Newbury Justice of the Peace (Orange County)

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

14 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Newbury 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

Amanda Beaulieu

Democrat
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Mary Burnham

Democrat
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Ian Clark

Republican
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Patsy Cole

Republican
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Dennis Hopta

Republican
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Catherine Kidder

Democrat
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Scott Labun

Democrat
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Carolyn Marsh

Democrat
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James Merriam

Democrat
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Art Morris

Democrat
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Sarah Putnam

Republican
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Wayne Richardson

Democrat
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Kelsey Root-Winchester

Democrat
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Jean Welch

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for Newbury Justice of the Peace (Orange County) in 2026?
Amanda Beaulieu (Democrat), Mary Burnham (Democrat), Ian Clark (Republican), Patsy Cole (Republican), Dennis Hopta (Republican), Catherine Kidder (Democrat), Scott Labun (Democrat), Carolyn Marsh (Democrat), James Merriam (Democrat), Art Morris (Democrat), Sarah Putnam (Republican), Wayne Richardson (Democrat), Kelsey Root-Winchester (Democrat) and Jean Welch (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 Newbury Justice of the Peace (Orange 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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