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
Who Pays for the Data Center Boom? In Maryland, the Answer Is Already You.
Marylanders face rising utility bills and infrastructure strains due to increasing data center operations, despite initial promises of tax revenue. Politicians, responding to community concerns, are questioning who bears the costs of this industry, suggesting measures like moratoriums and cost-shifting mandates to address the imbalance.
Maryland’s Ballot Replacement Is Done. Now Officials Say They May Count the Originals Anyway.
Maryland’s State Board of Elections has mailed replacement ballots to over 500,000 voters. However, it has revealed that original ballots returned by voters will still be counted if they belong to the correct party. This situation raises concerns over election integrity, particularly as various legal battles regarding voter rolls unfold.
Moore Vetoed Five Bills After Session. Here’s What He Killed — and Why It Matters.
Governor Wes Moore vetoed five bills from the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, revealing complexities in his priorities and legislative relationships. His veto of the controversial divorce records bill was seen as a stand for transparency, while his rejection of the local news funding bill raised questions about his commitment to supporting journalism. The vetoes…