Middlesex County Surrogate

What this office does

Handles wills and estates. In New York the surrogate is an elected judge who probates wills, oversees estates and minors' property, and hears adoptions. In New Jersey it is a county officer who probates wills, appoints estate administrators and guardians, and files adoptions.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Middlesex County Surrogate in 2026?

Harold V. Kane, Jr. (Republican) and Claribel Cortes (Democrat).

Who is the incumbent?

Claribel Cortes currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

Handles wills and estates. In New York the surrogate is an elected judge who probates wills, oversees estates and minors' property, and hears adoptions. In New Jersey it is a county officer who probates wills, appoints estate administrators and guardians, and files adoptions.

Who should I vote for in the Middlesex County Surrogate 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.