Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots
3-12-1-19. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot Cast in General, Municipal, or Special Election by Absent Uniformed Services Voter or Overseas Voter; Counting Votes

Sec. 19. (a) The provisions of section 1.7 of this chapter concerning write-in votes apply to this section. This section applies to a federal write-in absentee ballot cast in a general election, municipal election, or special election as provided in IC 3-11-4-12.5(b)(2) by an absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter.
(b) If a voter designates a candidate by writing in the name of a political party on the ballot, the voter's vote shall be counted for all candidates of that political party on the ballot.
(c) If a voter writes an abbreviation, misspelling, or other minor variation instead of the correct name of a candidate or a political party, the voter's vote shall be counted if the intent of the voter can be determined.
(d) If a voter votes for a candidate on a ballot described by this section, but does not indicate the office for which the candidate has been nominated, the voter's vote for that candidate is void.
As added by P.L.66-2010, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.140; P.L.193-2021, SEC.83.

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Title 3. Elections

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

3-12-1-1.7. Write-in Votes

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