Heather A. McCarthy
Candidate for Judge of the Porter Superior Court, No. 4
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney; Hobart city attorney
- Campaign website
- electmccarthy2026.com
An attorney with nearly 20 years of legal experience, she is city attorney for Hobart, has served as legal counsel to nearby municipalities including Portage, and has served as a judge pro tempore. Earlier she led behavioral health programs for a decade; she holds degrees from Purdue and Indiana universities and a law degree from Valparaiso University.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Health & human services
Pledges attention to mental health in cases with vulnerable people
She cites a decade spent leading behavioral health programs earlier in her career.
ReportAbout Heather A. McCarthyCampaign website · Committee to Elect Heather A. McCarthy · electmccarthy2026.com
“That experience continues to shape how I approach cases, particularly those involving vulnerable individuals and mental health considerations.”
Courts & justice
Pledges a fair, firm and respectful courtroom
ReportHeather A. McCarthy for Porter County Superior Court 4 JudgeCampaign website · Committee to Elect Heather A. McCarthy · electmccarthy2026.com
“I will prioritize a fair, firm, and respectful courtroom where justice is served, offenders are held accountable, and victims are protected.”
Pledges careful application of the law to everyone
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Superior Court 4Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have focused on doing the work the right way by applying the law carefully and treating every person fairly.”
All sources (5)
- 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
- Heather A. McCarthy for Porter County Superior Court 4 Judge
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Heather A. McCarthy · electmccarthy2026.com
- About Heather A. McCarthy
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Heather A. McCarthy · electmccarthy2026.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Porter County Superior Court 4
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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