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Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland (Appellate Judicial Circuit 4): Peter Killough

Question
Retain: yes or no
Term
10 years
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Supreme Court of Maryland is the state's highest court. Its justices are appointed by the Governor and then stand for a yes/no retention vote in their appellate judicial circuit for 10-year terms.

Retention vote in Prince George's County (Appellate Judicial Circuit 4): Justice Killough was appointed by Gov. Wes Moore in July 2024. Voters decide whether he serves a 10-year term.

The ballot asks whether Peter Killough should be retained for another term. There is no opponent.

Photo of Peter Killough
Peter KilloughOfficial portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)

Peter Killough

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