Indiana governor nominees would name their lieutenant governor running mates

A nominated governor candidate would name a lieutenant governor running mate. This applies to governor candidates nominated at a party primary or state convention and the people they choose to run with them. The governor candidate must send the name in writing to the secretary of state. The running mate must file a declaration of candidacy there. Both filings are due by noon July 15 before the general election.

The named running mate would state their party affiliation and show that they filed a financial interest statement. This applies to the person named to run for lieutenant governor. Affiliation can be based on the two most recent Indiana primaries in which the candidate voted, if both were held by the claimed party. Otherwise, the candidate needs written confirmation from that party's county chair. These items must be included with the declaration due by noon July 15 before the general election.

The political party's state committee must fill the lieutenant governor candidate vacancy. This covers the party's lieutenant governor candidate spot on the general election ticket. The rule applies if the governor candidate does not name a running mate on time or the named running mate does not file a declaration on time. The committee must fill the spot no later than August 15 before the general election.