Marion Superior Court (Retention) - David Certo
Marion County, Indiana
My vote power
Retention race
Election date
November 3, 2026 · General election
About this office
- 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, Housing Affordability, Civil Rights,
David Certo
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
David Certo is an incumbent Marion Superior Court judge appointed to the bench in 2007 and standing for retention in 2026. He serves on Indiana judicial committees concerning probate and guardianship, and the retention committee found him suitable for another term.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
On 2026-03-13, the Indiana Marion County Judicial Selection Committee found Judge David Certo suitable to serve another term, placing him on the November retention ballot.
March 13, 2026
Source: secure.in.gov · researched August 20, 2026
Served as a member of the Indiana Guardianship Oversight Task Force, whose official final report was issued.
March 4, 2026
Source: in.gov · researched August 21, 2026
On 2007-08-01, David Certo's appointment to the Marion County Superior Court took effect after Governor Mitch Daniels announced it to fill a vacancy.
August 1, 2007
Source: in.gov · researched August 20, 2026