North Branford Judge of Probate (South Central Connecticut Planning Region)

What this office does

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Candidates

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on South Central Connecticut Planning Region ballots

• Bethany Judge of Probate
• Branford Judge of Probate
• East Haven Judge of Probate
• Guilford Judge of Probate
• Hamden Judge of Probate
• Madison Judge of Probate
• Meriden Judge of Probate
• Milford Judge of Probate
• New Haven Judge of Probate
• North Haven Judge of Probate
• Orange Judge of Probate
• Wallingford Judge of Probate
• West Haven Judge of Probate
• Woodbridge Judge of Probate

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Quick answers

Who is running for North Branford Judge of Probate (South Central Connecticut Planning Region) in 2026?

Charles E. "Chuck" Tiernan, III (Democrat).

What does this office do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who should I vote for in the North Branford Judge of Probate (South Central Connecticut Planning Region) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.