Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for an at-large office of a county council, city common council, town council, or township board, if those offices appear on a ballot.

     (b) This section applies to a vote cast for one (1) straight party ticket that includes a candidate for election to office who:

(1) ceases to be a candidate; and

(2) is succeeded by a candidate selected under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2.

     (c) A vote cast in the election for the original nominee is considered a vote cast for the successor.

As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.57.