Strafford County, New Hampshire

Strafford County Register of Probate

One candidate is tracked for Strafford County Register of Probate on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jan Nedelka. Candidate information follows official Strafford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The only filer in either party. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

What this office does

Trial court judge. A trial judge presides over criminal and civil cases at the first level: bail and pleas, motions, trials, sentencing and civil judgments. Judges are bound by state law and appellate precedent and are barred by judicial conduct rules from campaigning on how they would rule. Most states elect trial judges on a nonpartisan ballot; the term and the courts a judge may sit on vary by state.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Jan Nedelka, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jan Nedelka

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports eliminating the Register of Probate office, viewing it as a vestigial role now that professional court staff handle probate functions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nedelka, a 19-year Dover resident and the currently elected Register of Probate, previously worked as an engineer and R&D manager at Eastman Kodak and has volunteered as a tax preparer for 15 years, per the Strafford County Democrats' candidate page. He also serves on Dover's Downtown TIF Advisory Board and Heritage Commission. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Strafford County Register of Probate in 2026?

When is the Strafford County Register of Probate election in New Hampshire?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New Hampshire are on the New Hampshire election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Strafford County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Strafford County Commissioner, District 2 Strafford County Commissioner, District 3 New Hampshire Executive Council District 1 See all 35 Strafford County races

Candidate profiles

Jan Nedelka, full profile Official New Hampshire election office