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Marion County has nine constable races, one involves a court case
Voters in nine Marion County townships will choose a constable today, but only two races have more than one candidate: Center and Perry townships.
Constables are likely best known for serving and carrying out orders from their township’s small claim court, including eviction notices. Under Indiana law, they also act as court bailiffs and have police powers to make arrests.
In Center Township, Democratic incumbent Kenneth Allen faces independent Melvin (Major) Hall II. Allen was picked in November 2024 by Center Township Democratic precinct committee members to fill the vacancy of the constable.
In August, Hall sued Allen in Marion Superior Court. He asked a judge to remove Allen from office by alleging Allen lives at a Lawrence Township house owned by Allen’s wife. Constables must live in the township they are elected to serve.
Allen testified he now lives in a downtown apartment. Judge John M.T. Chavis II denied Hall’s request to block Allen from office while the case continued. Read more on this race in our voter guide.
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The polls are open
Polls in Indiana are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you're registered and have a photo ID, you can vote. Check your county's website to find your polling location.
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