.
3-5-2-16.5. “Elderly”
Sec. 16.5. “Elderly” means a voter who is at least sixty-five (65) years of age. As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.2.
3-5-2-17. “Elected Office”
Sec. 17. “Elected office” means a federal office, state office, legislative office, school board office, or local office. Political party offices (such as precinct committeeman and state convention delegate) are not considered to be elected offices. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: Part new; 3-1-4-10(b) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.
3-5-2-18. “Election Day”
Sec. 18. “Election day” refers to the calendar day on which an election is held. [1986 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1.
3-5-2-19. “Election District”
Sec. 19. “Election district” means the area comprised by precincts where voters who are qualified to vote for a candidate or on a public question reside and whose votes a candidate or committee proposes to influence. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-1-8.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.1.