21 apply for Indiana Supreme Court vacancy

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The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced Friday that 21 people applied to succeed Justice Robert Rucker on the Indiana Supreme Court vacancy. The candidates are:

•    Mr. Dale W. Arnett, Winchester, Indiana
•    Hon. Vicki L. Carmichael, Clark Circuit Court 4
•    Mr. Stephen R. Creason, Indianapolis, Indiana
•    Mr. Ralph E. Dowling, Muncie, Indiana
•    Hon. Peter R. Foley, Morgan Superior Court 1
•    Hon. Christopher M. Goff, Wabash Superior Court
•    Hon. Clayton A. Graham, Marion Superior Court, Criminal Div. 7
•    Hon. Maria D. Granger, Floyd Superior Court 3
•    Ms. Elizabeth C. Green, Indianapolis, Indiana
•    Mr. Lyle R. Hardman, South Bend, Indiana
•    Ms. Leslie C. Henderzahs, Fishers, Indiana
•    Hon. Steven L. Hostetler, St. Joseph Superior Court
•    Hon. Matthew C. Kincaid, Boone Superior Court 1
•    Hon. Larry W. Medlock, Washington Circuit Court
•    Ms. Jaime M. Oss, La Porte, Indiana
•    Mr. Bryce D. Owens, Pendleton, Indiana
•    Mr. William N. Riley, Indianapolis, Indiana
•    Mr. Peter J. Rusthoven, Indianapolis, Indiana
•    Mr. Andrew U. D. Straw, Schaumburg, Illinois
•    Rep. Thomas M. Washburne, Evansville, Indiana
•    Ms. Leanna K. Weissmann, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Rucker will retire this spring after 26 years on the bench. Initial candidate interviews will take place March 20-22 with semifinalists interviewed April 17-19. Gov. Eric Holcomb will select the next justice from three finalists chosen by the commission.

This story will be updated.
 

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