Indiana Code
Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices
3-12-11-1. Right to Recount of Vote or to Contest Nomination or Election of a Candidate

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), any candidate:
(1) in a presidential primary election;
(2) for nomination to a federal, state, or legislative office in a primary election; or
(3) for a federal, state, or legislative office;
is entitled to have the votes cast for that office recounted or to contest the nomination or election of a candidate under this chapter. A recount may be conducted in one (1) or more of the precincts in which votes were cast for the office.
(b) This subsection applies to an election for a federal or state office. Except as provided in subsection (d), if a candidate who is entitled to file a petition for a recount or contest under this chapter does not file a petition within the period established by section 2 of this chapter, the state chairman of the candidate's political party may file a petition to:
(1) have the votes recounted in one (1) or more precincts; or
(2) contest the nomination or election of a candidate.
(c) This subsection applies to an election for a legislative office. Except as provided in subsection (d), if a candidate who is entitled to file a petition for a recount or contest under this chapter does not file a petition within the period established by section 2 of this chapter, a county chairman who:
(1) resides in a county located within the election district in which the recount or contest is desired; and
(2) is a member of the same political party as the candidate entitled to petition for a recount or contest under this chapter;
may file a petition to have the votes recounted in one (1) or more precincts or to contest the nomination or election of a candidate.
(d) The nomination of a candidate in a primary election who has been certified as deceased under IC 3-8-7-1 may not be contested under this chapter.
As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.167; P.L.4-1996, SEC.81; P.L.194-2013, SEC.84.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 3. Elections

Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections

Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices

3-12-11-1. Right to Recount of Vote or to Contest Nomination or Election of a Candidate

3-12-11-1.5. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote in Recount

3-12-11-2. Filing of Verified Petition

3-12-11-3. Content of Petition

3-12-11-4. Cross-Petition for Recount

3-12-11-5. Failure to File Cross-Petition or Answer to a Petition; Admission of Truth; Presumption

3-12-11-6. Contents of Cross-Petition

3-12-11-7. Amendment of Petition or Cross-Petition

3-12-11-8. Multiple Candidates Joining in Petition for Recount or Contest

3-12-11-9. Notice of Filing of Petition for Recount; Service and Return

3-12-11-10. Cash Deposit for Payment of Costs by Petitioner; Appointment of Commission Member Proxy

3-12-11-11. Cash Deposit by Cross-Petitioner

3-12-11-12. Conditions for Accepting Petitions and Cross-Petitions and Ordering Recounts; Dismissal of Petitions; Notice

3-12-11-13. Consolidated Recount

3-12-11-14. Precincts Eligible for Recount

3-12-11-15. Repealed

3-12-11-16. Impoundment of Election Materials

3-12-11-17. Convening of State Recount Commission; Hearing on Petition and Recount

3-12-11-17.5. Petition for Manual Recount of Ballot Cards; Withdrawal of Petition

3-12-11-17.7. Duties of Recount Commission

3-12-11-18. Certification of Recount Results; Final Determination of Candidate Eligibility; Special Election Order

3-12-11-19. Recount Certificate; Certified Copy as Prima Facie Evidence of Votes Cast

3-12-11-19.5. Recount or Contest Proceeding for Presidential Electors; Conclusion

3-12-11-20. Recount for Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Certified Statements

3-12-11-21. Recount for Legislative Office; Deadline; Certification of Results

3-12-11-22. Effect of Certified Statement on Candidate's Eligibility for Office

3-12-11-23. Recount for Federal Office or Certain State Offices; Correction of Tabulation

3-12-11-24. Certificate of Nomination or Election or Commission for Office

3-12-11-25. Determination of Candidate Ineligibility; Certification of Runner-Up; Governor Appointment; Effect on Votes Cast