State's Attorney in Prince George's, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Wanika Fisher — State's Attorney in Prince George's, Maryland

  Wanika Fisher is a Democratic candidate for Prince George's County State's Attorney. A former Assistant State's Attorney for the county, she has also served in the Maryland House of Delegates, where she was the Assistant Majority Leader. Currently, she is a member of the Prince George's County Council, representing District 2, and chairs the Health, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee. The daughter of Nigerian and South Asian immigrants, Fisher is a graduate of the University of Maryland and the Dickinson School of Law. Her political platform emphasizes a commitment to public safety and smart justice reform.

• Tara Jackson — State's Attorney in Prince George's, Maryland

  Tara Jackson is the acting State's Attorney for Prince George's County, a role she was appointed to in June 2025. As a member of the Democratic Party, Jackson is pursuing a full four-year term in the 2026 election. Her career is marked by extensive public service within Prince George's County, where she has held several key positions, including acting County Executive, Chief Administrative Officer, and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. Jackson began her legal career in the same office she now leads, serving first as a prosecutor and later as the Principal Deputy State's Attorney. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law, a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University, and a Master of Divinity in Leadership Development from Phoenix Seminary.

• Karen Piper Mitchell — State's Attorney in Prince George's, Maryland

  Karen Piper Mitchell is a Democratic candidate for State's Attorney in Prince George's County, where she has been a resident for over 50 years. A graduate of Largo High School, she earned her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. Mitchell brings over 25 years of prosecutorial experience to her candidacy. Her legal career began in 1999 as an Assistant State's Attorney in Charles County. In 2011, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first female Deputy State's Attorney for Charles County, a role in which she manages the legal staff and oversees daily operations. Mitchell also serves on the Maryland State's Attorneys' Association's Legislative Committee.