East Montpelier Justice of the Peace (Washington County)

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11 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · East Montpelier 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

Jan Aldrich

Independent
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Ed Deegan

Democrat
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Nora Duane

Independent
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Richard "Jez" Harrington

Independent
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Charles O "Cort" Richardson Iii

Democrat
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Edie Miller

Independent
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Jamie O'Hare

Democrat
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Becky Reed

Democrat
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Eyrich Stauffer

Independent
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Elise Thorsen

Democrat
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Janice Waterman

Independent
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Quick answers

Who is running for East Montpelier Justice of the Peace (Washington County) in 2026?
Jan Aldrich (Independent), Ed Deegan (Democrat), Nora Duane (Independent), Richard "Jez" Harrington (Independent), Charles O "Cort" Richardson Iii (Democrat), Edie Miller (Independent), Jamie O'Hare (Democrat), Becky Reed (Democrat), Eyrich Stauffer (Independent), Elise Thorsen (Democrat) and Janice Waterman (Independent).
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 East Montpelier Justice of the Peace (Washington 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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