Sec. 1.2. (a) This chapter is enacted to comply with 52 U.S.C. 21081 by establishing uniform and nondiscriminatory standards to define what will be counted as a vote on a paper ballot, optical scan voting system, or electronic voting system.
(b) The standards in this chapter apply to counting votes on every voting system, except where specific standards applicable only:
(1) to a type of voting system are provided under IC 3-12-2, IC 3-12-3, or IC 3-12-3.5; and
(2) in a recount or contest proceeding are provided under IC 3-12-6, IC 3-12-8, IC 3-12-11, or IC 3-12-12.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.207.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections
Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots
3-12-1-1. Intent of Voter Primary Factor to Consider in Determining Voter's Choice on Ballot
3-12-1-1.2. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote
3-12-1-1.5. "Election Officer" Defined
3-12-1-2. Ballot Void if Not Properly Endorsed; Not Applicable to Absentee Ballots
3-12-1-3. Ballot Void if It Bears Distinguishing Mark or Mutilation
3-12-1-4. Ballot Void for Extrinsic Act; Erasures
3-12-1-5. Counting Voting Marks
3-12-1-6. Voting Mark on or in Voting Square; Public Questions
3-12-1-7. Straight Party Ticket Voting; Counting Multiple Votes
3-12-1-7.5. Counting Write-in Votes
3-12-1-9.5. Remake of Damaged or Defective Ballot Card; Conditions
3-12-1-11. Primary Election; Application of Chapter
3-12-1-13. Absentee Ballots; Necessary Endorsements
3-12-1-14. Counting of Vote Cast for Candidate Who Ceases to Be Candidate
3-12-1-15. Counting Straight Party Vote for Successor Candidate; Exceptions
3-12-1-16. Vote Cast for "No Candidate" or "Candidate Deceased"
3-12-1-17. Absentee Ballot Received From Overseas Voter by Mail; Arrival Time; When to Count