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Indiana Code Title 3. Elections § 3-13-1-7

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

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), action to fill a candidate vacancy must be taken:

(1) not:

(A) earlier than May 8;  and

(B) later than noon July 3;

after the primary election if the vacancy exists on a general or municipal election ballot;  and

(2) within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the vacancy, if the vacancy exists on a special election ballot, subject to section 2 of this chapter.

(b) This subsection applies to a candidate vacancy that exists before the thirtieth day before a general, municipal, or special election and that is due to any of the following:

(1) The death of a candidate.

(2) The withdrawal of a candidate.

(3) The disqualification of a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5.

(4) A court order issued under IC 3-8-7-29(d).

(5) The successful challenge of a candidate nominated by a state, county, or town convention of a political party.

(6) The successful challenge of a candidate under IC 3-8-8.

(7) The successful challenge of a candidate under section 16.5 or 20.5 of this chapter.

(8) The successful challenge of a candidate in a judicial proceeding.

Action to fill a candidate vacancy under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter for reasons permitted under this subsection must be taken within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the vacancy.

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