Claribel Cortes

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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.

2 candidates ran for Middlesex County Surrogate in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Claribel Cortes

Middlesex County Surrogate. Nominated by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate in March 2021 to fill a vacancy as Middlesex County Surrogate, becoming the first Latina to hold a constitutional row office in the county. Previously served on the North Brunswick Township Council and Board of Education, was vice chair of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, and worked in television news, including for Fox News and ABC News documentaries.

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• Harold V. Kane, Jr. · Republican

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What party is Claribel Cortes?

Claribel Cortes is running as a Democrat.

Is Claribel Cortes the incumbent?

Yes. Claribel Cortes currently holds this office.

What does the Middlesex County Surrogate seat 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 is Claribel Cortes running against?

Harold V. Kane, Jr., for Middlesex County Surrogate.

Should I vote for Claribel Cortes?

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