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HB 1022INDIANASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Indiana House Bill 1022 Establishes July 15 Deadline for Lieutenant Governor Candidates to File Declarations of Candidacy

Original title: Selection of candidate for lieutenant governor.

Last action · January 13, 2026: Representative Pierce M added as coauthorSponsors: Danny Lopez and 3 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Indiana House Bill 1022 requires gubernatorial candidates nominated by primary election or state convention to certify their running mate for lieutenant governor, and mandates that the lieutenant governor candidate file a by noon on July 15 before the general election, effective July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure establishes a fixed statutory deadline and formal qualification process for lieutenant governor running mates, replacing prior procedures and setting a penalty deadline of August 15 for party committees to fill vacancies if candidates fail to meet requirements.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Lieutenant Governor Candidates

Lieutenant governor candidates must file a formal declaration of candidacy, proof of economic interest disclosure, and party affiliation statements by noon on July 15.

Directly affected

Gubernatorial Candidates

Gubernatorial nominees are required to certify in writing the name of their lieutenant governor running mate to the secretary of state by July 15.

Directly affected

Political Party State Committees

State party committees are responsible for filling any lieutenant governor candidate vacancy by August 15 if the primary candidates fail to meet the July deadline.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for a lieutenant governor candidate to file paperwork?
A candidate for lieutenant governor must file a with the secretary of state no later than noon on July 15 before the general election.
What happens if a candidate fails to meet the lieutenant governor filing deadline?
If the candidate for governor fails to certify a running mate or the running mate fails to file the declaration by July 15, the state committee of the political party must fill the vacancy no later than August 15.
Are candidates required to disclose financial interests?
Yes, candidates for state offices including governor and lieutenant governor must file a written financial disclosure statement with the inspector general before filing their .

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Jan 13, 2026House
    Representative Pierce M added as coauthor
  2. Jan 12, 2026House
    Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor
  3. Dec 4, 2025House
    Representative Smaltz added as coauthor
  4. Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment
  5. Dec 1, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Lopez

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Danny LopezHouse · District 39RepublicanAuthor
Ben SmaltzHouse · District 52RepublicanCoauthor
Michael KarickhoffHouseCoauthor
Matt PierceHouse · District 61DemocraticCoauthor

Connected Entities

Secretary of State, Danny Lopez, General Assembly and 3 more
OrganizationSecretary of State“Recipient of candidate certifications and declarations of candidacy”Map →
PersonDanny Lopez“Primary sponsor of House Bill 1022”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly”Map →
PersonBen Smaltz“Coauthor of House Bill 1022”Map →
PersonMatt Pierce“Coauthor of House Bill 1022”Map →
PersonMichael Karickhoff“Coauthor of House Bill 1022”Map →

Sources

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iga.in.gov

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