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Indiana Statutes § 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

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Statute Text

(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.

History

Amended by P.L. 74 - 2017 , SEC. 64 , eff. 7/1/2017 .

Added by P.L. 64 - 2014 , SEC. 72 , eff. 3/24/2014 .

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