Kent County Register of Wills

What this office does

Handles estates after someone dies: accepts wills for probate, appoints the personal representative (executor) who settles the estate, oversees that process and keeps the permanent records. In Maryland the office also collects inheritance tax and probate fees.

Candidates

Next elections here

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

Also on Kent County ballots

• Kent County Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Kent County Commissioner
• Kent County Sheriff
• Kent County State's Attorney

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Quick answers

Who is running for Kent County Register of Wills in 2026?

Kristi Osborn (Democrat).

What does this office do?

Handles estates after someone dies: accepts wills for probate, appoints the personal representative (executor) who settles the estate, oversees that process and keeps the permanent records. In Maryland the office also collects inheritance tax and probate fees.

Who should I vote for in the Kent County Register of Wills 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.