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Hamilton County, Indiana

Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 8

2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily L. Angel Shaw and Danica L. Eyler. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Emily L. Angel Shaw (Democratic), Danica L. Eyler (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 8, 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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Emily L. Angel Shaw

Democratic

Biography

Emily L. Angel Shaw appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Emily L. Angel Shaw.

Danica L. Eyler

Danica L. Eyler

Republican

Top priorities
  • Building a judicial system grounded in law, guided by compassion, and responsive to real-life challenges facing families and businesses
  • Bringing principled, practical, and prepared leadership emphasizing integrity and fairness
  • Giving undivided attention to litigants and basing rulings on case facts and legal standards

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Danica L. Eyler was appointed magistrate in 2025 and has more than 20 years of legal experience across family law, business law, criminal law, probate, and civil litigation as a member of a Hamilton County law firm, per the campaign site. Eyler is running for Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 8, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 8 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily L. Angel Shaw and Danica L. Eyler. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 8 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
Emily L. Angel Shaw, full profileDanica L. Eyler, full profileOfficial Indiana election office