Stephanie D. Ball, a candidate for St. Joseph Circuit Court clerk, has an unpaid default judgment of $5,628.05 resulting from a Citibank credit card debt. Despite claiming to be a certified credit counselor with experience in guiding others through legal processes, she filed no response to her own lawsuit. Ball's campaign documentation raises concerns about professionalism and accuracy, reflecting her tenure on the school board, where mismanagement led to inflated costs on a renovation project. This record complicates her candidacy for a position responsible for maintaining court records.

Chief Darryl Boykins signed a document in 2013 saying he was aware of no evidence of illegal activity by the police officers whose calls were captured on the department's wiretapped line, and no evidence they...

Two hours before I sat down to write this, the St. Joseph County Democratic Party posted a Facebook message that opened with the mourning of two fallen U.S. service members and closed with a campaign endorsement for Jamee Decio.

The clerk's office is defined by neutrality and precision, maintaining court records and overseeing elections without political agendas. Incumbent Amy Rolfes has established efficient procedures and achieved high confidence in election integrity. Challenger Stephanie Ball emphasizes empathy and advocacy but fails to address the office's objective requirements, questioning her suitability for the role.