Rules for Counting Ballots

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Section
3-12-1-1

Intent of Voter Primary Factor to Consider in Determining Voter's Choice on Ballot

Section
3-12-1-1.2

Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote

Section
3-12-1-1.5

"Election Officer" Defined

Section
3-12-1-1.7

Write-in Votes

Section
3-12-1-2

Ballot Void if Not Properly Endorsed; Not Applicable to Absentee Ballots

Section
3-12-1-3

Ballot Void if It Bears Distinguishing Mark or Mutilation

Section
3-12-1-4

Ballot Void for Extrinsic Act; Erasures

Section
3-12-1-5

Counting Voting Marks

Section
3-12-1-6

Voting Mark on or in Voting Square; Public Questions

Section
3-12-1-7

Straight Party Ticket Voting; Counting Multiple Votes

Section
3-12-1-7.5

Counting Write-in Votes

Section
3-12-1-8

Voting Mark on Political Party Device Circle; Individual Votes Required for Candidates for At-Large Districts

Section
3-12-1-9

Counting Voting Marks; Voting Marks Not Counted; Certification of Voting Systems That Can Detect Voting Marks

Section
3-12-1-9.5

Remake of Damaged or Defective Ballot Card; Conditions

Section
3-12-1-10

Void Ballot

Section
3-12-1-11

Primary Election; Application of Chapter

Section
3-12-1-12

Application to Votes Cast by Any Method; Counting Vote Made Invalid by Mistake or Inadvertence of Election Officer

Section
3-12-1-13

Absentee Ballots; Necessary Endorsements

Section
3-12-1-14

Counting of Vote Cast for Candidate Who Ceases to Be Candidate

Section
3-12-1-15

Counting Straight Party Vote for Successor Candidate; Exceptions

Section
3-12-1-16

Vote Cast for "No Candidate" or "Candidate Deceased"

Section
3-12-1-17

Absentee Ballot Received From Overseas Voter by Mail; Arrival Time; When to Count

Section
3-12-1-18

Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot Cast in Primary Election by Absent Uniformed Services Voter or Overseas Voter; Voter Actions That Void Ballot

Section
3-12-1-19

Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot Cast in General, Municipal, or Special Election by Absent Uniformed Services Voter or Overseas Voter; Counting Votes