Wells Justice of the Peace (Rutland County)

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

8 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Wells 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

Victoria Angis

Democrat
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Michelle Bates

Republican
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Paul Brotchie

P
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Salvatore Gullo

P
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Jerry Stein

Republican
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William Steinmetz

Republican
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Heather Thomas

P
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Cheryl Woodruff

Democrat
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Quick answers

Who is running for Wells Justice of the Peace (Rutland County) in 2026?
Victoria Angis (Democrat), Michelle Bates (Republican), Paul Brotchie (P), Salvatore Gullo (P), Jerry Stein (Republican), William Steinmetz (Republican), Heather Thomas (P) and Cheryl Woodruff (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 Wells Justice of the Peace (Rutland 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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