York County will have a new probate judge as Miller wins Republican primary
.jpg "Anna Miller, left, defeated Daniel Harshaw, right, in the June 2026 Republican primary for probate judge in York County, according to unofficial S.C. Election Commission results.")
A familiar face in York County Probate Court has been elected by Republican primary voters to lead the office.
Anna Miller defeated Daniel Harshaw in Tuesday’s primary by a 63% to 37% margin, according to unofficial results posted by South Carolina’s election commission.
Miller has been an associate judge in the probate court since 2019.
Since no Democrat filed for the seat, Miller is expected to be elected in the November general election and take over the job at the end of the year. Current York County Probate Judge Carolyn Woodruff, a Republican, chose to retire and did not seek another term after 16 years on the bench.
The office handles administration of decedents’ estates, trusts, the issuance of marriage licenses, the appointment of guardians and conservators, minor settlements, and involuntary commitments involving the mentally ill or chemically dependent. The probate judge makes decisions in wills and estates that require litigation in the court, and handles the administration of the probate court office and court proceedings.
Probate judge is the only judicial position in South Carolina elected publicly by voters. Other judges are selected by legislators.
The term is four years and the annual salary is $172,971.04.
