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State's Attorney · Cecil 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 raceJames A. Dellmyer is a candidate for Cecil County State's Attorney who transitioned from a successful private practice to public service in 2018 with the goal of making the community safer. He positions himself as a leader in law enforcement who collaborates with other agencies to address violent crime and criminal activity that disrupts neighborhoods and businesses. His platform emphasizes holding offenders accountable while protecting victims' rights within the criminal justice system. Dellmyer highlights his office's track record, noting strategies designed to tackle low-level offenses while aggressively pursuing serious charges like sex crimes and crimes against children. He also prioritizes reducing illegal drug supply in Cecil County while supporting addiction treatment programs. Ultimately, he seeks re-election to continue serving the people of Cecil County under the slogan "Safe Streets . Safe Communities.".
Sources: Campaign website
"In 2018, James decided he wanted to directly serve the people of Cecil County and make the community a safer place to live.\n\nJames works hard every day to hold offenders accountable and to keep Cecil County neighborhoods and businesses safe.\n\nHe has created effective and innovative strategies to tackle low level crimes while aggressively pursuing violent crimes, sex crimes and crimes against children.\n\nMy office will continue to hold criminals responsible for distribution of drugs in Cecil County.\n\nPlease Join Us in Supporting Leadership that Puts YOUR Safety First."
Source: jamesdellmyer.com
Public Safety
Keep neighborhoods and businesses safe while reducing crime through innovative strategies.
“"keep Cecil County neighborhoods and businesses safe" and "tackle low level crimes while aggressively pursuing violent crimes"”
Criminal Justice
Hold offenders accountable and give victims a strong voice in the system.
“"hold offenders accountable" and "give the victims of crime a strong voice in the criminal justice system"”
Drug Policy
Target illegal drug supply while supporting treatment for addiction to reduce crime.
“"Reducing crime by targeting Cecil County's illegal drug supply while supporting treatment for addiction"”