Thetford Justice of the Peace (Orange County)

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

10 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Thetford 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

Kate Van Arman

Republican
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Richard Balagur

Democrat
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Marion Betts

Independent
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Robin Brown

Republican
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Wendy Cole

Democrat
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Jessica Eaton

Independent
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Gregory A Kasten

Independent
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William "Bill" Keegan

Democrat
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Jamie Kopsala

Republican
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Orin Pacht

Democrat
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Quick answers

Who is running for Thetford Justice of the Peace (Orange County) in 2026?
Kate Van Arman (Republican), Richard Balagur (Democrat), Marion Betts (Independent), Robin Brown (Republican), Wendy Cole (Democrat), Jessica Eaton (Independent), Gregory A Kasten (Independent), William "Bill" Keegan (Democrat), Jamie Kopsala (Republican) and Orin Pacht (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 Thetford 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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