Eric Hoffman (Indiana)

Eric M. Hoffman

Democratic Party

Candidate, Prosecuting Attorney of Delaware County, 46th Judicial Circuit

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 3, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Ball State University, 2000

Law

Indiana University McKinney School of Law Indianapolis, 2003

Personal

Birthplace

South Bend, Ind.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Prosecutor

Contact

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Eric M. Hoffman (Democratic Party) ran for election for Prosecuting Attorney of Delaware County, 46th Judicial Circuit. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022.^[source]

Hoffman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

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General election

General election for Prosecuting Attorney of Delaware County, 46th Judicial Circuit

Eric M. Hoffman ran in the general election for Prosecuting Attorney of Delaware County, 46th Judicial Circuit on November 8, 2022.

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Prosecuting Attorney of Delaware County, 46th Judicial Circuit

Eric M. Hoffman ran in the Democratic primary for Prosecuting Attorney of Delaware County, 46th Judicial Circuit on May 3, 2022.

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Date accessed: April 14, 2022 (source)

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Eric M. Hoffman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hoffman'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.

Originally from South Bend Indiana, Eric attended and graduated St. Matthew Cathedral Elementary School and Mishawaka Marian High School. Eric obtained a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University. He then graduated Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. Eric joined the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office in 2001 as a law clerk. In 2003, he was hired as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. In 2012, Eric was appointed Chief Trial Deputy. On November 6, 2018 Eric was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Delaware County to succeed Jeffrey Arnold. Eric is licensed to practice law in every trial court in Indiana, the Indiana Court of Appeals, the Indiana Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He currently prosecutes homicide cases and other selected crimes of violence. He also defends all of Delaware County’s criminal convictions in post-conviction relief actions. As Prosecuting Attorney, Eric is responsible for training and supervising the criminal division, the child support division, and the high tech crime unit.

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?

• It is my constutional duty to enforce the criminal law. Violent offenders and habitual offenders must be held accountable.
• Society has a right to be protected from those who prey on innocent victims. Mercy to the guitly is cruelty to the innocent.
• Prosecutors must stand tall and ensrue that victims' rights are honored and enforced.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about protecting the most vulnerable people of our community. We must protect those who cannot or will not protect themselves. Violent criminals, drug dealers, and habitual offenders must be held accountable for their actions.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Qualified - Experienced - Dedicated

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