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Judge of the Allen Superior Court

Criminal No. 5

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1
Term
6 years
Candidates
3
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A superior court judge presides over civil and criminal cases in Allen County's trial courts.

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Christina Gull

No party listed

Allen County deputy prosecutor

The gist

  • Pledges impartial rulings based on facts, evidence and law
  • Supports pairing accountability with rehabilitation from the bench
  • Pledges to hold those who harm children accountable
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  1. Pledges impartial rulings based on facts, evidence and law

    Christina Gull for Judge

    Candidate social media · Christina Gull for Judge · facebook.com

    “My commitment will always be to fair and impartial justice, ensuring every person who enters the courtroom is treated with dignity and respect”

  2. Supports pairing accountability with rehabilitation from the bench

    Christina Gull for Judge

    Candidate social media · Christina Gull for Judge · facebook.com

    “On the bench, I’ll prioritize accountability and consequences with rehabilitation.”

  3. Pledges to hold those who harm children accountable

    Christina Gull for Judge

    Candidate social media · Christina Gull for Judge · facebook.com

    “Protecting our children means listening to them, holding those who harm them accountable, supporting safe and stable families”

Samuel R. Keirns

No party listed

Allen Superior Court magistrate

The gist

  • Supports voters watching the criminal courts before choosing judges
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  1. Supports voters watching the criminal courts before choosing judges

    Allen County magistrate seeks to fill retiring judge’s seat on the bench

    News coverage · 21Alive (WPTA) · Feb 4, 2026 · 21alivenews.com

    “Come down to the courthouse; this is your courthouse, these are your courtrooms.”

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