About Your Next Mayor

After 25 years of dedicated service on the bench, Vicki Carmichael stepped down from the bench and is stepping into the race for mayor of Jeffersonville, Indiana, bringing a wealth of experience, a reputation for fairness, and a bold new vision for the city’s future. It is time for You To Be The Judge and elect Vicki Carmichael!

“After decades of upholding the law and listening to the concerns of this community from the courtroom, I’m ready to serve in a new way—by helping lead Jeffersonville into its next chapter,” said Carmichael.

Senior Judge Carmichael built a distinguished career based on integrity, impartiality, and public trust. Now, the mayoral hopeful plans to apply that same approach to address the challenges facing Jeffersonville, including public safety, economic revitalization, housing, and youth development.

“My experience has taught me that real change happens not just through rulings, but through leadership that listens, acts, and unites people,” said Carmichael. “Our city is full of potential, and it’s time for bold, collaborative leadership that puts people first.”

She is running on a platform that emphasizes transparency in government, investment in underserved neighborhoods, and pragmatic solutions to improve quality of life for all residents. As Senior Judge Carmichael transitions from the courtroom to the campaign trail, the message is clear: experience, justice, and community are at the heart of her vision for a stronger, more inclusive Jeffersonville.