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Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Richland County (Probate Division)

Full term commencing 2/9/2027

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1
Term
6 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The probate judge oversees wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, marriage licenses and civil commitments in the county.

Common Pleas judges run without party labels.

Robert A. Franco

No party listed

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Kelly L. Badnell

No party listedIncumbent

Richland County probate judge

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