Judge of the Orphans' Court
Unofficial result: Won — Susan Reeder Jessee (Democratic), Shuan Butcher (Democratic), Lois Jarman (Democratic)
Source: elections.maryland.gov
Frederick County, Maryland
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Karen Dacey
LostRepublican
Karen Dacey is a 2026 candidate for Frederick County Judge of the Orphans' Court.
Lois Jarman
WonDemocratic
Lois Jarman is a 2026 candidate for Frederick County Judge of the Orphans' Court.
Rebecca Chmelik
LostRepublican
Rebecca Chmelik is a 2026 candidate for Frederick County Judge of the Orphans' Court.
Democratic
Shuan Butcher is a 2026 candidate for Frederick County Judge of the Orphans' Court.
Democratic
Susan Reeder Jessee is a 2026 candidate for Frederick County Judge of the Orphans' Court.
Susan W. Wilson
LostRepublican
Susan W. Wilson is the incumbent Frederick County Orphans' Court judge and the 2026 candidate.
Source: elections.maryland.gov