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Prosecuting Attorney, 67th Judicial Circuit (Porter County)

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Public safety

  • Andrew L. BennettRepublican

    • Pledges proactive policing strategies to reduce violent crime
    • Pledges to tackle violent crime and drug issues
  • Gary S. GermannDemocratic

    • Supports license plate cameras only for public-safety purposes

Education

Health & human services

  • Andrew L. BennettRepublican

    • Proposes expanding access to addiction and mental health services
  • Gary S. GermannDemocratic

    • Supports jail-based addiction recovery and treatment programs

Government & transparency

Courts & justice

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