Indiana § 3-8-8-8 - Effect of candidate who withdraws receiving most votes in election; filling vacancy
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§ 3-8-8-8. Effect of candidate who withdraws receiving most votes in election; filling vacancy
Sec. 8. (a) This section applies if a candidate whose name remains on the ballot under section 7 of this chapter receives the most votes in the general election among all candidates for the office.
(b) If, after the election, it is determined as provided by law that the individual was not qualified to be elected to the office, it shall be considered that:
(1) an eligible candidate of the same political party, if any, as the ineligible candidate had been elected; and
(2) a vacancy in the office occurred after the election.
(c) The vacancy in the office shall be filled as otherwise provided by law.
As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.
IC 3-8-9Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices
3-8-9-1Application of chapter 3-8-9-2"Filer" 3-8-9-3"Statement" 3-8-9-4Application to local and school board offices; exceptions; statement of economic interests; requirement to file 3-8-9-5Statement of economic interests; when to file 3-8-9-6Failure to include statement; rejection of declaration of candidacy; petition of nomination; declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate, or certificate of candidate selection 3-8-9-7Statement to be made under affirmation 3-8-9-8Contents of statement 3-8-9-9Form of statement 3-8-9-10Failure to file statement of economic interests; receipt of salary
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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