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State's Attorney

Unofficial result: Won — Charlie Smith (Republican)

Source: elections.maryland.gov

Frederick County, Maryland

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:

Charlie Smith

Won

Republican

Charlie Smith is the incumbent Republican Frederick County State's Attorney and the 2026 Republican candidate.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Source: elections.maryland.gov