Sarah R. David
Candidate for State's Attorney, Baltimore County
Background
- Occupation
- Deputy State Prosecutor, Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor
- Lives in
- Towson
- Campaign website
- sarahforbaltco.com
She is Deputy State Prosecutor in the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor and previously was an assistant state's attorney in Baltimore City and chief of staff to the chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. She clerked on Maryland's Appellate Court and worked in the NYPD's Counterterrorism Division.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports prevention partnerships with schools and mental health providers
ReportBaltimore County State's Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“partnering with schools, law enforcement, mental health providers, and community organizations to address the underlying causes of crime”
Courts & justice
Pledges data-driven case handling and public performance measures
ReportBaltimore County State's Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I would implement a more data-driven and transparent approach to prosecution.”
Supports diversion for first-time and low-level juvenile offenders
ReportBaltimore County State's Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“especially first-time and lower-level offenders, I believe strongly in diversion and restorative approaches where appropriate”
Supports consistent consequences for repeat and violent juvenile offenders
ReportBaltimore County State's Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“For repeat offenders or more serious violent conduct, there must be clear, consistent consequences.”
Pledges to strengthen victim and witness services
ReportBaltimore County State's Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I would strengthen victim and witness services by improving communication and ensuring people feel informed, supported, and respected”
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: Baltimore County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Baltimore County State's Attorney: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
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