US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

Home » US Law » 2022 Indiana Code » Title 3. Elections » Article 8. Candidates » Chapter 1. Qualifications for Candidates

3-8-1-1. Candidates Must Be Registered Voters

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for any of the following offices: (1) Judge of a city court. (2) Judge of a town court. (b) A person is not qualified to run for: (1) a state office; (2) a legislative office; (3) a local office; or (4) a school board […]

3-8-1-1.5. Judge in Certain Cities; Town Court Judges

Sec. 1.5. (a) This section applies to a candidate for any of the following offices: (1) Judge of a city court in a city located in a county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000). (2) Judge of a town court. (b) A person […]

3-8-1-1.7. “Before the Election”

Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, “before the election” refers to a general, municipal, or special election. As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.53.

3-8-1-10. Attorney General

Sec. 10. A candidate for the office of attorney general must: (1) have resided in Indiana for at least two (2) years before the election; and (2) have been admitted to the practice of law in Indiana for at least five (5) years upon taking office. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 4-6-1-3 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, […]

3-8-1-11. Justice of Supreme Court; Judge of Court of Appeals

Sec. 11. A nominee for appointment as a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of appeals must: (1) be a United States citizen; (2) reside in the appropriate court of appeals district, if applicable; and (3) have been admitted to the practice of law in Indiana for at least ten (10) […]

3-8-1-12. Tax Court Judge

Sec. 12. A nominee for appointment as the judge of the tax court must: (1) have resided in Indiana for at least two (2) years before the election; and (2) have been admitted to the practice of law in Indiana for at least five (5) years upon nomination. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 33-3-5-4.] As added by […]

3-8-1-13. Senator in General Assembly

Sec. 13. A candidate for the office of senator in the general assembly must: (1) be a United States citizen at the time of election; (2) have resided in the state for at least two (2) years and in the senate district for at least one (1) year before the election; and (3) be at […]

3-8-1-14. Representative in General Assembly

Sec. 14. A candidate for the office of representative in the general assembly must: (1) be a United States citizen at the time of election; (2) have resided in the state for at least two (2) years and in the house district for at least one (1) year before the election; and (3) be at […]

3-8-1-15. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 4, § 30.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.

3-8-1-16. Circuit Court Judge

Sec. 16. A candidate for the office of judge of a circuit court must: (1) reside in the circuit; and (2) be admitted to the practice of law in the state; upon taking office, as provided in Article 7, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. […]

3-8-1-17. Superior or Probate Court Judge

Sec. 17. A candidate for the office of judge of a superior or probate court must: (1) be admitted to the practice of law in Indiana upon filing a declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination, or upon the filing of a certificate of candidate selection under IC 3-13-1-15 or IC 3-13-2-8; and (2) comply […]

3-8-1-18. Repealed

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 33-10.5-4-1.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.90. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.

3-8-1-19. Prosecuting Attorney

Sec. 19. A candidate for the office of prosecuting attorney must be admitted to the practice of law in the state before the election, as provided in Article 7, Section 16 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 7, § 16 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4.

3-8-1-19.5. Circuit Court Clerk

Sec. 19.5. A candidate for the office of circuit court clerk must comply with Article 6, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. As added by P.L.10-1988, SEC.31.

3-8-1-20. County Officers

Sec. 20. A candidate for the office of county auditor, recorder, treasurer, sheriff, coroner, or surveyor must have resided in the county for at least one (1) year before the election, as provided in Article 6, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: Ind. Const. Art. 6, § 4.] […]