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JoinRun for County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate in Anne Arundel County County, MD
Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Aug 3, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Feb 25, 2025 - Aug 3, 2026
- Positions: Anne Arundel County ExecutiveMaryland 5th Judicial Circuit Court Judge - Anne Arundel CountyAnne Arundel County Orphans' Court JudgeAnne Arundel County State's AttorneyMaryland State Senate - District 3...
Job description
This County Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in the certain specific areas of probate or surrogate matters.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a citizen of the U.S. and Maryland, and registered to vote in State elections. Candidate must have resided in the jurisdiction for which they would serve for at least 12 months before the election. They must be at least 30 years old and retire at age 70.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 6740 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Filing phone number: 410-222-6600
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Anne Arundel Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is $25.
FAQ
How often is County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate elected?
The position of County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Anne Arundel County County, MD?
Filing fee is $25.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Anne Arundel Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
6740 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 410-222-6600.
How do I get started running for County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate?
You can start running for County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate does not include a primary or runoff election.
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