State's Attorney in Anne Arundel, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Carolynn Grammas — State's Attorney in Anne Arundel, Maryland

  Carolynn Grammas is a Democratic candidate for Anne Arundel County State's Attorney with over 25 years of experience as a prosecutor in Maryland. She served for more than two decades in the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office, where she was the Deputy Chief of District Court and led the Auto Manslaughter Trial Team, while also prosecuting violent crimes. After her tenure in Anne Arundel County, she became an Assistant State's Attorney in St. Mary's County. A former federal law clerk, Grammas has received recognition for her work from prominent organizations, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the U.S. Department of Justice. Her career reflects extensive experience in Maryland's legal system.

• Anne Colt Leitess — State's Attorney in Anne Arundel, Maryland

  Anne Colt Leitess is the State's Attorney for Anne Arundel County. A Democrat, she was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving her second term. Leitess received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1988. She began her legal career as an Assistant State's Attorney in Baltimore City. From 1990 to 2013, she served as an Assistant State's Attorney in Anne Arundel County, where she specialized in prosecuting violent crimes. Leitess was first appointed to the position of State's Attorney in 2013, a role she held until 2015. Subsequently, she led the Special Victims Unit as Chief in the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office from 2015 to 2018 before being elected in Anne Arundel County.