Prosecuting Attorney, 42nd Judicial Circuit (Washington County) · Indiana 2026 General Election

Brock Dawson

Democratic

Attorney

Pledges maximum sentences for sexual predators, accountability for repeat offenders
Supports more treatment resources for low-level drug offenders
Pledges to try cases rather than accept weak plea deals
Pledges to involve crime victims in plea negotiations

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Pledges maximum sentences for sexual predators, accountability for repeat offenders
Election 2026: Candidate for Washington County Prosecutor Brock Dawson
Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 14, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
“ensure that sexual predators face the maximum possible sentences, and so that violent and repeat offenders are properly held accountable”
Supports more treatment resources for low-level drug offenders
Election 2026: Candidate for Washington County Prosecutor Brock Dawson
Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 14, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
“When it comes to low-level drug offenders, we need to be allocating more resources toward recovery and rehabilitation.”
Pledges to try cases rather than accept weak plea deals
Election 2026: Candidate for Washington County Prosecutor Brock Dawson
Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 14, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
“The elected Prosecutor, however, must be prepared to go to trial.”
Pledges to involve crime victims in plea negotiations
Election 2026: Candidate for Washington County Prosecutor Brock Dawson
Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 14, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
“support crime victims by including them in the negotiation process, proactively communicating”

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Washington County prosecuting attorney

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Supports close working relationships with law enforcement agencies
Tara Coats Hunt for Prosecutor (campaign Facebook page)
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“I enjoy developing and maintaining working relationships with our city, town, county, state and federal law enforcement officers.”
Hosted annual legal update training for police officers
Tara Coats Hunt for Prosecutor (campaign Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Tara Coats Hunt for Prosecutor · facebook.com
“Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt, Chief Deputy Melissa Campbell and Deputy Nathan Bills held their annual legal update for officers.”
Supports public safety, accountability and equal justice as essentials
Tara Coats Hunt for Prosecutor (campaign Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Tara Coats Hunt for Prosecutor · facebook.com
“public safety, accountability, and equal justice are not just ideals”