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Marion Superior Court (Retention) - A. Richard Blaiklock

Marion County, Indiana
Retention race

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,

A. Richard Blaiklock

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

A. Richard Blaiklock is an incumbent Marion Superior Court judge standing for retention in 2026. The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee found him suitable to serve another term, subject to approval by Marion County voters.

Track record

Track record — Legal Competence

Legal Competence · 1 favorable · 1 unfavorable

  • Was found suitable for another term by Indiana's Marion County judicial retention committee after review of qualifications and performance in office.

    March 13, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

    Source: in.gov

  • Judge Richard Blaiklock adjudicated K.B. delinquent for resisting law enforcement while finding the firearm allegation not true; the Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and vacated the delinquency adjudication because the evidence did not establish forcible resistance.

    May 16, 2025Unfavorable on Legal Competence

    Source: public.courts.in.gov

Sources: in.gov23