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Prosecuting Attorney, 78th Judicial Circuit (Owen County)
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Ashley M. FleetwoodSubmitted photo, published by The Owen News

Ashley M. Fleetwood

Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, 78th Judicial Circuit (Owen County)

Republican

Background

Occupation
Criminal defense attorney

Criminal defense attorney and lifelong Owen County resident who earlier worked for the Owen County Sheriff's Office and Prosecutor's Office; she defeated Prosecutor Benjamin Kim in the May 2026 Republican primary. She serves on the boards of the Owen County Community Foundation and the Owen County YMCA.

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Photo: Submitted photo, published by The Owen News

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges close working relationships with law enforcement officers

    2026 Primary: Owen County Prosecutor

    Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org

    “I am committed to maintaining strong working relationships with officers to ensure we all work together to solve problems, reduce crime and prosecute criminal activity.”
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Courts & justice

  • Pledges full public reporting of case outcomes, wins and losses

    She said that if a trial ends with some charges won and some lost, the public deserves to know about both.

    2026 Primary: Owen County Prosecutor

    Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org

    “Transparency is key so that the public is informed about important cases and their outcomes.”
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  • Proposes office standards so similar defendants are treated alike

    2026 Primary: Owen County Prosecutor

    Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org

    “I believe that similarly situated defendants should be treated similarly unless there is a justification to deviate from that standard.”
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  • Pledges fewer continuances through earlier case preparation

    2026 Primary: Owen County Prosecutor

    Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org

    “I will also reduce unnecessary continuances through better preparation and analysis of cases at an early stage.”
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