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Register of Wills · Somerset 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 raceKeith B. Ward is the Republican incumbent Register of Wills for Somerset County and is seeking reelection in 2026. Official state and county election records list him as an active candidate who is unopposed in the Republican primary, and Maryland government biographies describe him as a lifelong Somerset County resident who has served as Register of Wills since being first elected in 2014.
According to a February 26, 2026 news report from Delmarva Now, Keith B. Ward filed as a Republican candidate for Register of Wills in Somerset County. The article provides no additional background information about his personal history, prior experience, or specific campaign positions beyond confirming his candidacy filing.
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