New Indiana State Statute Could Invalidate Your Vote at the Ballot Box

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In early March, the Indiana legislature passed Senate Enrolled Act 61, affecting how Indiana voters can cast straight-party ballots. The bill was originally meant to fix over-voting in races in which voters can choose more than one candidate. The new statute says that “If a voter votes a straight party ticket for more than one political party, the whole ballot is void with regard to all candidates nominated by a political party or designated as independent candidates on the ballot.” Many people are concerned the new regulation will undermine a voter’s intent, and even has the potential to swing close races. This week Sarah spoke with Monroe County Clerk Nicole Browne about the effects of this section of the Indiana Code.