Prince George's County, Maryland

Prince George's Clerk of the Circuit Court

One candidate is tracked for Prince George's Clerk of the Circuit Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Qiana Johnson. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Qiana Johnson (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Prince George's 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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Qiana Johnson

Democratic

Top priorities

Building a court system that is secure, efficient and equitable
Delivering accountability and restoring trust through transparency
Ensuring every resident receives respectful, equitable service

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Johnson is the founder of Courtwatch PG, a criminal justice reform effort that monitored court cases and jail conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and founder of the reentry nonprofit Life After Release, per The Baltimore Banner.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Prince George's Clerk of the Circuit Court in 2026?

When is the Prince George's 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 Prince George's County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Qiana Johnson, full profile Official Maryland election office