Who May Challenge; Filing Requirements

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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.

As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.66-2010, SEC.7; P.L.278-2019, SEC.31.


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