Bill > HB1365

This bill modifies Indiana's election laws to change how political parties are classified and gain ballot access. Specifically, the bill redefines a "major political party" to include parties that receive more than 2,500 votes statewide for secretary of state, instead of the previous two-party system. For smaller political subdivisions, parties can qualify as major by receiving more than 250 votes or having the highest vote totals in districts with 500 or fewer total votes. The bill also changes requirements for party nominations, allowing parties that receive between 2,500 and 25% of votes to nominate candidates at state or county conventions for various offices. Additionally, the bill reduces the signature requirements for independent or minor party petition nominations, allowing candidates to qualify with 250 registered voter signatures or 2% of the total votes cast in their election district, whichever is less. These changes aim to provide more flexible ballot access for smaller political parties while maintaining a structured approach to candidate nomination and party classification.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1365/details