Sec. 20.5. (a) This section applies to a candidate nominated by a political party subject to IC 3-8-4-10, IC 3-10-2-15, or IC 3-10-6-12.
(b) This section does not apply to a candidate nominated under IC 3-8-5-14 and subject to IC 3-8-5-14.7.
(c) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed under section 20 of this chapter with the election division shall be determined by the commission. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the election division under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general election will be held for the office.
(d) All questions concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection filed under section 20 of this chapter with a circuit court clerk shall be referred to and determined by the county election board. A statement questioning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection must be filed with the county election board under IC 3-8-1-2(d) not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.
(e) The commission or a county election board shall act upon a question concerning the validity of a certificate of candidate selection not later than noon sixty (60) days before the date on which the general or municipal election will be held for the office.
As added by P.L.64-2014, SEC.72. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.64.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies
3-13-1-1. Application of Chapter
3-13-1-2.5. Individual Filling Candidate Vacancy Must Meet Qualifications for Office
3-13-1-3. United States Senator or State Office
3-13-1-4. United States Representatives
3-13-1-6. "County Committee"; Local Office; Office of Circuit Court Judge or Prosecuting Attorney
3-13-1-7. Time for Taking Action to Fill Candidate Vacancy
3-13-1-8. Meeting to Be Called and Chaired by State or County Chairman or Designated Party
3-13-1-9. Requirements for Call of Caucus Meeting; Not Applicable to Other Meetings Under Chapter
3-13-1-10. Eligibility to Participate in Caucus
3-13-1-10.5. Declaration of Candidacy; Contents; Time for Filing
3-13-1-11. Establishment of Rules of Procedure; Voting
3-13-1-12. Tiebreaking Vote; Effect of Lack of Quorum
3-13-1-13. Local Office; Appointment of Individual to Fill Candidate Vacancy
3-13-1-15. Certificate of Candidate Selection
3-13-1-16. Furnishing Certified List of Name and Address of Candidate Selected
3-13-1-16.5. Validity of Certificate of Candidate Selection; Reference and Determination
3-13-1-17. Vacancy Existing Because of Tie Vote in Primary Election; Selection of Candidate
3-13-1-18. Town Offices; Certificate of Candidate Selection by Certain Minor Parties
3-13-1-19. Eligibility of Persons Defeated in Primary Election or Town or State Convention
3-13-1-20. Vacancy Existing Following Convention of Certain Minor Parties
3-13-1-21. Receiving Certificate of Candidate Selection Not Permitted if Certain Deadlines Not Met