One candidate is tracked for Porter County Circuit Court Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rebecca Lynn Buitendorp. Candidate information follows official Porter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Rebecca Lynn Buitendorp (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Porter County Circuit Court Judge, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
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Rebecca Lynn Buitendorp is running unopposed as the Republican nominee for Porter County Circuit Court Judge on Indiana's November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per Indiana Secretary of State 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Porter County Circuit Court Judge in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Porter County Circuit Court Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rebecca Lynn Buitendorp. Candidate information follows official Porter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Porter County Circuit Court Judge 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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