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Porter County, Indiana

Porter County Circuit Court Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Porter County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: BARBARA DOMER and JACKIE HANEY. Candidate information follows official Porter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

BARBARA DOMER (Democratic), JACKIE HANEY (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Porter 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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BARBARA DOMER

Democratic

Biography

Barbara Domer is a Valparaiso City Council member (District 3) and has lived in Valparaiso for 33 years, per the Chicago Tribune and her council website. She is running for the clerk's seat being vacated by Democrat Jessica Bailey, who has termed out, per the Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

JACKIE HANEY

Republican

Biography

Jackie Haney has nearly 30 years of experience in the Porter County Clerk's Office and currently serves as Chief Finance Deputy, per her campaign site.

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

2 candidates are tracked for Porter County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: BARBARA DOMER and JACKIE HANEY. Candidate information follows official Porter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Porter 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 Porter County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Porter County RecorderPorter County SheriffPorter County CoronerSee all 21 Porter County races
Candidate profiles
BARBARA DOMER, full profileJACKIE HANEY, full profileOfficial Indiana election office