What’s the job: Appoints representatives to administer estates and oversees the process. Serves as clerk to the Orphans’ Court. Provides safekeeping of wills and certifies domestic partnerships. Elected to a four-year term.

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Byron E. Macfarlane (D)

Democratic

Name: Byron E. Macfarlane

Byron E. Macfarlane.
Byron E. Macfarlane. (Friends of Byron Macfarlane)

Age: 43

Personal: I’m a lifelong Howard County resident, proud graduate of our public schools, and the first member of my family to become a lawyer and run for public office.

Education: Bachelor’s in Government & Politics, University of Maryland, College Park

University of Baltimore, School of Law, J.D.

Experience: Howard County Register of Wills (2010 - present).

Member, Howard County Democratic Central Committee; Legislative Director, State Delegate Peter Franchot (2004-2006); other roles in government, including in the U.S. Senate, U.S. Department of Justice, Maryland State Senate, Howard County Circuit Court, and County Council.