Charles Staples Sr.

Charles Staples Sr.

Democratic Party

Candidate, Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable

Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

7

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Next election

May 5, 2026

Charles Staples Sr. (Democratic Party) is the Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable in Indiana. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Staples (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable in Indiana. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.^[source]

Elections

2026

See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable

Incumbent Charles Staples Sr. (D), Osnel Andre Sr. (D), and William Jackson (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Charles Staples Sr.
	Submit photo	Osnel Andre Sr.
		William Jackson

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2022

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

General election

General election for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable

Incumbent Charles Staples Sr. won election in the general election for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Charles Staples Sr. (D)	100.0	15,294

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,294
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable

Incumbent Charles Staples Sr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Charles Staples Sr.	100.0	4,223

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,223
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Endorsements

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2018

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

General election

General election for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable

Charles Staples Sr. defeated Keith Hartman Jr. in the general election for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Charles Staples Sr. (D)	64.4	19,849
	Submit photo	Keith Hartman Jr. (R)	35.6	10,988

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,837 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable

Charles Staples Sr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Charles Staples Sr.	100.0	5,712

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,712
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable

Keith Hartman Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Warren Township constable on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Keith Hartman Jr.	100.0	3,247

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,247
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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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