Philip C. Sheward
Standing for retention · Judge, Marion Superior Court: Philip C. Sheward
Background
- Occupation
- Judge, Marion Superior Court
Judge of the Marion Superior Court, assigned to the Family 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.
Documented positions
Courts & justice
Pledges to keep children's best interests paramount in family cases.
Says he decides custody using the statutory best-interest factors in IC 31-17-2-8.
ReportPhilip Sheward — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org
“to apply the law to the testimony and evidence presented, and to keep the best interest of children paramount.”
All sources (5)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion 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
- Directory of Courts & Clerks in Indiana (Marion County: Superior Court divisions, township small claims courts)
Government record · Indiana Judicial Branch · Sep 9, 2026 · in.gov
- Press release: Marion County judicial retention 2026 (Judicial Selection Committee finds 15 judges suitable)
Government record · Indiana Judicial Branch · Mar 13, 2026 · in.gov
- Philip Sheward — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.