Jim Jester

About this race

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

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

About Jim Jester

Judge, Wicomico County Orphans' Court. James L. Jester has been a judge of the Wicomico County Orphans' Court since December 5, 2022. He was an assistant chief of the Salisbury Fire Department from 2001 to 2024, and has been an instructor with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute and a volunteer deputy chief with the Ocean City Fire Department.

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Funding

No contributions reported to the Maryland State Board of Elections for the 2023-2026 cycle.

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Also running

• Melissa Pollitt Bright · Democrat
• Demetria Marshall · Democrat
• John Sharpe · Republican
• Michael A. Hammond, Sr. · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Jim Jester?

Jim Jester is running as a Republican.

Is Jim Jester the incumbent?

Yes. Jim Jester currently holds this office.

What does the Wicomico 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 Jim Jester running against?

Melissa Pollitt Bright, Demetria Marshall, John Sharpe and Michael A. Hammond, Sr., for Wicomico County Judge of the Orphans' Court.

How much money has Jim Jester raised?

$0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

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