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Register of Wills · Harford County · 2026 Primary
The Register of Wills oversees the legal process of settling a person's estate after they pass away, ensuring assets are distributed correctly to heirs and beneficiaries according to the law. This office is responsible for maintaining permanent records of wills and probate documents while also collecting inheritance taxes on behalf of the state. By managing these sensitive transitions, the official ensures the orderly and transparent transfer of property within the community.
View all candidates in this raceJo Wanda Strickland-Lucas is a Democratic candidate for Register of Wills in Harford County in Maryland’s June 23, 2026 gubernatorial primary election. The Maryland State Board of Elections lists her as an active candidate who filed on February 24, 2026, with a campaign committee named “JoWanda Strickland Lucas for Register of Wills.” The official Harford County Democratic ballot shows Strickland-Lucas running unopposed in the primary for Register of Wills. She also previously ran for the same office in 2022 and appeared on the general election ballot that year. A 2022 Harford County voters’ guide described her as a community advocate and a former Social Security Administration claims authorizer, with experience working with elderly and disabled populations.
The Harford County Democratic Party newsletter from February 25, 2026 lists Jo Wanda Strickland-Lucas as a Democratic candidate who filed for Register of Wills. The party thanks all candidates running and their campaign staff, families, and volunteers in the publication.