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Judge, Marion Superior Court: Marshelle Broadwell

Marshelle Broadwell

Standing for retention · Judge, Marion Superior Court: Marshelle Broadwell

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Judge, Marion Superior Court

Judge of the Marion Superior Court, assigned to the Criminal Division. In March 2026 the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee found the judge suitable to serve another six-year term, which puts the retention question on the ballot.

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  • Supports sentencing grounded in the constitution's reformation principle.

    Says she weighs aggravating and mitigating circumstances, risk to the public, the defendant's background and victim impact statements, within statutory ranges. She began her legal career as a public defender.

    Marshelle Broadwell — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

    “Article 1, Section 18 of the Indiana Constitution states that our laws are founded on principles of reformation, and not vindictive justice.”
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