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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.

Courts & justice

  • Michael S. BergersonDemocratic

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

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

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