Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.

1. (1) there are no candidates of that political party; or

2. (2) the only candidates:

   1. (A) of the political party; or

   2. (B) that have stated an affiliation with the political party under IC 3-8-2.5-2.5 (a)(5);

      are for election to school board offices or offices to which more than one (1) individual is to be elected and which will not be credited with a vote under IC 3-12-1-7 or IC 3-12-1-7.1 if a voter casts a straight party ticket.

Sec. 14.5. A ballot label must not include a touch sensitive point or button to permit a voter to cast a straight party ticket for a political party if:

As added by P.L.109-2021, SEC.51. Amended by P.L.227-2023, SEC.102; P.L.195-2025, SEC.13.