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Judge of Probate

Darien-New Canaan Probate District

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A judge of probate hears estates and trusts, conservatorships, guardianships and adoptions of children, and civil commitments for the towns of one probate district.

Open seat: the current judge, William P. Osterndorf, is not on the candidate lists. Candidates here come from the State Elections Enforcement Commission's candidate list; party lines (including cross-endorsements) are not known until the ballot is posted. From party/news sources: check against the town sample ballots when posted.

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