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Floyd County, Indiana

Floyd County Superior Court Judge, No. 3

2 candidates are tracked for Floyd County Superior Court Judge, No. 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christina Knavely and Maxwell McCrite. Candidate information follows official Floyd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christina Knavely (Democratic), Maxwell McCrite (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Floyd County Superior Court Judge, No. 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

What this office does

Trial court judge. A trial judge presides over criminal and civil cases at the first level: bail and pleas, motions, trials, sentencing and civil judgments. Judges are bound by state law and appellate precedent and are barred by judicial conduct rules from campaigning on how they would rule. Most states elect trial judges on a nonpartisan ballot; the term and the courts a judge may sit on vary by state.

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Christina Knavely

Democratic

Biography

Knavely announced her candidacy for Floyd County Superior Court 3 judge, marking her first run for public office, per News and Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Maxwell McCrite

Maxwell McCrite

Republican

Top priorities
  • Upholding the rule of law and defending the Constitution
  • Bringing integrity and fairness to judicial proceedings

Per the campaign site.

Biography

McCrite is a New Albany native who practices law at Lorch Naville Ward and has more than a decade of legal experience, including as a deputy prosecutor and pro tempore judge, per McCrite campaign site. He earned his law degree from Ave Maria School of Law and graduated from Providence High School, per McCrite campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Floyd County Superior Court Judge, No. 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Floyd County Superior Court Judge, No. 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christina Knavely and Maxwell McCrite. Candidate information follows official Floyd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Floyd County Superior Court Judge, No. 3 election in Indiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Indiana are on the Indiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Floyd County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Christina Knavely, full profileMaxwell McCrite, full profileOfficial Indiana election office