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Register of Wills · Caroline 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 raceRob Blakely is a Denton resident and Republican candidate seeking election as Register of Wills for Caroline County in 2026. He previously ran for the same position in 2022 as a Democrat, losing the general election to incumbent Jim Phelps. He has since changed his party affiliation to Republican and is now running in the crowded June 23, 2026 Republican primary alongside six other candidates including incumbent Linda Dunn, Matthew R. Andrew, Norman "Frank" Bartz, Beth Trice Carmean, Zachary Eldredge, and Wade Scott.
A Star Democrat news article dated March 2, 2026 reports on several contested races forming across Caroline County following the February candidate filing deadline. The primary election is scheduled for June 23 with early voting from June 11-18, and the general election will be held November 3 with early voting October 22-29. Rob Blakely is listed among candidates running for Register of Wills in Caroline County.