Indiana Code
Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices
3-12-8-2. Grounds for Contest

Sec. 2. An election may be contested under section 1 of this chapter if a petitioner alleges that one (1) of the following circumstances existed:
(1) The contestee was ineligible (other than a candidate in a primary election certified as deceased under IC 3-8-7-1).
(2) A mistake occurred in the printing or distribution of ballots used in the election that makes it impossible to determine which candidate received the highest number of votes.
(3) A mistake occurred in the programming of an electronic voting system, making it impossible to determine the candidate who received the highest number of votes.
(4) An electronic voting system malfunctioned, making it impossible to determine the candidate who received the highest number of votes.
(5) A deliberate act or series of actions occurred making it impossible to determine the candidate who received the highest number of votes cast in the election.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-2.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.153; P.L.10-1989, SEC.12; P.L.4-1991, SEC.117; P.L.176-1999, SEC.100; P.L.221-2005, SEC.118; P.L.194-2013, SEC.80.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 3. Elections

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. Grounds for Contest

3-12-8-2.5. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote; Exception

3-12-8-3. Repealed

3-12-8-4. Repealed

3-12-8-5. Contest of Election or Nomination; Filing of Verified Petition; Elections in Different Municipalities

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

3-12-8-7. Repealed

3-12-8-8. Notice of Contest; Service of Notice

3-12-8-9. Service of Summons

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

3-12-8-12. Repealed

3-12-8-13. Repealed

3-12-8-14. Repealed

3-12-8-15. Venue of Trial of Contest for Office

3-12-8-16. Hearing; Date

3-12-8-17. Hearing and Determination of Contest; Judgment Declaring Candidate Elected or Nominated; Ineligible Contestee Only Candidate; Candidate or Office Vacancy; Order for Special Election

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

3-12-8-21. Vacation of Office by Person in Possession

3-12-8-22. Election Contest; Costs Included