Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies
3-13-1-21. Receiving Certificate of Candidate Selection Not Permitted if Certain Deadlines Not Met

Sec. 21. (a) This section applies to a certificate of candidate selection filed under section 15 or 20 of this chapter.
(b) To enforce the requirements of IC 3-5-4-1.9, the election division, a circuit court clerk, or any other official responsible for receiving a certificate of candidate selection may not receive a filing of a certificate of candidate selection if:
(1) a notice of a caucus or meeting;
(2) a notice of intent to fill a vacancy under section 20 of this chapter;
(3) a declaration of candidacy filed by the individual selected as the candidate; or
(4) the certificate of candidate selection;
is or was offered to be filed after the deadline for the filing provided by this chapter or was not offered for filing at or before the deadline for the filing provided by this chapter.
As added by P.L.124-2012, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.216-2015, SEC.32; P.L.74-2017, SEC.65.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 3. Elections

Article 13. Vacancies

Chapter 1. Early Candidate Vacancies

3-13-1-1. Application of Chapter

3-13-1-2. Candidate Vacancy for Primary Election; Ballot Not to Be Filled but May Be Filled on Following General or Municipal Election Ballot

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

3-13-1-5. Legislative Office

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

3-13-1-11.5. Voting by Proxy

3-13-1-12. Tiebreaking Vote; Effect of Lack of Quorum

3-13-1-13. Local Office; Appointment of Individual to Fill Candidate Vacancy

3-13-1-14. Selection of Person as Candidate; Written Consent and Statement of Economic Interest as Prerequisite

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

3-13-1-20.5. Question Concerning Validity of Candidate Selection by Certain Political Parties; Determination by Commission or County Election Board; Time to Act Upon Question

3-13-1-21. Receiving Certificate of Candidate Selection Not Permitted if Certain Deadlines Not Met