Michele E. Loewenthal
Michele E. Loewenthal (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Orphans Court of Baltimore City in Maryland. She assumed office on July 25, 2011. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Loewenthal (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Orphans Court of Baltimore City in Maryland. She is on the ballot in the primary on June 23, 2026.[source]
Biography
Education
Loewenthal received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park in 1979 and her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1983.[1]
Career
- 2011-present: Judge, Orphans Court of Baltimore City
- 1992-Present: Of counsel, Sperling Law Office, P.C.
- 1991-Present: Attorney, Solo practice
- 1991-1992: Associate, Law Office of Samuel Tucker
- 1988-1990: Assistant attorney general, Office on Aging
- 1984-1988: Attorney, Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.
- 1983: Admitted to the Maryland Bar [1]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Baltimore, Maryland (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Orphans Court of Baltimore City (3 seats)
Incumbent Charles Bernstein (D), incumbent Lewyn Scott Garrett (D), and incumbent Michele E. Loewenthal (D) are running in the primary for Orphans Court of Baltimore City on June 23, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Charles Bernstein (D) | ||
 | Lewyn Scott Garrett (D) | |
| Michele E. Loewenthal (D) | ||
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2022
See also: City elections in Baltimore, Maryland (2022)
General election
General election for Orphans Court of Baltimore City (3 seats)
Incumbent Michele E. Loewenthal, incumbent Charles Bernstein, and incumbent Lewyn Scott Garrett won election in the general election for Orphans Court of Baltimore City on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michele E. Loewenthal (D) | 33.8 | 99,946 | |
| ✔ | Charles Bernstein (D) | 33.2 | 98,379 | |
| ✔ | | Lewyn Scott Garrett (D) | 32.6 | 96,492 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 1,291 | ||
| Total votes: 296,108 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Orphans Court of Baltimore City (3 seats)
Incumbent Michele E. Loewenthal, incumbent Charles Bernstein, and incumbent Lewyn Scott Garrett advanced from the Democratic primary for Orphans Court of Baltimore City on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michele E. Loewenthal | 33.7 | 51,211 | |
| ✔ | Charles Bernstein | 33.6 | 51,091 | |
| ✔ | | Lewyn Scott Garrett | 32.7 | 49,673 |
| Total votes: 151,975 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2018
General election
General election for Orphans Court of Baltimore City (3 seats)
Incumbent Charles Bernstein, incumbent Michele E. Loewenthal, and incumbent Lewyn Scott Garrett won election in the general election for Orphans Court of Baltimore City on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles Bernstein (D) | 34.1 | 127,206 | |
| ✔ | Michele E. Loewenthal (D) | 33.7 | 125,860 | |
| ✔ | | Lewyn Scott Garrett (D) | 31.7 | 118,535 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 1,820 | ||
| Total votes: 373,421 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Orphans Court of Baltimore City (3 seats)
Incumbent Charles Bernstein, incumbent Michele E. Loewenthal, and incumbent Lewyn Scott Garrett advanced from the Democratic primary for Orphans Court of Baltimore City on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles Bernstein | 34.2 | 48,254 | |
| ✔ | Michele E. Loewenthal | 33.2 | 46,811 | |
| ✔ | | Lewyn Scott Garrett | 32.6 | 45,969 |
| Total votes: 141,034 | |||
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2014
See also: Maryland judicial elections, 2014
Loewenthal ran for re-election to the Orphans Court of Baltimore City.
Primary: She was successful in the Democratic primary on June 24, 2014, receiving 22.7 percent of the vote. She competed against Charles Bernstein, Stephan W. Fogleman, Granville Templeton, III, Mark H. Weisner, and incumbent Judge Lewyn Scott Garrett.
General: She was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014. Three seats were up for election.
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Maryland • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Maryland
State courts:
Maryland Supreme Court • Appellate Court of Maryland • Maryland District Courts • Maryland Circuit Courts • Maryland Orphans' Court
State resources:
Courts in Maryland • Maryland judicial elections • Judicial selection in Maryland
