3-14-3-16. Electioneering
Sec. 16. (a) As used in this section, “electioneering” means making a verbal statement, displaying a written statement indicating support or opposition to a candidate, political party, or public question appearing on the ballot, or wearing or displaying an article of clothing, sign, button, or placard that states: (1) the name of any political party […]
3-14-3-17. Inducement of Votes by Board Member or Precinct Election Officer
Sec. 17. A member of a precinct election board, a precinct election officer, or a member of an absentee voter board who knowingly induces or persuades a voter to vote for a candidate or for or against a public question while acting as a board member or precinct election officer commits a Level 6 felony. […]
3-14-3-18. Actions to Unlawfully Influence Voter or Candidate
Sec. 18. (a) As used in this section, “candidate” includes an individual whom the person knows is considering becoming a candidate. (b) A person who, for the purpose of influencing a voter or candidate, does any of the following commits a Level 6 felony: (1) Seeks to enforce the payment of a debt by force […]
3-14-3-19. Inducing Votes by Gift or Offer to Compensate
Sec. 19. A person who, for the purpose of inducing or procuring another person to: (1) apply for or cast an absentee ballot; or (2) vote or refrain from voting for or against a candidate or for or against a public question at: (A) an election; (B) a caucus; (C) an appointment of a candidate […]
3-14-3-20. Acceptance or Solicitation of Compensation to Induce or Procure Votes
Sec. 20. A person who, for the purpose of inducing or procuring a voter to: (1) apply for or cast an absentee ballot; or (2) vote or refrain from voting for or against a candidate or for or against a public question at an election or political convention; receives, accepts, requests, or solicits from any […]
3-14-3-20.5. Conspiracy to Secure Fraudulent Registration or Absentee Ballot Application
Sec. 20.5. (a) This section does not apply to activity subject to 18 U.S.C. 1341. (b) An individual who knowingly: (1) conspires to obtain property the individual would be entitled to receive as compensation for serving as an elected official by securing false or fraudulent absentee ballot applications or voter registration applications; and (2) for […]
3-14-3-21. Influencing Political Opinions or Actions of Employees in the Workplace
Sec. 21. A person who: (1) pays employees the salary or wages due in pay envelopes upon which there is printed or in which there is enclosed a political motto, device, or argument containing threats intended or calculated to influence the political opinions or actions of the employees; or (2) exhibits in the workplace of […]
3-14-3-21.5. Voter Intimidation
Sec. 21.5. A person who knowingly or intentionally intimidates, threatens, or coerces an individual for: (1) voting or attempting to vote; (2) urging or aiding another individual to vote or attempt to vote; or (3) exercising any power or duty under this title concerning registration or voting; commits voter intimidation, a Level 6 felony. As […]
3-14-3-22. Repealed
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.485. Repealed by P.L.11-1992, SEC.5.
3-14-2-26. Tampering With Ballot Container, Voting System Component, or Contents
Sec. 26. A person who: (1) during the progress of an election or within the time for preparation required under this title, knowingly breaks open or violates the seal or lock of a ballot box, envelope, container, bag, or voting system component in which ballots have been deposited; (2) knowingly obtains a ballot box, envelope, […]