James B. Rutledge, III

James B. Rutledge, III is a candidate for Attorney General Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Maryland. Running as Republican.

Attorney General in Statewide, Maryland

Also running: Anthony G. Brown.

James B. Rutledge, III is a Republican candidate for Maryland Attorney General. A 1986 honors graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, he has practiced law in Maryland and Georgia for over 30 years. His career includes extensive civil and criminal litigation experience in state and federal courts, with a background in contracts, fraud, and constitutional law. For the past two decades, his practice has focused on estate planning, real estate, and business law. Appointed by Governor Larry Hogan, he served on the Judicial Nominating Commission for Harford County. Rutledge was also a candidate for the Bel Air Board of Commissioners. A widower and resident of Harford County, he has two adult children.