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Porter County Coroner

Unofficial result: Won — Julie Wiencken-Smith (Democratic)

Source: enr.indianavoters.in.gov

Porter County, Indiana
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Deciding which deaths get investigated
  • Finding the official cause of death
  • Issuing death certificates

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Public Safety and Crime Control,

Candidates:

Brian Bowles

Lost

Republican

Brian Bowles is the Republican candidate for Porter County Coroner in the November 3, 2026 general election. His campaign biography states that he has worked in the Porter County Coroner’s Office for nine years and served as Chief Deputy Coroner for seven years.

Julie Wiencken-Smith

Won

Democratic

Julie Wiencken-Smith is the Democratic candidate for Porter County Coroner. The official county page identifies Cyndi Dykes as current coroner; reviewed sources show no public office or official campaign website for Wiencken-Smith.

Sources: portercountyin.gov2