IC 3-12-1-15 (Version b): Counting straight party vote for successor candidate; exceptions

Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for a school board office, if a school board office appears on a ballot.

(b) This section applies to a vote cast for one (1) straight party ticket that includes a candidate for election to office who:

(1) ceases to be a candidate; and

(2) is succeeded by a candidate selected under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2.

(c) A vote cast in the election for the original nominee is considered a vote cast for the successor.