One candidate is tracked for Montgomery Clerk of the Circuit Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Bushell. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Karen Bushell (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery Clerk of the Circuit Court, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).
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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Democratic
First elected Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County in 2022 and is seeking a second full term unopposed in the 2026 general election, per Bethesda Magazine. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Karen Bushell.
Who is running for Montgomery Clerk of the Circuit Court in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Montgomery Clerk of the Circuit Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Bushell. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montgomery 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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Candidate roster from official Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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