Leitess is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Anne Arundel County election filings.
Anne Colt Leitess (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anne Arundel State's Attorney, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). No other candidate filed for this seat, so Anne Colt Leitess is unopposed; an unopposed candidate still appears on the Maryland ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified list.
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.
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Career prosecutor with more than 30 years of experience who has served as Anne Arundel County State's Attorney since 2013, per the campaign site. Was the first woman appointed to the office's Violent Crime Team and later led it, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Anne Arundel State's Attorney in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Anne Arundel State's Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anne Colt Leitess. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Anne Arundel 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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Candidate roster from official Anne Arundel County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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