St. Mary's County State's Attorney

What this office does

The elected prosecutor for the county in states such as Maryland, Vermont, North Dakota and Illinois. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court for the state. In North Dakota the state's attorney also defends lawsuits against the county.

Candidates

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on St. Mary's County ballots

• St. Mary's County Clerk of the Circuit Court
• St. Mary's County Commissioner, Commissioner District 1
• St. Mary's County Commissioner, Commissioner District 2
• St. Mary's County Commissioner, Commissioner District 3
• St. Mary's County Commissioner, Commissioner District 4
• St. Mary's County Commissioner President
• St. Mary's County Register of Wills
• St. Mary's County Sheriff
• St. Mary's County Treasurer

All St. Mary's County races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for St. Mary's County State's Attorney in 2026?

Jaymi Sterling (Republican).

What does this office do?

The elected prosecutor for the county in states such as Maryland, Vermont, North Dakota and Illinois. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court for the state. In North Dakota the state's attorney also defends lawsuits against the county.

Who should I vote for in the St. Mary's County State's Attorney race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.