Sec. 3. (a) The governor, court, or state recount commission shall order a special election under this chapter by issuing a writ of election directed to the circuit court clerk of each county located wholly or partially within the election district.
(b) The writ must specify:
(1) the election district in which the election is to be held;
(2) the cause and object of the election;
(3) the name of the person whose office is vacant; and
(4) the day on which the election will be held.
(c) A special election to be held in an election district situated in two (2) or more counties shall be held on the same day in each county.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-19-3.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1989, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 10. Provisions Governing Certain Types of Elections
3-10-8-1. When Special Election Must Be Held
3-10-8-4. Notice of Special Election; Information to Be Published; Filing
3-10-8-4.5. Offices and Agencies to Be Notified of Special Election
3-10-8-5. Law Governing Nomination of Candidates
3-10-8-6. Holding of Elections at Time Other Than That of General Election
3-10-8-7. Vacancy in United States Senate; Nominating Candidates
3-10-8-8. Special Elections Ordered by Court or Recount Commission
3-10-8-9. Registration Period; Poll Lists; Candidate Limitations