Chester Justice of the Peace (Windsor County)

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

12 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Chester 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

Kenneth Barrett

Republican
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Pat Budnick

Democrat
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Heather Chase

Democrat
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Linda Diak

Democrat
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Lise Duncan

Democrat
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Gerald Gleason

Republican
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Cheryl Leclair

Republican
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Russell Monier

Republican
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Nena Nanfeldt

Democrat
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Philip Perlah

Democrat
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Larry Semones

Republican
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Sarah Vail

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for Chester Justice of the Peace (Windsor County) in 2026?
Kenneth Barrett (Republican), Pat Budnick (Democrat), Heather Chase (Democrat), Linda Diak (Democrat), Lise Duncan (Democrat), Gerald Gleason (Republican), Cheryl Leclair (Republican), Russell Monier (Republican), Nena Nanfeldt (Democrat), Philip Perlah (Democrat), Larry Semones (Republican) and Sarah Vail (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 Chester Justice of the Peace (Windsor 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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