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Cynthia L. Oetjen
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2021 - Present
2030
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Cynthia L. Oetjen is a judge of the Marion County Superior Court in Indiana. She assumed office on February 24, 2021. Her current term ends on December 31, 2030.
Oetjen ran for re-election for judge of the Marion County Superior Court in Indiana. She won in the retention election on November 5, 2024.
She was appointed to the court on February 15, 2021, by Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) to replace Lisa Borges.[1]
Education
Oetjen earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and her J.D. from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law.[1]
Career
At the time of her appointment, Oetjen was serving as the deputy prosecuting attorney with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office since 2003 and as the Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center. Previously, Oetjen owned and operated a small business for 10 years. She also served in the Indiana National Guard for five years.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2024)
Marion County Superior Court
Cynthia L. Oetjen was retained to the Marion County Superior Court on November 5, 2024 with 72.9% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
|||
| ✔ | Yes |
72.9
|
193,833 | ||
No |
27.1
|
71,935 | |||
Total Votes |
265,768 | ||||
|
|
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Oetjen in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Cynthia L. Oetjen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana
State courts:
Indiana Supreme Court • Indiana Court of Appeals • Indiana Tax Court • Indiana Superior Courts • Indiana Circuit Courts • Indiana City Courts • Indiana County Courts • Indiana Municipal Courts • Indiana Small Claims Courts • St. Joseph County Probate Court • Indiana Town Courts
State resources:
Courts in Indiana • Indiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Indiana
