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Attorney General · Maryland · 2026 Primary
The Attorney General serves as Maryland’s chief legal officer, providing legal advice to the Governor, the General Assembly, and state agencies while representing the state in legal disputes. They are responsible for handling criminal appeals and enforcing laws that protect residents from consumer fraud, civil rights violations, and environmental harm. This office is important because the Attorney General determines how the state defends its laws and which legal issues to prioritize on behalf of the public.
View all candidates in this raceAnthony G. Brown is a Maryland attorney seeking re-election as Attorney General after serving in Congress and previously as Lieutenant Governor. He describes himself as someone who has spent his life standing up for people, fighting inequality, and delivering results across various levels of public service. As Attorney General, he emphasizes building a fairer, safer future through initiatives like the Office of Equity, Policy, and Engagement and expanding accountability within law enforcement. His background includes serving in the U.S. Army, practicing law, and advocating for victims of sexual harassment and low-income defendants. He aims to protect Marylanders' rights against federal rollbacks on environmental protections, voting rights, and reproductive freedoms.
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"building a fairer, safer, and more just future for every Marylander"
"proactively confront injustice and systemic inequality"
"safeguarding the rights of all Marylanders"
"holding police accountable"
"protect Maryland’s most vulnerable residents — from securing justice in elder abuse cases to proposing stronger oversight of long-term care facilities"
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Civil Rights & Equity
Established new divisions to confront injustice and systemic inequality.
“He created the Office of Equity, Policy, and Engagement and established a Civil Rights Division to proactively confront injustice and systemic inequality.”
Law Enforcement Accountability
Expanded authority for investigating police-involved fatalities.
“expanded the authority of the Independent Investigations Division to prosecute police-involved fatalities, ensuring real accountability in law enforcement.”
Mass Incarceration Reform
Launched collaborative to advance transformative proposals on parole and rehabilitation.
“launched the Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative... advanced transformative proposals to expand parole access, improve rehabilitation for incarcerated youth, and give individuals serving excessive sentences a second chance.”
Elder Abuse & Long-Term Care
Secured justice in elder abuse cases and proposed stronger oversight of long-term care facilities.
“fought to protect Maryland’s most vulnerable residents — from securing justice in elder abuse cases to proposing stronger oversight of long-term care facilities.”
Industry Accountability
Held powerful industries accountable for wage theft, corporate abuse, and dangerous firearms practices.
“holding powerful industries accountable. He’s taken on deceptive and dangerous practices in the firearms industry... stood up to powerful industries that harm consumers and workers.”
Federal Rights Defense
Took legal action against federal rollbacks on environmental protections, voting rights, and reproductive freedoms.
“when the Trump administration tried to roll back environmental protections, dismantle federal agencies, derail voting rights... Anthony didn’t hesitate — he stood up, spoke out, and took legal action to defend Marylanders and the Constitution.”
According to a Maryland Matters article, Anthony Brown announced he would forgo his Congressional re-election bid to run for Attorney General instead. He praised outgoing Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and noted that the move was expected following Frosh's decision not to seek re-election. The report highlights endorsements from local officials including Prince George’s County Attorney Aisha Braveboy and retired Judge William H. "Billy" Murphy Jr.
“established a Civil Rights Division to proactively confront injustice and systemic inequality.”
Source“securing justice in elder abuse cases to proposing stronger oversight of long-term care facilities.”
Source“defended common-sense gun safety laws in court — all to keep Maryland communities safer.”
Source“when the Trump administration tried to roll back environmental protections... Anthony didn’t hesitate — he stood up, spoke out, and took legal action.”
Source“weaken basic freedoms to women and immigrants”
Source“invest in education and public safety.”
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