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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe 2024 election includes several Indiana Supreme Court Justices, Indiana Court of Appeals Judges, and Marion Superior Court Judges. IndyBar stands in support of recommendations coming from both the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee and the Indiana State Bar Association to retain all judges on the ballot.
IndyBar is urging the retention of all eighteen Marion Superior Court judges on the November ballot. Based on the results of a 2024 survey conducted by the bar, the association is recommending a “Yes” vote for those judges required by law to stand for retention (approval or rejection by Marion County voters). To participate in the survey, attorneys were required to confirm direct professional contact with each judge they reviewed. Ultimately, nearly 1,000 of the licensed practitioners receiving the survey participated.
“Marion County voters should feel confident in the continued service of our Marion Superior Court judges on this ballot,” said David Duncan, Indianapolis Bar Association President. He added, “We feel very confident in recommending their retention.”
Marion County voters interested in learning more about the candidates can also now visit www.indyjudges.org for more information. The website contains biographies, photos, and the recommendations of both the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee and the Indianapolis Bar Association.
Leaders of IndyBar also join the leadership of the Indiana State Bar Association in encouraging Indiana’s voters to vote “Yes” for the retention of those members of the Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Court of Appeals currently on the ballot before Hoosier voters.
A recent survey conducted by the Indiana State Bar Association showed that nearly 85% of their members statewide that responded endorsed retention. In announcing their finding the ISBA aptly noted, “It’s important to remember that judges do not create laws; they interpret and apply them, guided by the Constitution and legal precedent. This independence is fundamental to a fair and impartial legal system, allowing courts to serve as neutral arbiters where justice is delivered without bias.” They further added, “Retaining a judge is about affirming their commitment to upholding the law and serving the people of Indiana impartially.”
Indiana Supreme Court Justices on the Ballot: Chief Justice Loretta Rush, Justice Mark Massa, Justice Derek Molter, Judge Peter Foley, and Judge Rudolph Pyle.
Marion Superior Court Judges on the Ballot: Linda E. Brown, John M.T. Chavis II, Stephen R. Creason, Charnette D. Garner, Danielle P. Gaughan, Alicia A. Gooden, Clayton A. Graham, Jennifer P. Harrison, Amy M. Jones, James A. Joven, Marie L. Kern, Helen W. Marchal, Jeffrey L. Marchal, Charles F. Miller, William J. Nelson, Cynthia L. Oetjen, Clark H. Rogers, and Jose D. Salinas.
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