Hon. Ryan D. Johanningsmeier

Ryan D. Johanningsmeier served as a judge on the Knox County Superior Court in Indiana from his election on November 4, 2014, until his untimely death in a plane crash on August 29, 2020. Prior to his judgeship, he worked as a deputy attorney general, demonstrating his experience within the state’s legal system. In the 2014 election, he secured the seat by defeating John F. Sievers with 56.7 percent of the vote, a notable achievement in the competitive Indiana judicial race. His career reflects a commitment to public service and the administration of justice in Indiana.