Kurt R. Earnst
Candidate for Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court, No. 3
Background
- Occupation
- Federal community defender, Northern District of Indiana
- Lives in
- La Porte
Earnst practiced 28 years with the firm Braje, Nelson & Janes, more than 20 as a partner, and was a La Porte County deputy public defender for 26 years; he is now a federal community defender in the Northern District of Indiana. He is chief of the Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
Documented positions
Courts & justice
Pledges strict adherence to the law and respect for all
ReportEarnst announces candidacy for judge of Superior Court 3News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“a strict adherence to the law and a solemn vow that all that come before the court must be treated with dignity”
Pledges to prioritize the La Porte Veterans Treatment Court
Superior Court 3 runs the county's veterans court; Earnst was a founding member of the program in 2014.
ReportEarnst advances to general election in judge raceNews coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“That's something very near and dear to my heart, so I will be jumping in on both feet to make sure that program continues”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (LaPorte 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
- Earnst announces candidacy for judge of Superior Court 3
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
- Earnst advances to general election in judge race
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
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