Clerk of the Circuit Court in Harford, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Shadé D. Bowman — Clerk of the Circuit Court in Harford, Maryland

  Shadé D. Bowman is a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court for Harford County, Maryland, where she currently serves as the Chief Deputy Clerk. A lifelong resident of the county, Bowman has dedicated her entire 19-year career in the Maryland Judiciary to serving in the Harford County Clerk's office. Her career began as a courtroom clerk before she was promoted to numerous supervisory and management positions, including Land Records Supervisor, Civil Department Supervisor, and Criminal/Juvenile Department Supervisor. This progression has provided her with comprehensive, hands-on experience in every facet of the office's operations. Bowman is a graduate of the Institute for Court Management and holds national certifications as a Certified Court Manager and a Certified Court Executive. She is an active member of the Harford County Bar Association and the Maryland Circuit Court Clerks’ Association.

• Michelle L. Karczeski — Clerk of the Circuit Court in Harford, Maryland

  Michelle L. Karczeski is the Republican candidate and current Clerk of the Circuit Court for Harford County, Maryland, taking office in December 2022. A lifelong resident of Harford County, she graduated from Fallston High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Frostburg State University in 1992. Before taking office, Karczeski accumulated over 14 years of experience working with the Maryland Judiciary. She is the founder and president of SETA Consulting, LLC, an IT consulting firm providing project management and support services to the state's court system. She resides in Bel Air with her husband and two sons.