Jay Best, Jr.

About this race

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.

15 candidates ran for New Haven Justice of the Peace (Addison County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. New Haven Township voters.

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Also running

• Kathi J. Apgar · Independent
• Paul Audy · Republican
• Kathleen Barrett · Independent
• Gail Burkholder · Republican
• Mark Cahill · Democrat
• Andrea Gordon · Republican
• Marie Jewett · Independent
• Allen Karnatz · Democrat
• James "Jay" Lawrence · Republican
• Elizabeth "Liz" Marcotte · Republican
• Pamela Marsh · Democrat
• Mary Mcguire · Democrat
• Kathleen Ready · Democrat
• Donna Smith · Republican

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What party is Jay Best, Jr.?

Jay Best, Jr. is running as a Republican.

What does the New Haven Justice of the Peace seat 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 is Jay Best, Jr. running against?

Kathi J. Apgar, Paul Audy, Kathleen Barrett, Gail Burkholder, Mark Cahill, Andrea Gordon, Marie Jewett, Allen Karnatz, James "Jay" Lawrence, Elizabeth "Liz" Marcotte, Pamela Marsh, Mary Mcguire, Kathleen Ready and Donna Smith, for New Haven Justice of the Peace (Addison County).

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