Judge of the Orphans' Court, Talbot County

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3

Term

4 years

Candidates

4

Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A judge of the orphans' court oversees estates, wills and guardianships of minors' property.

Philip Carey Foster, the court's chief judge, died on August 27, 2026, according to the Maryland Manual; his name remains on the certified ballot.

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