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State's Attorney, Garrett County

Christian Mash

Candidate for State's Attorney, Garrett County

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Prosecutor

Garrett County State's Attorney since his appointment in January 2023, and a prosecutor since 2013.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Led re-establishing the county's Narcotics Task Force.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County State's Attorney

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

    “I have worked with police partners to re-establish the Narcotics Task Force in our county.”
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  • Pledges specialized domestic violence training for all prosecutors.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County State's Attorney

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

    “every prosecutor in my office has specialized training related to these crimes. We seek to make the safety of the victim the central focus.”
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Courts & justice

  • Supported establishing a county drug court.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County State's Attorney

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

    “I have also been central to the establishment of a drug court, in efforts to address substance abuse.”
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  • Supports diversion programs in some criminal cases.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Garrett County State's Attorney

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

    “there are certain scenarios where diversionary programs make financial and policy sense for all involved.”
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