Ind. Code § 3-12-1-15
Counting straight party vote for successor candidate; exceptions
As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.57; P.L.195-2025, SEC.17.
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027.
Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for a school board office or an at-large office of a county council, city common council, town council, or township board, if those offices appear on a ballot.
(b) This section applies to a vote cast for one (1) straight party ticket that includes a candidate for election to office who:
- (1) ceases to be a candidate; and
- (2) is succeeded by a candidate selected under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2 .
- (c) A vote cast in the election for the original nominee is considered a vote cast for the successor.
As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.57; P.L.195-2025, SEC.17.