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Claribel Cortes
Democratic · New Jersey · 2026 · IncumbentClaribel Cortes serves as Middlesex County Surrogate, the countywide office that oversees probate of wills, estates, and guardianships. A North Brunswick resident, she is the first Latina elected to a countywide constitutional office in Middlesex County and is seeking a new five-year term.
Priorities
- Probate and estate services
- Guardianship support for families
- Multilingual access to Surrogate's Court
On the ballot
Middlesex County Surrogate · New Jersey · 2026
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