St. Mary's County Judge of the Orphans' Court

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

4 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.

Candidates

Albert "Allie" BabcockIncumbent

Republican · Judge of the Orphans' Court
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Curtis J. King

Democrat · $1,996 raised (state filings)
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Bill MattinglyIncumbent

Republican · Judge of the Orphans' Court
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Michael R. WhiteIncumbent

Republican · Chief Judge of the Orphans' Court · $621 raised (state filings)
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Quick answers

Who is running for St. Mary's County Judge of the Orphans' Court in 2026?
Albert "Allie" Babcock (Republican), Curtis J. King (Democrat), Bill Mattingly (Republican) and Michael R. White (Republican).
Who is the incumbent?
Albert "Allie" Babcock, Bill Mattingly and Michael R. White currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.
Who should I vote for in the St. Mary's County Judge of the Orphans' Court 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.

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