State's Attorney
Unofficial result: Won — John McCarthy (Democratic)
Source: elections.maryland.gov
What does this office do?
- Deciding which crimes get charged and which are dropped
- Making plea deals and asking for sentences
- Working with police on criminal cases
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
John McCarthy is the Democratic candidate and incumbent for Montgomery County (Maryland) State's Attorney, running unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Sources: montgomerycountymd.gov · elections.maryland.gov