Sec. 5. (a) A candidate who desires to contest an election or a nomination under this chapter must file a verified petition with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest percentage of the population of the election district no later than noon fourteen (14) days after election day.
(b) A county chairman who is entitled to and desires to contest an election or a nomination under this chapter must file a verified petition with the circuit court clerk of the county that contains the greatest percentage of the population of the election district not later than noon seventeen (17) days after election day.
(c) A petition for a contest of an election in different municipalities, whether in the same court of the county or not, may not be consolidated.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-28-4(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.382; P.L.10-1988, SEC.154; P.L.8-1992, SEC.33; P.L.4-1996, SEC.80; P.L.221-2005, SEC.119.
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