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3-8-8-3. Who May Challenge; Filing Requirements

Sec. 3. (a) An individual who challenges the qualification of a candidate for election to an office must be a registered voter of the election district the candidate seeks to represent. (b) A challenge under this chapter must be filed with the election division not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date of […]

3-8-8-4. Commission Hearing

Sec. 4. The commission shall do the following not later than three (3) business days after the challenger’s sworn statement is filed under section 3 of this chapter: (1) Meet to hear the challenge. (2) Conclude the hearing. As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.

3-8-8-5. Commission Determination; Effect of Commission Failure to Make Determination

Sec. 5. (a) Not later than one (1) business day after concluding the hearing, the commission shall announce its determination on the matter. (b) If the commission does not announce a determination on the matter as provided in subsection (a), the commission is considered to have: (1) dismissed the challenge; and (2) taken final action […]

3-8-8-6. Appeal of Commission Determination

Sec. 6. The candidate or the challenger may appeal any final action: (1) that the commission has taken; or (2) that the commission is considered to have taken under section 5 of this chapter; to the court of appeals for errors of law under the same terms, conditions, and standards that govern appeals in ordinary […]

3-8-9-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to candidates for local or school board offices. As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.32.

3-8-9-2. “Filer”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “filer” refers to an individual who files a statement of economic interests under this chapter. As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.

3-8-9-3. “Statement”

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “statement” refers to the statement of economic interests required to be filed under this chapter. As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.