Prince George's County, Maryland

Prince George's State's Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Prince George's State's Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tara Jackson. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tara Jackson (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Prince George's 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 Prince George's County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Tara Jackson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tara Jackson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Leading with fairness, integrity, and fiscal responsibility
Pursuing justice that is both strong and community centered

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tara Jackson currently serves as State's Attorney for Prince George's County after more than two decades as a prosecutor, executive leader, and public servant, per the campaign site. She previously served as Acting County Executive, Chief Administrative Officer, and Deputy County Attorney, and began her career in the State's Attorney's Office, per the campaign site. She holds a law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Prince George's State's Attorney in 2026?

When is the Prince George's 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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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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Prince George's Register of Wills Prince George's Judge of the Orphans' Court Prince George's Sheriff See all 39 Prince George's County races

Candidate profiles

Tara Jackson, full profile Official Maryland election office