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State's Attorney, Kent County

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The state's attorney prosecutes criminal cases in the county on behalf of the State of Maryland.

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  • Matt CrouchRepublican

    • Supports case-by-case review of juvenile charges
    • Supports restorative justice alternatives for juveniles when appropriate
    • Supports mediation, monitoring and mentoring instead of juvenile incarceration

  • Bryan DiGregoryDemocratic

    • Supports keeping appropriate juvenile cases in juvenile court
    • Supports expanding juvenile diversion programs
    • Supports community-based alternatives to juvenile incarceration

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