Sec. 5. A declaration of candidacy for:

(1) a federal office;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 3-8-2-5

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Probate: Proving a will
(2) a state office;

(3) a legislative office; or

(4) the local office of:

(A) judge of a circuit, superior, probate, or small claims court; or

(B) prosecuting attorney of a judicial circuit;

shall be filed with the secretary of state.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-9-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.97; P.L.5-1988, SEC.2; P.L.216-2015, SEC.5.