Indiana Code
Chapter 9. Resolving Tie Votes
3-12-9-5. State, Local, or School Board Offices; Official to Remain in Office Until Successor Is Elected and Qualified

Sec. 5. Whenever a tie vote at an election for:
(1) a state office;
(2) a local office; or
(3) a school board office;
occurs, the incumbent public official remains in office in accordance with Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana until a successor is elected under this chapter and qualified.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: Ind. Const. Art. 15, ยง 3; 3-2-11-8.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8.

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Title 3. Elections

Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections

Chapter 9. Resolving Tie Votes

3-12-9-1. Special Election for Tie Vote; Primary Election

3-12-9-2. Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Majority of State Senate and House of Representatives Meeting in Joint Session to Elect

3-12-9-3. Local, Circuit, or School Board Office; Written Notice of Tie Vote to Fiscal Body

3-12-9-4. Local, Circuit, or School Board Office; Filling Office

3-12-9-5. State, Local, or School Board Offices; Official to Remain in Office Until Successor Is Elected and Qualified

3-12-9-6. Filing of Recount Petition or Contesting of Nomination or Election

3-12-9-7. Tie Vote on Public Question