State's Attorney
Unofficial result: Won — Sarah R. David (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
Maryland deputy state prosecutor with a University of Maryland law degree and experience in counterterrorism and corruption cases. Her priorities include preventing violent crime and improving support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Sources: elections.maryland.gov2