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JoinRun for County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate in Baltimore city County, MD
Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline:
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: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Maryland 8th Judicial Circuit Court Judge - Baltimore CityBaltimore City Orphans' Court JudgeBaltimore City SheriffBaltimore City Wills RegisterBaltimore City State's Attorney...
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 jurisdiction for at least 12 months before the election. Candidate must be an attorney barred in the State of Maryland. They must be at least 30 years of age and retire at age 70.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 417 E. Fayette St., Benton Office Building, Room #129, Baltimore, MD 21202
Filing phone number: 410-396-5550
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Baltimore City Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is $150.
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 Baltimore city County, MD?
Filing fee is $150.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Baltimore City Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
417 E. Fayette St., Benton Office Building, Room #129, Baltimore, MD 21202.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 410-396-5550.
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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