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Hamilton County, Indiana

Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Josh Kocher. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Josh Kocher (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Josh Kocher

Republican

Biography

Josh Kocher has served Hamilton County as a prosecutor since 2006 and was appointed to finish the final year of his predecessor's term as Prosecuting Attorney, per his campaign site. He grew up on the north side of Indianapolis, attended North Central High School, and earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law, per his campaign site. He serves as Treasurer for the Hamilton County Bar Association, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Josh Kocher. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney 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 Hamilton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Josh Kocher, full profileOfficial Indiana election office