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
Win for America Discloses $80.65 Million in Sportsbook Funding as a Recipient PAC Spends $3.67 Million on Maryland Races
A Maryland political group, Win for America, reported $80.65 million in donations but only $2.7 million in state expenditures, primarily directing funds to other PACs. Notably, American Future, receiving significant support, has predominantly favored Democratic candidates in Maryland, highlighting a trend of spending against Republican legislative opponents ahead of the elections.
Think Tank Backed by Soros Network Names Eight Maryland Counties for More Immigration
The Niskanen Center’s Migration Match Index identifies eight Maryland counties as suitable for increased immigration based on economic indicators. Funded by George Soros’s Open Society Foundations, the model advocates local and private sponsorship of immigrants without prior consultation with residents, raising concerns about the decision-making process and capacity for new arrivals.
Maryland’s Sports Betting Haul Hit $132 Million. The New Fiscal Year Is Starting Slower.
In fiscal year 2026, Maryland’s sportsbooks contributed $132.3 million to the state, a significant 48.8 percent increase from the previous year. However, early fiscal year 2027 saw a 17.5 percent decline in contributions despite increased betting volumes. The state’s take depends heavily on sportsbook performance and regulatory conditions.