State's Attorney
Unofficial result: Won — Tara Jackson (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:
Tara Jackson
WonDemocratic · Incumbent
Tara H. Jackson has been Prince George's County's interim state's attorney since June 2025, after serving as acting county executive and chief administrative officer. She prioritizes prosecuting repeat and violent offenders, fighting fraud, and second chances for youth.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 against
Sources: elections.maryland.gov2