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Prosecuting Attorney, 42nd Judicial Circuit (Washington County)

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The prosecuting attorney prosecutes crimes in the circuit's courts and enforces child support orders.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Brock DawsonDemocratic

    • Pledges maximum sentences for sexual predators, accountability for repeat offenders

  • Tara Coats HuntRepublican

    • Supports close working relationships with law enforcement agencies
    • Hosted annual legal update training for police officers

Health & human services

  • Brock DawsonDemocratic

    • Supports more treatment resources for low-level drug offenders

  • Tara Coats HuntRepublican

    No documented position found.

Courts & justice

  • Brock DawsonDemocratic

    • Pledges to try cases rather than accept weak plea deals
    • Pledges to involve crime victims in plea negotiations

  • Tara Coats HuntRepublican

    • Supports public safety, accountability and equal justice as essentials

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.