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Marion County, Indiana

Marion County Circuit Court Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Marion County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: KATE SWEENEY BELL and ROBBIN STEWART. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

KATE SWEENEY BELL (Democratic), ROBBIN STEWART (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion 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.

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KATE SWEENEY BELL

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Protect voting rights and election integrity
  • Expand voter participation across the county
  • Opposes the federal SAVE Act over concerns it creates barriers for eligible voters

Per the WFYI.

Biography

Currently serves as Marion County Clerk, the county's chief elections official, per WFYI. Previously served two terms as Marion County recorder and five years as chair of the county Democratic Party, per WFYI. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

ROBBIN STEWART

Republican

Top priorities

  • Improve poll worker training to enhance election security
  • Opposes the federal SAVE Act on constitutional grounds

Per the WFYI.

Biography

Is an attorney who has represented himself in court for the past two decades, according to state officials cited by WFYI, per WFYI. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Marion County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: KATE SWEENEY BELL and ROBBIN STEWART. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Marion 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 Marion County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
KATE SWEENEY BELL, full profileROBBIN STEWART, full profileOfficial Indiana election office