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Prosecuting Attorney, 32nd Judicial Circuit (LaPorte County)

Chuck Watterson, IV

Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, 32nd Judicial Circuit (LaPorte County)

Republican

Background

Occupation
Attorney; former chief deputy prosecuting attorney

Watterson has spent most of his career as a La Porte County deputy prosecutor, including three years as chief deputy under Prosecutor Sean Fagan, plus three years as a defense attorney and public defender; he defeated Fagan in the Republican primary. He was president of the La Porte County Election Board for three years after his 2020 appointment.

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Documented positions

Public safety

Government & transparency

  • Pledges prosecutor's office transparency and community engagement

    He plans to explain bonds, plea agreements and charging decisions through social media and public availability.

    Watterson announces candidacy for La Porte County Prosecutor

    News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com

    “he plans to increase transparency within the Prosecutor's Office and the justice system and expand community engagement”
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Courts & justice

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