Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots
3-12-1-2. Ballot Void if Not Properly Endorsed; Not Applicable to Absentee Ballots

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to absentee ballots.
(b) The whole ballot may not be counted, subject to section 12 of this chapter, if the ballot is not endorsed or printed with the initials of the poll clerks in accordance with state law.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-1(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.330; P.L.55-2014, SEC.10.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

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

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

3-12-1-8. Voting Mark on Political Party Device Circle; Individual Votes Required for Candidates for At-Large Districts

3-12-1-9. Counting Voting Marks; Voting Marks Not Counted; Certification of Voting Systems That Can Detect Voting Marks

3-12-1-9.5. Remake of Damaged or Defective Ballot Card; Conditions

3-12-1-10. Void Ballot

3-12-1-11. Primary Election; Application of Chapter

3-12-1-12. Application to Votes Cast by Any Method; Counting Vote Made Invalid by Mistake or Inadvertence of Election Officer

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

3-12-1-18. Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot Cast in Primary Election by Absent Uniformed Services Voter or Overseas Voter; Voter Actions That Void Ballot

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