Prosecuting Attorney of Marion County, 19th Judicial Circuit

What this office does

The county's (or judicial district's) elected prosecutor. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court on behalf of the state. In some states, such as Washington, the prosecuting attorney is also the legal adviser to county government.

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• Constable of Small Claims Court, Center Township, Marion County
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• Constable of Small Claims Court, Franklin Township, Marion County
• Constable of Small Claims Court, Lawrence Township, Marion County
• Constable of Small Claims Court, Perry Township, Marion County
• Constable of Small Claims Court, Pike Township, Marion County
• Constable of Small Claims Court, Warren Township, Marion County
• Constable of Small Claims Court, Washington Township, Marion County
• Constable of Small Claims Court, Wayne Township, Marion County
• Judge of the Marion Small Claims Court, Center Twp.
• Judge of the Marion Small Claims Court, Decatur Twp.
• Judge of the Marion Small Claims Court, Franklin Twp.
• Judge of the Marion Small Claims Court, Lawrence Twp.
• Judge of the Marion Small Claims Court, Perry Twp.
• Judge of the Marion Small Claims Court, Pike Twp.
• Judge of the Marion Small Claims Court, Warren Twp.

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 4,831 of 5,067 precincts reporting: Ryan Mears (Democrat) 184,283 (71.2%), Philip Foust (Republican) 74,677 (28.8%). From the official election results site (enr.indianavoters.in.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Prosecuting Attorney of Marion County, 19th Judicial Circuit in 2026?

Philip Foust (Republican) and Ryan Mears (Democrat).

What does this office do?

The county's (or judicial district's) elected prosecutor. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court on behalf of the state. In some states, such as Washington, the prosecuting attorney is also the legal adviser to county government.

Who should I vote for in the Prosecuting Attorney of Marion County, 19th Judicial Circuit race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.