Sec. 2. (a) A candidate who desires:
(1) a recount of votes cast for a nomination or election subject to this chapter; or
(2) to contest a nomination subject to this chapter or the election of a state office other than governor or lieutenant governor;
must file a verified petition with the election division not earlier than noon ten (10) days after election day and not later than noon fourteen (14) days after election day.
(b) A state or county chairman who is entitled to and desires to file a petition for a recount or contest under this chapter must file a verified petition with the election division not earlier than noon ten (10) days after election day and not later than noon seventeen (17) days after election day.