Mears reelected for third term as Marion County prosecutor – Mirror Indy

Mears reelected for third term as Marion County prosecutor  Mirror Indy

Incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears faces Republican challenger Philip Foust to become Marion County’s next prosecutor. Incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears declared victory in the Marion County prosecutor’s race. Mears was reelected for a third term as prosecutor, handily beating Republican challenger Philip Foust with 71% of the vote to Foust’s 29%, with all vote centers reporting. In a social media post, Mears thanked Marion County voters for reelecting him as prosecutor and touted his office’s trial conviction rates and community resource programs. “I look forward to continuing to serve this community, standing up for victims and building a justice system that is both tough and fair,” the post said. The county prosecutor’s office handles charging decisions in criminal cases.

The prosecutor’s race was closely watched this year because political insiders believe Mears is eyeing a run for mayor. Voters also elected five other countywide representatives in the Nov. 3 midterm election. Democrats won contested races for county sheriff and clerk. Three Democrats also ran unopposed for county assessor, auditor and recorder. Mears has led the prosecutor’s office since 2019, when he was elected to replace Terry Curry, who resigned for health reasons. Mears was reelected to his second term in 2022. In his time as prosecutor, Mears has taken several major policy stands that have angered the Republican-controlled state Legislature. In