Jim Jester

Jim Jester is a candidate for Judge of the Orphans' Court Primary Election in 2026 in Wicomico, Maryland. Running as Republican.

Judge of the Orphans' Court in Wicomico, Maryland

Also running: Demetria Marshall, Melissa Pollitt Bright, Michael A. Hammond, Sr., John Sharpe.

Jim Jester is a political figure and resident of Salisbury, Maryland, who is active in local government matters. As a member of the Republican Party, Jester ran for election to serve as a Judge of the Orphans' Court of Wicomico County. He competed in the Republican primary election held on July 19, 2022, where he successfully advanced to the general election. On November 8, 2022, he appeared on the general election ballot alongside both Democratic and Republican challengers for the judicial position. Jester has also been involved with the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee and has publicly engaged with the county council regarding local schools.