Indiana judicial elections
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Judges in Indiana participate in retention elections, partisan elections or non-partisan elections.
Primary election
In the primary, most candidates for the trial courts compete in partisan elections.
Exceptions are:
Circuit Courts
- Circuit Court candidates in Vanderburgh County, who run in non-partisan elections.
Superior Courts
- Superior Court candidates in Allen County compete in non-partisan elections.
- Judges in Lake County and St. Joseph County are appointed by the Governor and stand for retention two years into service and at the end of subsequent terms. [1]
General election
Judges of the Indiana Court of Appeals and Superior Court judges in Lake and St. Joseph Counties stand for retention. All other trial court judges compete in contested races.
| Court of Appeals | Circuit Court | Superior Court | Small Claims Court (Marion County) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retention election - 10 year terms | Partisan election or Non-partisan election of judges - 6 year terms | Retention election or Partisan election - 6 year terms | Partisan election - 4 year terms |
Results
Results are posted on the Indiana Secretary of State website.
Elections
See also
- Judicial selection in Indiana
- Election results
- Campaign finance requirements for Indiana judicial elections
References
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