Jim Nipps

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

Judge of the Orphans' Court in Washington, Maryland

Also running: Mark P. Brugh, Melinda S. Malott, Shawn Perry, Paul D. Banister, Debra Breeding.

James R. Nipps, a Republican, serves as a Judge of the Orphans' Court in Washington County, Maryland, a position he has held since April 9, 2024, after previous service from 2020 to 2022. Born in 1947, he is a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned a bronze star and commendation medal. Nipps holds degrees from Penn State University and Shepherd University. His professional background includes management positions at Potomac Edison (Allegheny Power) and Meritus Enterprises Inc., and compliance roles at Hub Scrap Metals LLC. He is a member of the American Legion Post no. 42 and the Antietam Exchange Club.