Below is the master index of each jurisdiction. Each county will eventually have its own sub-page with full candidate profiles, pending filings:
Western Maryland
- Garrett County — No candidates filed yet
- Allegany County — No candidates filed yet
- Washington County — No candidates filed yet
- Frederick County — No candidates filed yet
Central Maryland
- Carroll County — No candidates filed yet
- Howard County — No candidates filed yet
- Baltimore County — Ralph Sapia
- Anne Arundel County — Ginina A. Jackson-Stevenson
Capital Region
- Montgomery County — James J. Dietrich, Catherine H. McQueen, Marylin Pierre
- Prince George’s County — LaKeecia Allen, Scott M. Carrington, Ada Elizabeth Clark-Edwards, Stacey Cobb Smith, Althea Stewart Jones, Donnaka Varner Lewis, Michael Ray Pearson, Todd Steuart
Southern Maryland
- Calvert County — No candidates filed yet
- Charles County — No candidates filed yet
- St. Mary’s County — Kevin R. Hill
Eastern Shore
- Harford County — No candidates filed yet
- Cecil County — No candidates filed yet
- Kent County — No candidates filed yet
- Queen Anne’s County — No candidates filed yet
- Talbot County — Philip T. Cronan
- Caroline County — No candidates filed yet
- Dorchester County — No candidates filed yet
- Wicomico County — No candidates filed yet
- Worcester County — No candidates filed yet
- Somerset County — No candidates filed yet
MDBayNews updates this page as new candidates file their campaign committees with the Maryland State Board of Elections or upon Governor appointment.
About Circuit Court Elections in Maryland
Maryland’s Circuit Court judges serve 15-year terms after appointment but must face the voters the next election cycle in what is usually a nonpartisan “judge retention” contest—or a contested race if challengers file.
Circuit Court judges oversee:
- Divorce & child custody cases
- Domestic violence protective orders
- Felony criminal cases
- Major civil suits
- Juvenile & child welfare cases
- Probate matters
- Administrative appeals
These judges hold significant influence over Maryland families, public safety, and civil rights. MDBayNews covers these elections so voters can understand judicial records, qualifications, endorsements, and decisions affecting their communities.
News & Updates
FBI Questions Maryland GOP Comptroller Over $100K Campaign Finance Discrepancy — Party Silent as Questions Mount
Maryland Republican Party comptroller James Appel is under FBI inquiry for a six-figure “inconsistent bank balance” linked to campaign finances. While no charges have been filed or wrongdoing confirmed, the situation raises concerns about accountability and compliance within the party, impacting its credibility in a Democratic stronghold. The story continues to develop.
Maryland’s Legal Offensive Expands: Brown’s Lawsuits Against Trump Now Top 55
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has initiated a legal campaign against the Trump administration, filing over 55 federal lawsuits as of February 2026. This aggressive strategy, supported by a $1 million litigation unit, raises questions about its financial impact on state programs and the opportunity costs for the Attorney General’s office.
Maryland’s 2026 Governor’s Race Is Set — And Wes Moore Is Running on a Record Voters Should Scrutinize
Maryland’s 2026 gubernatorial race is set, with Democratic incumbent Governor Wes Moore seen as a strong favorite despite concerns over his administration’s handling of budget, taxation, and living costs. The Republican primary features nine candidates, highlighting competitiveness. Voter sentiment will weigh Moore’s performance against rising economic challenges as the election approaches.