Heather A. McCarthy
Democratic · Indiana · 2026Top priorities
- Prioritizing a fair, firm and respectful courtroom
- Holding offenders accountable through the judicial process
- Protecting victims within the court system
Per the campaign site.
Biography
McCarthy is the City Attorney for Hobart and has nearly 20 years of legal experience in Northwest Indiana, including serving as legal counsel to municipalities and as a judge pro tempore across the region, per the campaign site. She previously spent a decade leading behavioral health programs and advocating for crime victims and their families, per the campaign site. She was named a 2022 Northwest Indiana Most Influential Woman Lawyer, per the campaign site.
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