What party is John Sharpe?

John Sharpe is running as a Republican.

Is John Sharpe the incumbent?

Yes. John Sharpe currently holds this office.

Who is John Sharpe running against?

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

How much money has John Sharpe raised?

$1,900 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for John Sharpe?

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John Sharpe

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

In office now

John Sharpe is the Judge of the Orphans' Court. John Sharpe's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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 John Sharpe

Judge, Wicomico County Orphans' Court. John H. Sharpe has been a judge of the Wicomico County Orphans' Court since 2023, appointed to fill the seat of Judge Grover Green Cantwell, Jr., who died in September 2023.

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Where they stand

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Funding

$1,900 raised.

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-18.

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Also running

Melissa Pollitt Bright · Democrat
Jim Jester · Republican
Demetria Marshall · Democrat
Michael A. Hammond, Sr. · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is John Sharpe?: John Sharpe is running as a Republican.
Is John Sharpe the incumbent?: Yes. John Sharpe 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 John Sharpe running against?: Melissa Pollitt Bright, Jim Jester, Demetria Marshall and Michael A. Hammond, Sr., for Wicomico County Judge of the Orphans' Court.
How much money has John Sharpe raised?: $1,900 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for John Sharpe?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare John Sharpe's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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