Maryland: Frederick County Circuit Court Judge

2026 General Election · November 3, 2026

A judge of the Circuit Court for Frederick County, the main trial court for serious criminal cases, major civil cases and family law. Judges first appointed by the governor must then win election. The race is nonpartisan. It is a 15-year term.

This race appears only on ballots in this district.

Election Quick Facts

October 13, 2026Registration deadline (same-day registration also available)
Oct 22–29, 2026Early voting (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)
October 27, 2026Last day to request a mail-in ballot by mail or fax (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections

2026 Candidates

Unopposed 1 candidate certified. No opponent is on the ballot.

Candidate list from the Maryland State Board of Elections candidate lists. Write-in candidates are not shown.

Compare the Candidates

Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Maryland. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.

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