3-5-7-1. Applicability of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A candidate for precinct committeeman. (2) A candidate for delegate to a political party convention. As added by P.L.202-1999, SEC.1.
3-5-7-2. “Designation” Defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “designation” refers to a name, a nickname, an initial, an abbreviation, or a number used to identify an individual. As added by P.L.202-1999, SEC.1.
3-5-7-3. “Name” Defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “name” refers to any of the following: (1) An individual’s given name. (2) An individual’s surname. (3) An individual’s middle name. As added by P.L.202-1999, SEC.1.
3-5-7-4. Candidate’s Legal Name
Sec. 4. (a) For purposes of placement of a candidate’s name on the ballot, a candidate’s legal name is determined under this section. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a candidate’s legal name is considered to be the name shown on the candidate’s birth certificate. (c) If a candidate: (1) uses a name after […]
3-5-7-5. Designations Used on Ballot
Sec. 5. (a) A candidate may use on the ballot any combination of designations permitted by this section. (b) A candidate may not use on the ballot a designation other than a designation permitted by this section. (c) Subject to subsections (d) and (e), a candidate may use designations on the ballot as follows: (1) […]
3-5-7-5.5. Use of Universally Recognized Pronunciation Symbols in Candidate Names; Exceptions
Sec. 5.5. (a) This section does not apply to any of the following: (1) A voter verifiable paper audit trail. (2) The return printed by the automatic tabulating machine under IC 3-12-3-2. (3) The paper vote total printouts from the electronic voting system under IC 3-12-3.5-2. (4) The name of a candidate printed on a […]
3-5-7-6. Candidacy Documents
Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to any of the following: (1) A candidate in a presidential primary election under IC 3-8-3. (2) A candidate for President of the United States. (3) A candidate for Vice President of the United States. (b) As used in this section, “candidacy document” refers to any of […]
3-5-7-7. Complaints Filed Against Candidates
Sec. 7. (a) A registered voter of the election district a candidate seeks to represent may file a sworn statement with the election division or a county election board under IC 3-8-1-2 if a candidate uses on the ballot a designation not permitted by section 5 of this chapter. (b) A complaint filed under this […]