Kate Sweeney Bell

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Kate Sweeney Bell
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Marion County Clerk
Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor
Prior offices
Marion County Recorder

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Indiana University, 2000

Personal
Birthplace
Indianapolis, Ind.
Profession
Marion County recorder
Contact

Kate Sweeney Bell (Democratic Party) is the Marion County Clerk in Indiana. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Bell (Democratic Party) ran for election for Marion County Clerk in Indiana. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Bell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kate Sweeney Bell was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 2000. Bell's career experience includes working as the Marion County recorder. She has been affiliated with the Marion County Democrats, Women in Motion, Coalition for Homelessness Intervention & Prevention, Indiana Stonewall Democrats, and the City Market Board.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2022)

General election

General election for Marion County Clerk

Kate Sweeney Bell defeated Andrew Harrison in the general election for Marion County Clerk on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kate Sweeney Bell
Kate Sweeney Bell (D) Candidate Connection
 
62.3
 
137,917
Image of Andrew Harrison
Andrew Harrison (R) Candidate Connection
 
37.7
 
83,514

Total votes: 221,431
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Clerk

Kate Sweeney Bell defeated Billie Breaux in the Democratic primary for Marion County Clerk on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kate Sweeney Bell
Kate Sweeney Bell Candidate Connection
 
55.7
 
24,084
Billie Breaux
 
44.3
 
19,193

Total votes: 43,277
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Marion County Clerk

Andrew Harrison advanced from the Republican primary for Marion County Clerk on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andrew Harrison
Andrew Harrison Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
21,988

Total votes: 21,988
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Marion County, Indiana (2018)

General election

General election for Marion County Recorder

Incumbent Kate Sweeney Bell defeated Paul Annee in the general election for Marion County Recorder on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kate Sweeney Bell
Kate Sweeney Bell (D)
 
64.8
 
195,209
Paul Annee (R)
 
35.2
 
105,819

Total votes: 301,028
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Recorder

Incumbent Kate Sweeney Bell advanced from the Democratic primary for Marion County Recorder on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kate Sweeney Bell
Kate Sweeney Bell
 
100.0
 
51,785

Total votes: 51,785
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Marion County Recorder

Paul Annee advanced from the Republican primary for Marion County Recorder on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Paul Annee
 
100.0
 
31,179

Total votes: 31,179
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kate Sweeney Bell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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A public official determined to fight for equal access to the ballot for every voter, regardless of age, race or different ability.
  • Protect voting rights
  • Keep the front door of government open to all residents
  • Be responsive to the community
Protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.
The Marion County Clerk's Office is often the front door of government for residents. Whether you're trying to find a public record, navigate the court system, obtain a marriage license, or vote, the Clerk's Office is where you go to get it done.
I am a proven leader who believes in putting the needs of residents first.
I babysat for a neighborhood family for many years.
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It's about bringing people together.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 5, 2022

Political offices
Preceded by
Myla A. Eldridge (D)
Marion County Clerk
2023-Present
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
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Marion County Recorder
2015-2023
Succeeded by
Faith James Kimbrough (D)