Rita Mella
Democrat · Candidate for New York County Surrogate · November 3, 2026
About this race
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.
1 candidate ran for New York County Surrogate in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Where they stand
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Funding
$160K raised, $60K self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Robert Rosenthal | $100K |
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Quick answers
- What party is Rita Mella?
- Rita Mella is running as a Democrat.
- What does the New York 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.
- How much money has Rita Mella raised?
- $160K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Rita Mella?
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