Judge of the Orphans' Court, Wicomico County
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:
Democratic
Community volunteer who says work with families shows that fairness, patience, and sound judgment matter in estate and guardianship cases.
Republican · Incumbent
Judge on the Wicomico County Orphans’ Court, which handles wills, estates, and guardianships.
Republican · Incumbent
Judge on the Wicomico County Orphans’ Court, appointed after Judge Grover Cantwell died in 2023.
Democratic · Incumbent
Chief judge of the Wicomico County Orphans’ Court, which handles wills, estates, and guardianships.
Democratic
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Michael A. Hammond, Sr.'s job, background, or goals.
Sources: elections.maryland.gov2