Berkshire Justice of the Peace (Franklin County)

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7 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Berkshire 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

Jayy Covert

Democrat
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Caroline Elander

Democrat
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Walter Elander

Democrat
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Marilyn T Lauffer

Democrat
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Ryan Roy

Republican
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Kenneth Sekuterski

Republican
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Shayna Sherwood

Democrat
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Who is running for Berkshire Justice of the Peace (Franklin County) in 2026?
Jayy Covert (Democrat), Caroline Elander (Democrat), Walter Elander (Democrat), Marilyn T Lauffer (Democrat), Ryan Roy (Republican), Kenneth Sekuterski (Republican) and Shayna Sherwood (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 Berkshire Justice of the Peace (Franklin 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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