Judges & courts

Judge of the Delaware Circuit Court

46th Judicial Circuit, No. 5

Vote for: 1
Term: 6 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The circuit court judge presides over civil and criminal cases in Delaware County's circuit court, the county's court of general jurisdiction.

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Ben Freeman

Republican

Attorney; partner, Beasley & Gilkison LLP · Albany

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Pledges to apply the rule of law equally and consistently
Supports judges protecting constitutional rights and treating everyone fairly

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Pledges to apply the rule of law equally and consistently
Ben Freeman for Judge
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Ben Freeman for Judge · benfreemanforjudge.com
“Committed to the rule of law - equally and consistently.”
Supports judges protecting constitutional rights and treating everyone fairly
Ben Freeman for Judge
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Ben Freeman for Judge · benfreemanforjudge.com
“Ben believes judges should follow the law, protect constitutional rights, and treat every person fairly.”

Amanda Dunnuck

Democratic

Judge, Muncie City Court

The gist

Pledges to apply the law fairly, not decide by politics
Pledges to bring City Court efficiency to Circuit Court 5

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Pledges to apply the law fairly, not decide by politics
Elect Judge Amanda Dunnuck — Circuit Court 5
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Amanda Dunnuck for Judge · amandadunnuck.com
“Judges don’t make promises about outcomes, and they don’t decide cases based on politics.”
Pledges to bring City Court efficiency to Circuit Court 5
Elect Judge Amanda Dunnuck — Circuit Court 5
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Amanda Dunnuck for Judge · amandadunnuck.com
“Ready to bring the same efficiency to Circuit Court 5.”
About — Elect Judge Amanda Dunnuck
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Amanda Dunnuck for Judge · amandadunnuck.com
“reducing the active caseload by more than 50 percent”

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