Judges & courts

Judge of the Randolph Superior Court

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 Randolph County's trial courts.

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Christen Commers Smith

Democratic

Attorney; part-time Randolph County deputy prosecutor

The gist

Pledges timely hearings and timely court decisions
Pledges fair, respectful and equitable treatment in court
Pledges loyalty to the law over party affiliation

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Pledges timely hearings and timely court decisions
Candidates focus on community (Randolph County Farm Bureau Meet the Candidates Night)
News coverage · The News-Gazette (Winchester) · Mar 31, 2026 · winchesternewsgazette.com
“to set hearings on time in a timely manner, and do orders in a timely manner”
Two seek Democratic nomination for judge (candidate questionnaire)
News coverage · The News-Gazette (Winchester) · Apr 7, 2026 · winchesternewsgazette.com
“ensure that hearings are timely scheduled and decisions are timely issued”
Pledges fair, respectful and equitable treatment in court
Two seek Democratic nomination for judge (candidate questionnaire)
News coverage · The News-Gazette (Winchester) · Apr 7, 2026 · winchesternewsgazette.com
“individuals coming in front of the court are treated fairly, respectfully and equitably”
Pledges loyalty to the law over party affiliation
Democrats push to support public education, rural communities
News coverage · The News-Gazette (Winchester) · Sep 22, 2026 · winchesternewsgazette.com
“My affiliation and my integrity are to the law, the Indiana Constitution, the U.S. Constitution”

Olivia S. Faddis

RepublicanIncumbent

Judge, Randolph Superior Court

The gist

Pledges fair and impartial justice for every resident
Pledges to hear everyone who comes before the court
Pledges a detailed approach respectful of the rule of law

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Pledges fair and impartial justice for every resident
Candidates focus on community (Randolph County Farm Bureau Meet the Candidates Night)
News coverage · The News-Gazette (Winchester) · Mar 31, 2026 · winchesternewsgazette.com
“I want to ensure that our court provides fair and impartial justice to everyone in our county.”
Pledges to hear everyone who comes before the court
Candidates focus on community (Randolph County Farm Bureau Meet the Candidates Night)
News coverage · The News-Gazette (Winchester) · Mar 31, 2026 · winchesternewsgazette.com
“I also believe that every individual should be heard”
Pledges a detailed approach respectful of the rule of law
Candidates focus on community (Randolph County Farm Bureau Meet the Candidates Night)
News coverage · The News-Gazette (Winchester) · Mar 31, 2026 · winchesternewsgazette.com
“true justice requires a judge who is detailed, fair and duly respectful of the rule of law”

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