Maryland Attorney General 2026 Election

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The Attorney General of Maryland is the chief legal officer of the state and the head of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The Attorney General serves as the state’s primary prosecutor and legal representative, providing counsel to the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of the Attorney General are established by Article V of the Maryland Constitution and the Maryland Annotated Code. Key legal and operational responsibilities include:

Legal Counsel: Serving as the chief legal advisor to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Judiciary, and nearly all state departments, boards, and commissions.
State Representation: Representing the interests of the State of Maryland in all legal matters, including litigation before the Maryland Supreme Court, the Appellate Court of Maryland, federal courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Legal Opinions: Issuing formal written opinions on the constitutionality or interpretation of state laws upon the request of the Governor or the General Assembly.
Consumer Protection: Enforcing the Maryland Consumer Protection Act to investigate and prosecute unfair or deceptive business practices, including health club registrations and home builder licensing.
Criminal Prosecution: Investigating and prosecuting specific types of crime, including Medicaid fraud, insurance fraud, organized crime, and public corruption.
Independent Investigations: Through the Independent Investigations Division (IID), investigating all police-involved fatalities in the state and, as of 2023, exercising the authority to prosecute law enforcement officers in those cases.
Legislative Review: Reviewing all bills passed by the General Assembly for constitutionality and legal sufficiency before they are signed into law by the Governor.
Antitrust and Securities: Enforcing state laws regarding fair business competition and protecting investors from financial fraud through the Securities Division.

Composition and Election

Term Length: 4 years.
Term Limits: None (There are no restrictions on the number of terms an Attorney General may serve).
Election Cycle: Elected during the gubernatorial election cycle (e.g., 2022, 2026).
Eligibility: Must be a citizen of Maryland, a qualified voter, and must have resided and practiced law in Maryland for at least ten years prior to the election.

Candidates

Anthony G. Brown Democratic
Jurisdiction Prince George’s County Status Active Filed Regular -06/25/2025 Email info@anthonybrown.com Website http://www.anthonybrown.com Phone (410) 671-5307 Committee Name Friends of Anthony Brown	Contact Information 12138 Central Avenue #671 Bowie, MD 20721-