Indiana Code § 3-8-8-8

Effect of candidate who withdraws receiving most votes in election; filling vacancy
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Sec. 8. (a) This section applies if a candidate whose name remains on the ballot under section 7 of this chapter receives the most votes in the general election among all candidates for the office.       (b) If, after the election, it is determined as provided by law that the individual was not qualified to be elected to the office, it shall be considered that: (1) an eligible candidate of the same political party, if any, as the ineligible candidate had been elected; and (2) a vacancy in the office occurred after the election.       (c) The vacancy in the office shall be filled as otherwise provided by law.   IC 3-8-9 Chapter 9. Statements of Economic Interests for Local and School Board Offices               3-8-9-1 Application of chapter             3-8-9-2 "Filer"             3-8-9-3 "Statement"             3-8-9-4 Application to local and school board offices; exceptions; statement of economic interests; requirement to file             3-8-9-5 Statement of economic interests; when to file             3-8-9-6 Failure to include statement; rejection of declaration of candidacy; petition of nomination; declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate, or certificate of candidate selection             3-8-9-7 Statement to be made under affirmation             3-8-9-8 Contents of statement             3-8-9-9 Form of statement             3-8-9-10 Failure to file statement of economic interests; receipt of salary

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