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Judge of the Orphans' Court, Washington County

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3
Term
4 years
Candidates
6
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Mark P. Brugh

Democratic

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Paul D. Banister

RepublicanIncumbent

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Debra Breeding

RepublicanIncumbent

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Jim Nipps

RepublicanIncumbent

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