Rochester Justice of the Peace (Windsor County)

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

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Windsor County ballots

• Andover Justice of the Peace
• Baltimore Justice of the Peace
• Barnard Justice of the Peace
• Bethel Justice of the Peace
• Bridgewater Justice of the Peace
• Cavendish Justice of the Peace
• Chester Justice of the Peace
• Hartford Justice of the Peace
• Hartland Justice of the Peace
• Ludlow Justice of the Peace
• Norwich Justice of the Peace
• Plymouth Justice of the Peace
• Pomfret Justice of the Peace
• Reading Justice of the Peace
• Royalton Justice of the Peace
• Sharon Justice of the Peace

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Quick answers

Who is running for Rochester Justice of the Peace (Windsor County) in 2026?

Amy K Braun (Democrat), Kevin Dougherty (Independent), Brenda B Goupee (Democrat) and Annette West (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 Rochester 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.