Bill > HB1022

This bill modifies Indiana's election laws regarding the selection and certification of lieutenant governor candidates. Specifically, the bill requires a candidate for governor who has been nominated at a primary election or state convention to certify the name of their lieutenant governor running mate to the secretary of state by noon on July 15 before the general election. The lieutenant governor candidate must also file a detailed declaration of candidacy by the same deadline, which includes providing personal information, voter registration details, party affiliation, a statement of compliance with election laws, and acknowledgment of campaign finance requirements. If either the governor candidate fails to certify a lieutenant governor candidate or the lieutenant governor candidate fails to file their declaration of candidacy by the deadline, the state party committee must fill the vacancy by August 15 before the general election. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of election law to accommodate these new requirements, such as updating ballot printing procedures and financial disclosure regulations. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aim to standardize and formalize the process of selecting lieutenant governor candidates.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1022/details