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State's Attorney · Saint Mary's 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 raceJaymi Sterling is a career prosecutor currently serving as the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County, having been elected in 2022 with an overwhelming 70% of the vote. She became the first woman to hold the post and brings over 17 years of prosecutorial experience, including time as Deputy State’s Attorney and Chief of Staff for the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office. Sterling vows to restore integrity to the office and demand accountability while understanding community concerns with the recent rise of big-city crime seeping into the County. She has dedicated her career to public service, passionately fighting for crime victims and volunteering throughout her community as a wife, mother, veteran prosecutor, and long-time resident. Currently serving as the Vice-President for Shop with a Cop, she resides in the County with her husband, Ben, their two children, Cam and Nora, and their two dogs, Samantha and Mesa.
Sources: Campaign website
Public Safety
Prioritize efforts to fight violent crime, corruption, drug dealing, and drunk driving.
“As State’s Attorney, I will prioritize efforts to fight violent crime, corruption, drug dealing, drunk driving,”
Criminal Justice
Advocate for stiffer penalties for repeat offenders and sex offenders.
“She has successfully advocated for stiffer penalties for repeat drunk drivers and convicted sex offenders .”
Government Ethics
Restore integrity to the office and demand accountability.
“Sterling vows to restore integrity to the office and demand accountability.”
External coverage reports that Jaymi Sterling (Republican) announced her campaign for State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County on March 3, 2022. She vows to restore integrity to the office and demand accountability as a veteran prosecutor with extensive jury trial experience prosecuting major violent crimes. As a long-time resident of St. Mary’s County, she understands community concerns regarding the recent rise of big-city crime seeping into their area.