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Anthony G. Brown

Candidate for Attorney General

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Campaign website
anthonybrown.com

Attorney General of Maryland since January 2023. Previously U.S. Representative for the 4th District (2017–23), lieutenant governor (2007–15) and a delegate for District 25, Prince George's County (1999–2007); an Army veteran and U.S. Army Reserve colonel.

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Photo: Official portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)

Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Pledges enforcement against scams and deceptive advertising.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Attorney General, 2026 General Election

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Disinformation · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “should aggressively combat scams, fraud, deceptive advertising, and schemes that exploit consumers”
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Environment & parks

  • Pledges environmental protection as a top priority.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Attorney General, 2026 General Election

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Priorities · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “My top priorities are protecting consumers, improving public safety, defending civil rights, safeguarding the environment”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges legal action against unlawful federal policies.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Attorney General, 2026 General Election

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Advocacy · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I will continue taking action against unlawful federal policies that harm Marylanders”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports restorative justice and diversion programs for juveniles.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Attorney General, 2026 General Election

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Criminal justice · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I support evidence-based approaches, including restorative justice and diversion programs”
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  • Pledges to enforce civil rights laws.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Attorney General, 2026 General Election

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Civil rights · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “defend constitutional rights, enforce civil rights laws, protect vulnerable communities”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Anthony G. Brown on them.

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