Sec. 5. (a) Special elections are governed by other provisions of this title as far as applicable.
(b) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, IC 3-12-8-17, or IC 3-12-11-18, candidates in special elections shall be nominated in the same manner as candidates are nominated:
(1) to fill vacancies on the ballot under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2; or
(2) under IC 3-8-6, if a candidate does not intend to affiliate with a regular political party or represents a political party not qualified to nominate candidates at a primary election or by convention.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-7-32; 3-1-19-5.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.10-1989, SEC.3; P.L.3-1997, SEC.238.
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