Paul D. Banister

Republican · Candidate for Washington County Judge of the Orphans' Court · November 3, 2026

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Paul D. Banister is the Chief Judge of the Orphans' Court. Paul D. Banister's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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

6 candidates ran for Washington County Judge of the Orphans' Court in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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What party is Paul D. Banister?
Paul D. Banister is running as a Republican.
What does the Washington County Judge of the Orphans' Court seat 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 is Paul D. Banister running against?
Debra Breeding, Mark P. Brugh, Melinda S. Malott, Jim Nipps and Shawn Perry, for Washington County Judge of the Orphans' Court.
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