Sec. 18. (a) If a voter has not returned an absentee ballot, the voter may vote in person.
(b) However, if the voter has received an absentee ballot, before the voter may vote, the voter must return the ballot to the inspector. The absentee ballot shall be marked "canceled" and preserved with the rejected ballots.
(c) If the voter has requested but not received an absentee ballot, the voter may vote if the voter executes an affidavit affirming that the voter has not received an absentee ballot.
As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.74; P.L.169-2015, SEC.140.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 11.5. Counting Absentee Ballots
Chapter 4. General Procedures for Counties
3-11.5-4-1. Circuit Court Clerk Records and Certifications
3-11.5-4-2. Recast of Certain Ballots
3-11.5-4-3.5. Absentee Ballot of Voter Required to Present Additional Information; Procedure
3-11.5-4-4. Treatment of Ballot Found Without Genuine Signature
3-11.5-4-7. Acceptance of Posted Absentee Ballots
3-11.5-4-8. Applicability; Certification of Voter Names; Delivery of Certificates
3-11.5-4-10. Time for Receipt of Ballots; Treatment
3-11.5-4-11. Opening Absentee Ballots; Procedure; Signature Comparison
3-11.5-4-12.5. Opening Absentee Ballots by Machine
3-11.5-4-13. Rejection of Absentee Ballots
3-11.5-4-13.5. Absentee Ballot Signature Comparison; Procedure; Signature Verification Affidavit
3-11.5-4-14. Rejected Ballots; Endorsement; Processing and Return
3-11.5-4-15. Challenge of Absentee Ballot at Polls; Procedure
3-11.5-4-16. Absentee Voter's Application as Affidavit; Challenge Procedure
3-11.5-4-17. Absentee Ballot of Deceased Voter
3-11.5-4-18. Voting in Person by Absentee Voter Who Has Not Returned Absentee Ballot
3-11.5-4-20. Absentee Voter Wishing to Vote in Person After Poll List Is Marked
3-11.5-4-21. Voter Appearing in Person Who Has Cast Rejected Absentee Ballot
3-11.5-4-21.5. Rejected Absentee Ballots May Not Be Opened; Exception
3-11.5-4-23.5. Appointment of Absentee Ballot Counters and Couriers in Marion County