Section 3-12-11-2 - Filing of verified petition(a) A candidate who desires: (1) a recount of votes cast for a nomination or election subject to this chapter; or(2) to contest a nomination subject to this chapter or the election of a state office other than governor or lieutenant governor; must file a verified petition with the election division not later than noon fourteen (14) days after election day.
(b) A state or county chairman who is entitled to and desires to file a petition for a recount or contest under this chapter must file a verified petition with the election division not later than noon seventeen (17) days after election day.As added by P.L. 7-1986, SEC.19. Amended by P.L. 3-1987, SEC.397; P.L. 10-1988, SEC.168; P.L. 4-1996, SEC.82; P.L. 3-1997, SEC.367; P.L. 221-2005, SEC.122.