Sec. 15. A contest for an office for which the voters of only one (1) county cast votes shall be tried in that county. However, a change of venue from the judge is allowed under the Indiana rules of trial procedure. A contest for an office for which the voters of two (2) or more counties cast votes shall be tried in the county casting the highest number of votes for the office at the election.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-3 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections
Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices
3-12-8-1. Persons Entitled to Contest
3-12-8-2.5. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote; Exception
3-12-8-5.5. Verified Petition; Filing Fee; Cause Number
3-12-8-6. Contest of Election; Content of Verified Petition
3-12-8-6.5. Amendment of Verified Petition
3-12-8-8. Notice of Contest; Service of Notice
3-12-8-10. Appearance and Answer by Contestee; Time; Defense, Answer, or Special Answer
3-12-8-11. Party to Proceeding; Stating Right or Claim by Answer or Counterclaim
3-12-8-15. Venue of Trial of Contest for Office
3-12-8-17.5. Special Election; Corrected Canvass of Votes; Certificate of Election
3-12-8-18. Hearing; Circuit Court Clerk to Certify Determination
3-12-8-19. Hearing; Judgment and Determination of Court Final
3-12-8-20. Disqualification of Judge; Certification; Appointment of Special Judge