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Prosecuting Attorney, 42nd Judicial Circuit (Washington County)

Tara Coats Hunt

Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, 42nd Judicial Circuit (Washington County)

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Washington County prosecuting attorney

Washington County prosecuting attorney since January 2023 and chair of the county Republican Party for more than nine years; she joined the prosecutor's office in 2017 after private practice in Wisconsin and as a partner in Hunt Rippey Law LLC. A Salem High School graduate, she holds degrees from Indiana University Southeast and Marquette University Law School.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports close working relationships with law enforcement agencies

    Tara Coats Hunt for Prosecutor (campaign Facebook page)

    Candidate social media · Tara Coats Hunt for Prosecutor · facebook.com

    “I enjoy developing and maintaining working relationships with our city, town, county, state and federal law enforcement officers.”
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  • Hosted annual legal update training for police officers

    She says the training covers new statutes and recent case law affecting officers' investigations.

    Tara Coats Hunt for Prosecutor (campaign Facebook page)

    Candidate social media · Tara Coats Hunt for Prosecutor · facebook.com

    “Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt, Chief Deputy Melissa Campbell and Deputy Nathan Bills held their annual legal update for officers.”
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Other issues in this race

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