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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 3. (a) An individual who challenges the qualification of a candidate for election to an office must be a registered voter of the election district the candidate seeks to represent.
(b) A challenge under this chapter must be filed with the election division not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the date of the general election at which a candidate to the office is to be elected.
(c) The challenger must file a sworn statement, signed before a person authorized to administer oaths, with the election division:
(1) questioning the qualification of a candidate to seek the office; and
(2) setting forth the facts known to the voter concerning this question.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 3. Elections § 3-8-8-3 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-3-elections/in-code-sect-3-8-8-3/
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