The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee voted Friday to recommend 15 Superior Court judges for retention while determining that one judge should not serve another term.

Under Indiana law, the committee reviews sitting judges at the end of their terms and decides whether they are suitable to continue in office. Judges found suitable appear on the ballot in November, where voters decide whether they will be retained for another term.

After its review, the committee concluded that the following judges are suitable to continue serving:

  • A. Richard Blaiklock

  • Marshelle Broadwell

  • David Certo

  • Angela Davis

  • P. J. Dietrick

  • Kurt Eisgruber

  • Geoffrey Gaither

  • Ryan Gardner

  • Melanie Kendrick

  • Christina Klineman

  • Patricia McMath

  • Timothy Oakes

  • James Osborn

  • Marc Rothenberg

  • Phillip Sheward

Voters will decide in the November election whether those judges will be retained for another term.

The committee determined that Gary Miller is not suitable to serve another term. As a result, Miller will not appear on the retention ballot.

Under state law, Miller will complete his current term, which expires Dec. 31, 2026, but he will not be eligible to continue in the position after that date. The committee will begin the process of accepting applications to fill the vacancy at a later time.

The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee evaluates judges using criteria established in state law, including improvements to the administration of justice, judicial temperament, patience, decisiveness, dedication, and any disciplinary matters.

Judges undergoing review are interviewed publicly by the committee and also submit written materials outlining their work and accomplishments on the bench. Committee members may also observe courtroom proceedings, review feedback from attorneys, speak with references, and consult with the Office of Judicial and Attorney Regulation regarding any potential concerns related to compliance with the Code of Judicial Conduct.

Indiana law presumes that a judge is suitable for retention unless at least nine of the committee’s 14 members vote to find the judge unsuitable.

The committee itself is composed of members appointed by legislative leaders, representatives of the two major political parties, members appointed by bar associations, and two appellate court judges.

For the 15 judges approved Friday, the next step will be the November retention election, where voters will have the final say on whether they will remain on the bench.