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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