Indiana Code
Chapter 11. Recount and Contest Procedures for Presidential Primary Elections and Nomination for and Election to Federal, State, and Legislative Offices
3-12-11-2. Filing of Verified Petition

Sec. 2. (a) A candidate who desires:
(1) a recount of votes cast for a nomination or election subject to this chapter; or
(2) to contest a nomination subject to this chapter or the election of a state office other than governor or lieutenant governor;
must file a verified petition with the election division not later than noon fourteen (14) days after election day.
(b) A state or county chairman who is entitled to and desires to file a petition for a recount or contest under this chapter must file a verified petition with the election division not later than noon seventeen (17) days after election day.
As added by P.L.7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.397; P.L.10-1988, SEC.168; P.L.4-1996, SEC.82; P.L.3-1997, SEC.367; P.L.221-2005, SEC.122.

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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 Repealed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