Sec. 19. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the credentials of an individual issued under this chapter are conclusive of the right of the individual to vote at the district convention.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 15-13-5-19

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
     (b) A person may contest the validity of the credentials of an individual by alleging facts constituting fraud or misrepresentation in securing the credentials. The affidavit must be filed with the presiding officer of the district convention not later than the date of the district convention.

     (c) If a person contests the validity of the credentials of an individual under subsection (b), the validity of the individual’s credentials shall be determined by a majority vote of all individuals representing the county of the individual whose credentials are contested.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.