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Porter County judge candidate with DUI conviction faces disciplinary complaint
Original: Here is a local Porter County judge election where the Republican judge was arrested and convicted of a DUI. The Democra
A Porter County, Indiana judge election is drawing attention after the Republican incumbent's drunk-driving arrest and conviction. The Indiana Supreme Court's judicial disciplinary authority filed a complaint against him shortly before the vote, and the Democratic challenger is currently ahead. Commenters are highlighting the race as an example of accountability issues on local ballots.
Why now: A judicial candidate's DUI conviction and a disciplinary complaint shortly before the election make the local race noteworthy
Porter CountyIndiana Supreme CourtRepublican judge candidateDemocratic judge candidate
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- Here is a local Porter County judge election where the Republican judge was arrested and convicted of a DUI. The Democratic judge candidate is ahead. The judges' disciplinary authority filed a complaint in the Indiana Supreme Court against him right before the election. #… · KrissyKat@hoosier.social · 2
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