David M. Schaeffer, Sr.

Judge of the Orphans' Court in Cecil, Maryland

David M. Schaeffer, Sr. is a candidate for Judge of the Orphans' Court in Cecil, Maryland — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Democratic.

Also running: Teresa M. DiFabbio-Crawley, Donna Caudell, Carolyn L. Crouch, Jackie Gregory, Robin Peck.

David M. Schaeffer, Sr. is a Democratic candidate running for Judge of the Orphans' Court in Cecil County, Maryland. A longtime resident of Elkton, Maryland, Schaeffer has deep roots in his local community. He is running to serve his county in the upcoming 2026 election, having established his campaign committee, David Schaeffer for Orphans Court Judge. Schaeffer is a devoted family man who was married to his late wife, Kathaleen, for thirty-eight years before her passing in 2019. Together, they raised two sons, David Jr. and Daniel. As a candidate, he is dedicated to bringing his steady judgment to the Cecil County Orphans' Court.