Howard County, Maryland

Howard Clerk of the Circuit Court

One candidate is tracked for Howard Clerk of the Circuit Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jen Terrasa. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jen Terrasa (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard Clerk of the Circuit Court, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jen Terrasa

Democratic

Top priorities

Strengthening fairness, transparency and trust in public institutions
Improving equity, housing and healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Terrasa is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on the Environment and Transportation Committee who previously served 12 years on the Howard County Council, per the campaign site. A graduate of Oakland Mills High School who grew up in Columbia, Terrasa is running for Clerk of the Circuit Court for Howard County, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Howard Clerk of the Circuit Court in 2026?

When is the Howard Clerk of the Circuit Court 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Howard County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jen Terrasa, full profile Official Maryland election office