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2 candidates are tracked for LaPorte County Superior Court Judge, No. 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James M. (Jim) Macalka and Kurt R. Earnst. Candidate information follows official Laporte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
James M. (Jim) Macalka (Democratic), Kurt R. Earnst (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Superior Court Judge, No. 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
James Macalka declared his candidacy for judge of LaPorte Superior Court 3, stating he is seeking the position "to bring my experience, sound judgment and even temperament to the bench.", per LaPorte County Herald-Dispatch. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kurt R. Earnst appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Superior Court Judge, No. 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
