Alfarena McGinty

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Alfarena McGinty

Democratic Party

Marion County Coroner

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Lee Sloan

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Northwest High School

Personal

Birthplace

Indianapolis, Ind.

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Government

Contact

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Alfarena McGinty (Democratic Party) (also known as Alfie) is the Marion County Coroner in Indiana. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on December 31, 2028.

McGinty (Democratic Party) ran for election for Marion County Coroner in Indiana. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

McGinty completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Alfarena McGinty was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned a high school diploma from Northwest High School. Her career experience includes working in government and as a certified medicolegal death investigator. As of 2024, McGinty was affiliated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2024)

General election

General election for Marion County Coroner

Alfarena McGinty won election in the general election for Marion County Coroner on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alfarena McGinty (D)	100.0	263,764

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 263,764
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Coroner

Alfarena McGinty advanced from the Democratic primary for Marion County Coroner on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alfarena McGinty	100.0	35,923

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,923
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McGinty in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Alfarena McGinty completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McGinty's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am running for Marion County Coroner in 2024 to complete the work that I have started. I want to continue to advocate for the decedents by determining the cause and manner of death, assisting in the public safety and criminal justice process, and to console families as they grieve the loss of their loved ones.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I care about families in our community
• I am committed excellence in forensic death investigations
• I want to expand data and prevention education for our community health

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Mental Health
Reducing Violence

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My qualities of openness and the ability to have compassion for those who are grieving makes me successful on THIS office.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Ability to understand death investigations and Forensic death excellence

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I did everything in my power to help grieving families understand how their loved ones died and to help them heal through that grieving process.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Hardees in Speedway at 16 and spent 2 years there

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

My Name is Victory!

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Losing my own child and navigating grief.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Many

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Transparency in any aspect of government work is critical in public service

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