Manchester Justice of the Peace (Bennington County)

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11 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Manchester 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

Bradley Handlin

Democrat
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Martha Heilemann

Democrat
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Ruth A Hoffman

Democrat
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Cynthia Kilburn

Independent
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Bruce King

Democrat
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Frank Kropa

Democrat
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Richard M Long

Democrat
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Rebecca "Becky" Nawrath

Democrat
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Barbara Powers

Democrat
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Kelsey Towslee

Independent
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Thomas West

Democrat
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Quick answers

Who is running for Manchester Justice of the Peace (Bennington County) in 2026?
Bradley Handlin (Democrat), Martha Heilemann (Democrat), Ruth A Hoffman (Democrat), Cynthia Kilburn (Independent), Bruce King (Democrat), Frank Kropa (Democrat), Richard M Long (Democrat), Rebecca "Becky" Nawrath (Democrat), Barbara Powers (Democrat), Kelsey Towslee (Independent) and Thomas West (Democrat).
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 Manchester Justice of the Peace (Bennington 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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