Judges & courts

District Judge, 51st Judicial District

Division 1

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A district judge hears misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil cases, juvenile matters and probate in the district's counties. Nonpartisan.

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Ashley Renee Hampton

No party listed

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney; owner, Hampton Law

The gist

Pledges consistent decisions with compassion and respect
Pledges to work with local agencies to serve at-risk people
Supports programs that keep defendants from returning to court

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Pledges consistent decisions with compassion and respect
Candidate intro: Ashley Hampton, running for Henderson District Court Judge, 1st Division
Candidate questionnaire · The Hendersonian · Nov 14, 2025 · the-hendersonian.com
“I am committed to upholding justice with consistent decisions, compassion, and respect for every person who enters the courtroom.”
Pledges to work with local agencies to serve at-risk people
Candidate intro: Ashley Hampton, running for Henderson District Court Judge, 1st Division
Candidate questionnaire · The Hendersonian · Nov 14, 2025 · the-hendersonian.com
“working collaboratively alongside our community partners and local agencies to ensure that every member of these at-risk populations receives the services”
Supports programs that keep defendants from returning to court
AKZ's first forum offers different way of hearing candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 29, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“We don’t want to see people back in court again”

Lindsey Noller Turner

No party listed

Public defender, Vanderburgh County (Ind.) Public Defender's Office · Henderson County

The gist

Pledges order in court alongside compassion in each case
Pledges dignity, understanding and fairness for everyone
Supports using both treatment programs and consequences

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Pledges order in court alongside compassion in each case
Candidate intro: Lindsey Noller Turner, seeking Henderson County District Judge, 1st Division seat
Candidate questionnaire · The Hendersonian · Dec 15, 2025 · the-hendersonian.com
“I will maintain order in the courtroom while recognizing the human realities behind each case”
Pledges dignity, understanding and fairness for everyone
Candidate intro: Lindsey Noller Turner, seeking Henderson County District Judge, 1st Division seat
Candidate questionnaire · The Hendersonian · Dec 15, 2025 · the-hendersonian.com
“I will make sure everyone that comes through those doors will be treated with dignity, understanding, and fairness.”
Supports using both treatment programs and consequences
AKZ's first forum offers different way of hearing candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 29, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“she doesn’t see it as help versus consequences and would utilize both”

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