Sec. 9. (a) The device of each political party or independent ticket described in section 6 of this chapter shall be:
(1) enclosed in a circle not less than three-fourths (3/4) of an inch in diameter; and
(2) placed under the name of the party or independent ticket, as required by section 10 of this chapter.
(b) A device of a political party or independent ticket must not be printed on a ballot if:
(1) there are no candidates of that political party; or
(2) the only candidates of the political party are for election to offices to which more than one (1) individual is to be elected and which will not be credited with a vote under IC 3-12-1-7 if a voter casts a straight party ticket.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.204; P.L.3-1993, SEC.116; P.L.14-2004, SEC.96; P.L.109-2021, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment
Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots
3-11-2-3. Requirements of Size, Quality and Color, and Thickness; Precinct Designation
3-11-2-5. Name and Device; Listing of Nominees
3-11-2-6. Name and Device; Order; Political Party; Write-in Voting
3-11-2-7. Cautionary Statement
3-11-2-8. Instructions; Form, Location, and Contents; Exception
3-11-2-9. Device of Political Parties or Independent Ticket
3-11-2-10. Arrangement of Ballot
3-11-2-10.1. Retention of Marion County Superior Court Judges
3-11-2-11.5. Names of Write-in Candidates Not Printed on Ballot
3-11-2-12. Ballot Order of Offices
3-11-2-12.2. Order of Districts on Ballot
3-11-2-12.5. Ballot Order; Alternative Order of County Offices
3-11-2-12.9. Ballot Order; School Board Offices
3-11-2-13. Ballot Order; Retention of Justice or Appellate Judge
3-11-2-14. Ballot Order; Other Judicial Offices
3-11-2-14.5. Ballot Order; Candidates for At-Large Seats on Governing Body of School Corporation