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St. Joseph County, Indiana

St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephanie Ball and Amy Rolfes. Candidate information follows official St. Joseph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Stephanie Ball (Democratic), Amy Rolfes (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Joseph 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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Stephanie Ball

Democratic

Biography

Stephanie Ball is a product of South Bend's public schools, holding a BA in Sociology from Johns Hopkins University and a master's degree in Public Administration from Indiana University South Bend, per her campaign site. She has worked for the State of Indiana, the Housing Authority of South Bend, and the South Bend Heritage Foundation, focusing on foreclosure prevention strategies for families, per her campaign site. She previously served on the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees, per her campaign site.

Amy Rolfes

Republican

Biography

Amy Rolfes currently serves as the elected St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk, per her campaign site. She has a background in education, nonprofit leadership and small business, per her campaign site. She completed Ball State University's Certification in Election Administration, Technology and Security program and represented Indiana on an international election observation mission to Guatemala, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race
Who is running for St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephanie Ball and Amy Rolfes. Candidate information follows official St. Joseph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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