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Prosecuting Attorney, 32nd Judicial Circuit (LaPorte County)

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The prosecuting attorney prosecutes crimes in the circuit's courts and enforces child support orders.

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Chuck Watterson, IV

Republican

Attorney; former chief deputy prosecuting attorney

The gist

  • Pledges to prioritize violent and repeat offenders
  • Pledges prosecutor's office transparency and community engagement
  • Pledges to let deputy prosecutors try cases without fear
More about Chuck
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  1. Pledges to prioritize violent and repeat offenders

    Watterson announces candidacy for La Porte County Prosecutor

    News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com

    “supports a balanced approach to prosecution that prioritizes violent and repeat offenders while also emphasizing crime prevention”

  2. Pledges prosecutor's office transparency and community engagement

    Watterson announces candidacy for La Porte County Prosecutor

    News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com

    “he plans to increase transparency within the Prosecutor's Office and the justice system and expand community engagement”

  3. Pledges to let deputy prosecutors try cases without fear

    Watterson defeats Fagan in primary race for prosecutor

    News coverage · La Porte County Herald-Dispatch · lpheralddispatch.com

    “do it confidently and not with a fear of getting fired”

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