Clerk of the Circuit Court in Prince George's, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Mahasin El Amin — Clerk of the Circuit Court in Prince George's, Maryland

  Mahasin El Amin serves as the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, a significant public office she has held since her initial election as a Democrat in November 2018. The voters of the county demonstrated their continued confidence by re-electing her for a second four-year term in November 2022. A lifelong resident of Prince George's County, her career is built upon a solid educational foundation, which includes a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Before her election as Clerk, El Amin cultivated a diverse legal career, serving as a law clerk in the Circuit Court, an attorney for Maryland Legal Aid, and an associate at the Law Offices of Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., P.A. She also has a history of leadership in the legal community as a past president of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association.

• Qiana Johnson — Clerk of the Circuit Court in Prince George's, Maryland

  Qiana L. Johnson is a legal reform strategist, author, and the founder of Life After Release, an organization dedicated to advocating for individuals affected by the criminal justice system. A Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Prince George's County, Johnson focuses her work on advancing legal literacy and promoting institutional accountability. Her advocacy is directly informed by her personal experiences within the legal system, including a period of incarceration. Prior to her current work, she served for ten years in the federal government. Johnson is also the author of the book "Lies, Alibis, and Plea Deals."