Gary S. Germann
Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, 67th Judicial Circuit (Porter County)
Background
- Occupation
- Porter County Prosecutor
- Campaign website
- garygermann.com
Porter County prosecutor, first elected in 1978 and returned to the office in the 2018 election (re-elected in 2022). He is a former police officer and defense attorney and has lived in Porter County since 1970.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports license plate cameras only for public-safety purposes
From his statement on a sheriff's officer's improper Flock camera search; he later had a special prosecutor review his decision not to file charges.
ReportPorter County cop will not be charged over misuse of license plate surveillance systemNews coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · nwitimes.com
“the cameras are intended to be used to serve the public interest ... never intended to be used for private purposes”
Health & human services
Supports jail-based addiction recovery and treatment programs
ReportIssues | Gary Germann ProsecutorCampaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Germann for Porter County Prosecutor · garygermann.com
“Gary has supported expanded jail-based recovery programs, 12- and 24-week chemical dependency treatment”
Government & transparency
Pledges no special treatment for law enforcement officers
ReportUnder pressure, Porter County seeks outside investigations of reported Flock camera abusesNews coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · nwitimes.com
“no special treatment is given to law enforcement offices and that they are held to the highest possible standard”
Courts & justice
Supports drug court, mental health court and pretrial diversion
ReportIssues | Gary Germann ProsecutorCampaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Germann for Porter County Prosecutor · garygermann.com
“holding violent offenders accountable while expanding options like drug court, mental health court, and pretrial diversion for nonviolent cases”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gary S. Germann on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Porter County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- About | Gary Germann Prosecutor
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Germann for Porter County Prosecutor · garygermann.com
- Prosecutor (Porter County)
Government record · Porter County · portercountyin.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Prosecuting Attorney
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Issues | Gary Germann Prosecutor
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Gary Germann for Porter County Prosecutor · garygermann.com
- Porter County cop will not be charged over misuse of license plate surveillance system
News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · nwitimes.com
- Under pressure, Porter County seeks outside investigations of reported Flock camera abuses
News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · nwitimes.com
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