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Lake County, Indiana

Lake County Circuit Court Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: MIKE BROWN and Leslie Dallner. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

MIKE BROWN (Democratic), Leslie Dallner (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

This race. The sitting officeholder, MIKE BROWN, is on the ballot.

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MIKE BROWN

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Michael A. Brown is the sitting Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court, first elected in the November 2022 general election after previously holding the office for two prior terms, per Lake County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Leslie Dallner

Republican

Biography

Leslie Dallner appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Circuit Court Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lake County Circuit Court Clerk in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: MIKE BROWN and Leslie Dallner. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lake County Circuit Court Clerk 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 Lake County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
MIKE BROWN, full profileLeslie Dallner, full profileOfficial Indiana election office