Elections shall be held in this state on the following dates or times:
(1) A primary election shall be held on the third Tuesday in May, 2012, and every two (2) years thereafter on the above-mentioned Tuesday.
(2) A general election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November, 2012, and every two (2) years thereafter on the above-mentioned Tuesday.
(3) Special state elections shall be held on the dates ordered by the governor’s proclamation, or as otherwise provided by law.
(4) A presidential primary shall be held on the second Tuesday in March in each presidential election year.