Register of Wills in Caroline, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Matthew R. Andrew — Register of Wills in Caroline, Maryland

  Matthew R. Andrew is an active Republican candidate running for the office of Register of Wills in Caroline County, Maryland, in the 2026 election cycle. Operating under his designated campaign committee, "Friends of Matthew Andrew," he officially filed for candidacy on August 7, 2025, to compete in the upcoming Maryland gubernatorial primary election. Andrew is a resident of Preston, Maryland. While detailed public biographical information and professional background details are currently sparse, his formal campaign filing reflects a distinct commitment to serving the local residents of Caroline County through this significant local government position.

• Frank Bartz — Register of Wills in Caroline, Maryland

  N. Franklin "Frank" Bartz is a Republican candidate for Register of Wills in Caroline County, Maryland. Raised in Henderson, Bartz graduated from North Caroline High School in 1992. He later attended Chesapeake College and the Mendenhall School of Auctioneering. A first-generation auctioneer, Bartz owns and operates the Delaware Auction Center in Clayton, Delaware, and served as President of the Auctioneers Association of Maryland. He brings a strong record of local government experience, having been elected to the Caroline County Commission in 2022. Bartz resides in Denton with his wife, Jennifer, and is an active member of the Greater Impact Church in Greensboro.

• Rob Blakely — Register of Wills in Caroline, Maryland

  Rob Blakely is a Republican candidate running for Register of Wills in Caroline County, Maryland. Based in Denton, Maryland, his campaign is organized under the committee Citizens for Rob Blakely. Blakely previously sought the same countywide office during the 2022 election cycle. In that race, he ran as the Democratic Party nominee, advancing past the July 2022 primary before ultimately losing the November general election to Republican Jim Phelps. Now running as a Republican for the 2026 primary election, Blakely is once again seeking the position to serve Caroline County voters as their next Register of Wills.

• Linda Dunn — Register of Wills in Caroline, Maryland

  Linda Dunn is the incumbent Republican candidate for Caroline County Register of Wills in the 2026 election. Appointed by the Orphans' Court following the passing of Jim Phelps, Dunn brings 30 years of hands-on experience working with estates. During 15 years in the Caroline County Register of Wills office, she held roles including Clerk II, Deputy I, Deputy III, Assistant Chief Deputy, Chief Deputy, and Register. A Denton resident with roots in the local farming community and a background as an Air Force family member, Dunn is dedicated to leading the office with the compassion, experience, and deep respect her county's citizens deserve.

• Zachary Eldredge — Register of Wills in Caroline, Maryland

  Zachary Eldredge is a Republican candidate running for the office of Register of Wills in Caroline County, Maryland, in the 2026 election cycle. Eldredge officially filed his candidacy for the local office in February 2026, launching his campaign committee under the name Friends of Zach Eldredge. He is a resident of Denton, Maryland, which serves as the base for his campaign operations. As a candidate in a competitive primary, Eldredge seeks the Republican nomination to manage the county's probate and estate administration services. Because public details about his background are sparse, his campaign remains focused heavily on Caroline County.

• Wade Scott — Register of Wills in Caroline, Maryland

  Wade Scott is a Republican candidate running for the office of Register of Wills in Caroline County, Maryland, in the 2026 election cycle. Operating out of Federalsburg, Maryland, his campaign is officially organized under the committee name "Electing Wade Scott". Because public information regarding his professional background, education, and specific campaign platform is sparse, his candidacy is primarily documented through his official filing with the Maryland State Board of Elections. Scott is competing in a crowded Republican primary field against several other candidates to secure the party's nomination for Caroline County Register of Wills.