John McCarthy
Candidate for State's Attorney, Montgomery County
Background
- Occupation
- Montgomery County State's Attorney
Montgomery County State's Attorney for the past 20 years, with more than 40 years as a prosecutor. He has served as president of both the Montgomery County and the Maryland State's Attorneys associations.
Documented positions
Education
Proposes expanding truancy prevention to every middle school
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County State's Attorney (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Expand our current truancy prevention program operated in cooperation with Montgomery Public Schools to every middle school in the county.”
Courts & justice
Supports expanding diversion programs
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County State's Attorney (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Continue the expansion of diversionary programs”
All sources (3)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Montgomery County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County State's Attorney (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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