New Haven Justice of the Peace (Addison County)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

15 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · New Haven Township voters

What this office does

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Candidates

Kathi J. Apgar

Independent
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Paul Audy

Republican
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Kathleen Barrett

Independent
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Gail Burkholder

Republican
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Mark Cahill

Democrat
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Andrea Gordon

Republican
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Marie Jewett

Independent
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Jay Best, Jr.

Republican
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Allen Karnatz

Democrat
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James "Jay" Lawrence

Republican
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Elizabeth "Liz" Marcotte

Republican
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Pamela Marsh

Democrat
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Mary Mcguire

Democrat
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Kathleen Ready

Democrat
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Donna Smith

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for New Haven Justice of the Peace (Addison County) in 2026?
Kathi J. Apgar (Independent), Paul Audy (Republican), Kathleen Barrett (Independent), Gail Burkholder (Republican), Mark Cahill (Democrat), Andrea Gordon (Republican), Marie Jewett (Independent), Jay Best, Jr. (Republican), Allen Karnatz (Democrat), James "Jay" Lawrence (Republican), Elizabeth "Liz" Marcotte (Republican), Pamela Marsh (Democrat), Mary Mcguire (Democrat), Kathleen Ready (Democrat) and Donna Smith (Republican).
What does this office do?
A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.
Who should I vote for in the New Haven Justice of the Peace (Addison County) 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.

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