One candidate is tracked for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kara Elaine Krothe. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kara Elaine Krothe (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
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Kara Elaine Krothe appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5, 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 Kara Elaine Krothe.
Who is running for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kara Elaine Krothe. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5 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 Monroe County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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