Judges & courts

Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court

No. 1

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

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

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Michael S. Bergerson

Democratic

Attorney; former judge of La Porte Superior Court 1

The gist

Pledges to clear case backlogs in Superior Court 1
Supports pretrial supervision for nonviolent offenders

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Pledges to clear case backlogs in Superior Court 1
Candidates share motivations for pursuing judicial seats
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“backlogs need to be addressed”
Supports pretrial supervision for nonviolent offenders
Bergerson announces re-election bid
News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com
“pretrial supervision for non-violent offenders, and foreclosure assistance for homeowners”

Jaime Oss

RepublicanIncumbent

Judge, La Porte Superior Court 1

The gist

Pledges timely handling of cases to reduce delay
Pledges fair and respectful treatment of everyone in court
Supports a more accessible, understandable court system

More about Jaime

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Pledges timely handling of cases to reduce delay
Priorities - Re-Elect Judge Jaime Oss
Campaign website · Jaime Oss for Judge · jaimeossforjudge.com
“Timely justice matters. Reducing delay helps families, victims, litigants, attorneys, and the entire community.”
Pledges fair and respectful treatment of everyone in court
Priorities - Re-Elect Judge Jaime Oss
Campaign website · Jaime Oss for Judge · jaimeossforjudge.com
“Every person who enters a courtroom deserves to be heard, treated with respect, and judged fairly under the law.”
Supports a more accessible, understandable court system
Priorities - Re-Elect Judge Jaime Oss
Campaign website · Jaime Oss for Judge · jaimeossforjudge.com
“The court system should be accessible, understandable, and respectful to the people it serves.”

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