Sec. 12.5. (a) This section applies to an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter.
(b) If a voter makes a timely application for and does not receive an absentee ballot from a county election board, the voter may use a federal write-in absentee ballot in the form prescribed by the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the United States Department of Defense and in accordance with the requirements set forth in 52 U.S.C. 20303 to cast a vote by mail, electronic mail, or fax for any of the following:
(1) Any candidate for nomination at a primary election.
(2) Any candidate, political party, or public question on a general election, municipal election, or special election ballot.
(c) The voluntary waiver of confidentiality under section 6(h) of this chapter is not required for a federal write-in absentee ballot.
(d) When a county election board receives a federal write-in absentee ballot, the board shall process the ballot as prescribed by IC 3-11-10-1(b).
As added by P.L.66-2010, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.37; P.L.128-2015, SEC.160.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment
Chapter 4. Eligibility and Application for Absentee Ballot
3-11-4-0.5. When an Absentee Ballot Is Considered Sent to a Voter
3-11-4-1. Entitlement to Vote by Absentee Ballot in Clerk's Office or Satellite Office; Conditions
3-11-4-1.5. Application of Chapter to Certain Voters
3-11-4-2. Application for Absentee Ballot; Completion; Execution; Handling; Affidavits
3-11-4-4. Manner of Making Application; Furnished Forms; Fax and Electronic Mail Applications
3-11-4-5.1. Application Form; Contents
3-11-4-8. Nonresident Overseas Voter; Entitled to Receive Only Federal Ballots; Precinct of Voter
3-11-4-10. Estimate of Number of Ballots Required
3-11-4-17.7. Replacement Official Ballots
3-11-4-17.8. Official Replacement Ballots; Procedures
3-11-4-18. Transmitting Ballots; Tracking Ballots; Additional Documentation; Voter Education Program
3-11-4-18.5. Challenge Absentee Voter Application; Affidavit; Referral to County Election Board
3-11-4-20. Envelope; Enclosure of Ballot; Addressee