Section 3-10-8-3 - Writs of election(a) The governor, court, or state recount commission shall order a special election under this chapter by issuing a writ of election directed to the circuit court clerk of each county located wholly or partially within the election district.(b) The writ must specify: (1) the election district in which the election is to be held;(2) the cause and object of the election;(3) the name of the person whose office is vacant; and(4) the day on which the election will be held.(c) A special election to be held in an election district situated in two (2) or more counties shall be held on the same day in each county.Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-19-3.
As added by P.L. 5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L. 10-1989, SEC.2.