IndianaLake County voters would elect superior court judges as terms end
Lake County voters would elect superior court judges as current judges’ terms end, with each seat coming up for election every six years.
What it does
Lake County voters would elect 16 superior court judges, with each seat up for election every six years. Sitting judges would keep their current terms; elections for their seats would come just before those terms end.
Argument forLake County voters could have a direct say in which qualified lawyers serve as superior court judges.
Argument againstJudges seeking election might feel pressure to favor popular positions when deciding cases that draw public attention.
More detail
Lake County voters would elect 16 superior court judges at general elections every six years. These are the 16 Lake County superior court seats. The circuit court judge may also sit on that court. Candidates must live in Lake County and be allowed to practice law in Indiana. If enacted, these rules would take effect July 1, 2026. For judges serving on June 30, 2026, each seat’s first election would be at the general election immediately before that judge’s current term ends.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Dec 8Authored by Senator Randolph Lonnie MLatest
- Dec 8First reading: referred to Committee on JudiciaryIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingGovernment & Ethics