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Judge of the Porter Superior Court
No. 4
- 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 Porter County's trial courts.
Health & human services
Heather A. McCarthyDemocratic
- Pledges attention to mental health in cases with vulnerable people
Christopher A. BuckleyRepublican
- Supports evidence-based mental health problem-solving courts
Courts & justice
Heather A. McCarthyDemocratic
- Pledges a fair, firm and respectful courtroom
- Pledges careful application of the law to everyone
Christopher A. BuckleyRepublican
- Pledges a firm and fair approach to all litigants
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