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Indiana Code Title 3. Elections § 3-10-8-3

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 3. (a) The governor, court, or state recount commission shall order a special election under this chapter by issuing a writ of election directed to the circuit court clerk of each county located wholly or partially within the election district.

(b) The writ must specify:

(1) the election district in which the election is to be held;

(2) the cause and object of the election;

(3) the name of the person whose office is vacant;  and

(4) the day on which the election will be held.

(c) A special election to be held in an election district situated in two (2) or more counties shall be held on the same day in each county.

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