Tim Hollems (Delaware County Circuit Court 5, Indiana, candidate 2026)
Tim Hollems (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Delaware County Circuit Court 5. Hollems is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Hollems completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
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Biography
Tim Hollems provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on March 17, 2026:
- High school: Columbia City Joint High School
- J.D.: Univerisity of Wisconsin Law School, 1997
- Bachelor's: Beloit College, 1987
- Profession: Magistrate Judge
- Incumbent officeholder: No
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- Campaign Facebook
Elections
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Delaware County Circuit Court 5
Maricel E. Driscoll (D) and Amanda Dunnuck (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Delaware County Circuit Court 5 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Delaware County Circuit Court 5
Ben Freeman (R) and Tim Hollems (R) are running in the Republican primary for Delaware County Circuit Court 5 on May 5, 2026.
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Tim Hollems completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hollems' responses.
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I currently serve as the Delaware County Juvenile Magistrate, where I preside over juvenile delinquency and Child in Need of Services (CHINS) cases.
Before joining the judiciary, I spent a decade as an attorney for the Department of Child Services protecting vulnerable children. Over my 30-year legal career, I have worked in both public service and private practice, handling criminal and civil matters including family law, bankruptcy, immigration, contracts, and collections.
Born and raised in Columbia City, Indiana, I moved back to Indiana with my wife, Jennifer, in 2003 to raise our family. I am honored to serve the people of Delaware County and is ready to serve as Judge of Circuit Court 5 from day one.- Experience Matters - Ready Day One Over the past 10 years, I’ve built strong experience in Circuit Court 5 and am already familiar with the kinds of cases it hears. In fact, I've already presided over more than 1,700 cases. With my background and training, including graduation from the Indiana Judicial College, I’ll be ready to lead on day one.
- Fairness and Integrity As Judge, my duty will be to the people who appear in my courtroom. Because I’ve served in a neutral judicial role for the past decade, I have no ties to past clients or conflicts of interest. I will judge every case on its own merits. As the Master Commissioner and as the Juvenile Magistrate, my actions promote public confidence in the independence, integrity and impartiality of the judiciary. That’s how I approach every case—I listen carefully, stay impartial, and apply the law fairly. My proven track record shows my committment to these values.
- Committment to Service I became a lawyer because I wanted to help people. Whether as a Public Defender, Attorney for the Department of Child Services, or in my current role as a Judicial Officer, I’ve always worked to make sure everyone has access to justice.
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See also
2026 Elections
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