John McCarthy
Democratic · Maryland · 2026 · IncumbentTop priorities
- Mental health courts and truancy court programs
- Domestic violence victim support through the Family Justice Center
Per the montgomerycountymd.gov.
Biography
Montgomery County State's Attorney since 1999, first elected after decades as a career prosecutor with the office since 1982; holds a law degree from the University of Baltimore, per montgomerycountymd.gov. Established the office's Gang Prosecution Unit and helped establish the county's Mental Health Court, per montgomerycountymd.gov. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John McCarthy.
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