Indiana Code Title 3. Elections § 3-5-7-5

(1) The first designation that a candidate uses on the ballot may be one (1) of the following:

(2) After the designation used under subdivision (1), a candidate may use any of the following designations if not used under subdivision (1):

(3) After a designation used under subdivision (2), a candidate may use the following if not used under subdivision (1) or (2):

(4) After a designation used under subdivision (3), a candidate may use the candidate's legal surname on the ballot if not used under subdivision (2) or (3).

(5) After a candidate's legal surname, a candidate may use any of the following designations:

(1) The nickname is a name by which the candidate is commonly known.

(2) The nickname does not exceed twenty (20) characters.

(3) The nickname complies with subsection (e).

(4) Unless the candidate uses the nickname as the first designation under subsection (c)(1), notwithstanding any other method of designation used by a candidate or in a document declaring or consenting to the individual's candidacy, any nickname permitted under this section must be set forth on the ballot within parentheses.

(1) title or degree as a designation;  or

(2) designation that implies a title or degree.