Clerk of the Circuit Court in Caroline, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Peggy A. Gallagher — Clerk of the Circuit Court in Caroline, Maryland

  Peggy A. Gallagher is a Republican candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Caroline County, Maryland. A lifetime Caroline County resident, she brings over thirty-five years of professional legal and court experience to her campaign. Gallagher began her career working at the Law Offices of Jensen and Jensen from 1990 to 1992, and later at the Law Offices of Robert A. Thornton, Jr. from 1992 to 2000. She then transitioned to the public sector, serving in the Judges' Chambers of the Circuit Court for Caroline County until 2004. Since 2004, Gallagher has worked directly in the Clerk's Office, gaining extensive expertise as a Senior Criminal Clerk.

• Margie S. Hannawald — Clerk of the Circuit Court in Caroline, Maryland

  Margie S. Hannawald is a Republican candidate running for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Caroline County, Maryland, in the 2026 election. A lifelong resident of Caroline County residing in Denton, Hannawald brings over twelve years of professional experience and working knowledge to the Clerk's office. She is a graduate of the Court Supervisor and Manager Certificate Program. Deeply connected to her local community, she comes from a farming family and has publicly advocated for preserving county agricultural land from solar development. Furthermore, Hannawald is a mother of three and an active supporter of endometriosis awareness through Endo Warriors of the Eastern Shore.

• Stephanie B. Ramsey — Clerk of the Circuit Court in Caroline, Maryland

  Stephanie B. Ramsey is a Republican candidate running for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court in Caroline County, Maryland, for the 2026 election cycle. She officially filed her declaration of candidacy for the Republican primary in May 2025. Her official campaign committee is registered under the name Friends of Stephanie Ramsey. Her campaign operates out of Marydel, Maryland, and she maintains an active social media presence to connect directly with voters. Ramsey is competing in a contested local primary race, appearing on the Republican ballot alongside several other contenders vying to serve as the county's next Circuit Court Clerk.