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Judge, Marion Superior Court: Philip C. Sheward

Question
Retain: yes or no
Term
6 years
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A yes/no vote on whether this Marion County superior court judge serves another term.

Retention vote. The ballot asks: "Shall Judge Philip C. Sheward be retained in office?"

The ballot asks whether Philip C. Sheward should be retained for another term. There is no opponent.

Philip C. Sheward

Incumbent

Judge, Marion Superior Court

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  • Pledges to keep children's best interests paramount in family cases.
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  1. Pledges to keep children's best interests paramount in family cases.

    Philip Sheward — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

    “to apply the law to the testimony and evidence presented, and to keep the best interest of children paramount.”

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