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John McCarthy
Democratic · Maryland · 2026 · IncumbentMontgomery County State's Attorney since 1999, first elected after decades as a career prosecutor with the office since 1982; holds a law degree from the University of Baltimore, per montgomerycountymd.gov. Established the office's Gang Prosecution Unit and helped establish the county's Mental Health Court, per montgomerycountymd.gov. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John McCarthy.
Priorities
- Mental health courts and truancy court programs, per montgomerycountymd.gov
- Domestic violence victim support through the Family Justice Center, per montgomerycountymd.gov
On the ballot
Montgomery State's Attorney · Maryland · 2026
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