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State's Attorney · Kent County · 2026 Primary
The State’s Attorney is the county’s lead prosecutor, responsible for managing the legal office that handles all criminal cases on behalf of the public. This official decides whether to bring formal charges against individuals, oversees criminal trials, and works with law enforcement to address local crime. Because they determine how laws are enforced and which cases are prioritized, this office significantly shapes public safety and the local justice system.
View all candidates in this raceBryan DiGregory serves as the State’s Attorney for Kent County, where he leads the Comprehensive Recidivism Reduction Project (RRP) to address high incarceration rates and recidivism. His team aims to reduce recidivism rates in Maryland and Kent County, noting that close to half of released inmates become repeat offenders within three years out of a total of 32,000 incarcerated individuals. DiGregory acknowledges that breaking this cycle is difficult due to inadequate mental health funding, poverty, employment issues, and housing challenges. He advocates for a holistic approach that engages offenders on a personal level rather than waiting until they are ready to leave detention centers. The initiative seeks to break the cycle of offenders returning to the justice system with a comprehensive strategy.
Criminal Justice
Reducing recidivism through a comprehensive strategy that engages offenders on a personal level and addresses barriers like housing and employment.
“DiGregory and RRP have undertaken a unique initiative to break the cycle of offenders returning to the justice system.”
External coverage from the Talbot Spy describes DiGregory as leading an initiative to overhaul justice policy and reduce recidivism rates in Maryland and Kent County. The article notes that his team aims to break the cycle of offenders returning to the justice system using a comprehensive strategy that engages individuals on a personal level. It highlights that current recidivism rates mirror the state average at approximately 45%, prompting the county's need for this unique initiative.
“State’s Attorney Bryan DiGregory and his team at Kent County Comprehensive Recidivism Reduction Project (RRP) aim to do that.”
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