Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), action to fill a candidate vacancy must be taken: (1) not: (A) earlier than May 8; and (B) later than noon July 3; after the primary election if the vacancy exists on a general or municipal election ballot; and (2) within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the vacancy, if the vacancy exists on a special election ballot, subject to section 2 of this chapter. (b) This subsection applies to a candidate vacancy that exists before the thirtieth day before a general, municipal, or special election and that is due to any of the following: (1) The death of a candidate. (2) The withdrawal of a candidate. (3) The disqualification of a candidate under IC 3-8-1-5 . (4) A court order issued under IC 3-8-7-29 (d). (5) The successful challenge of a candidate nominated by a state, county, or town convention of a political party. (6) The successful challenge of a candidate under IC 3-8-8 . (7) The successful challenge of a candidate under section 16.5 or 20.5 of this chapter. (8) The successful challenge of a candidate in a judicial proceeding. Action to fill a candidate vacancy under section 3, 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter for reasons permitted under this subsection must be taken within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the vacancy. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-11-10(c).]
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