Pierce 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

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Next elections here

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

Also on Pierce County ballots

• Pierce County Commissioner By District, District 1
• Pierce County Commissioner By District, District 3
• Pierce County Commissioner By District, District 5
• Pierce County Recorder
• Pierce County Sheriff

All Pierce County races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for Pierce County State's Attorney in 2026?

Meredith Childress and Galen J Mack.

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 Pierce County State's Attorney race?

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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.