Carol van Erven

Judge of the Orphans' Court in Talbot, Maryland

Carol van Erven is a candidate for Judge of the Orphans' Court in Talbot, Maryland — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Also running: Philip Carey Foster, Michelle Ewing, Elizabeth A. Ferguson.

Carol van Erven is a Republican candidate running for Judge of the Orphans' Court in Talbot County, Maryland, in the 2026 election cycle. Operating her campaign under the committee "Friends of Carol van Erven," she is a resident of Easton, Maryland. The Orphans' Court in Maryland is responsible for handling probate, estate administration, and guardianship of minors. Van Erven officially filed her candidacy in February 2026 to serve on this important judicial body. While detailed public records regarding her professional background and formal education are sparse, she has positioned herself as a dedicated community member seeking to serve the residents of Talbot County.