Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court, No. 3
LaPorte County, Indiana
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic
James M. (Jim) Macalka is listed in Indiana's official 2026 General Election Candidate List as a Democratic candidate for Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court, No. 3.
Republican
Kurt R. Earnst is listed in Indiana's official 2026 General Election Candidate List as a Republican candidate for Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court, No. 3.
Sources: in.gov · laporteco.in.gov