State's Attorney in Dorchester, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Kenneth E. Thalheimer — State's Attorney in Dorchester, Maryland

  Kenneth E. Thalheimer is a Republican candidate for State's Attorney in Dorchester County, Maryland. A resident of the county for 13 years, he is a veteran of the Marine Corps and previously served as an Anne Arundel County police officer. He has been involved in the community by coaching youth sports and serving as a stadium announcer. Thalheimer ran for the same office in the 2022 Republican primary. More recently, the Republican Central Committee nominated him as their prospective candidate for the 2026 election, although his name will not be on the primary ballot due to a late filing.

• Victoria Lane Brohawn — State's Attorney in Dorchester, Maryland

  Victoria Lane Brohawn, a native of Dorchester County, is an attorney who briefly ran as a Republican for State's Attorney before withdrawing. She earned her J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law, an M.B.A. from Salisbury University, and a B.S. in Economics from Towson University. Prior to her legal career, Brohawn worked in finance and accounting as a Controller and Accounting Manager. She also served as a judicial law clerk in the Dorchester County Circuit Court. Her legal practice focuses on business and commercial law, real estate, and zoning and land use matters. Brohawn is a mother of two and resides on the Eastern Shore.