Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County State's Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Baltimore County State's Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah R. David. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sarah R. David (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Baltimore County State's Attorney, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. Every voter in Baltimore County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Sarah R. David

Democratic

Top priorities

Modernizing the State's Attorney's Office
Restoring community trust between prosecutors, law enforcement and the public
Crime prevention through stronger community partnerships

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David is Maryland's deputy state prosecutor, having joined the Office of the State Prosecutor in January 2018 and been promoted to Deputy State Prosecutor in January 2020, per The Daily Record. In that role she oversees the office's strategic partnerships, legislative agenda and budget, and manages a caseload of corruption and police-misconduct cases, per The Daily Record.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Baltimore County State's Attorney in 2026?

When is the Baltimore County State's Attorney election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Baltimore County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Sarah R. David, full profile Official Maryland election office