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Clerk of the Circuit Court · Howard County · 2026 Primary
The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the chief record-keeper for the county, managing all court documents for civil and criminal cases as well as property deeds and land records. This official is also responsible for issuing marriage and business licenses and swearing in various public officials. By overseeing these administrative functions, the Clerk ensures that legal records are accurately maintained and that essential government services are accessible to the public.
View all candidates in this raceJen Terrasa is a Maryland Delegate currently serving on the Environment and Transportation Committee who previously served on the Howard County Council for 12 years. She grew up in Columbia, Maryland, graduated from Oakland Mills High School, studied Sociology at University of Maryland College Park, attended University of Baltimore School of Law, and lives in Columbia with her three children who are Hammond High School graduates. Terrasa has filed to run for Clerk of the Court for Howard County in the 2026 election after nearly 20 years serving as an elected legislator. She describes this role as allowing her to continue her lifelong commitment to fairness, transparency, and strengthening trust in public institutions.
Sources: Campaign website
"After nearly 20 years serving our community as an elected legislator, I'm excited to share that I've filed to run for Clerk of the Court for Howard County in the 2026 election."
"This role will allow me to continue my lifelong commitment to fairness, transparency, and strengthening trust in our public institutions."
"I'm eager to bring my experience, dedication, and integrity to this next chapter of service."
"Jen knows what it takes to stand up for our shared values and address our community's concerns."
Source: teamterrasa.com
Equity
Terrasa lists equity as one of her top priorities alongside housing, disabilities, and climate change.
“Among her top priorities are addressing the issues of equity, housing, disabilities, and the climate change crisis.”
Housing
Terrasa identifies housing as a key issue she wants to address during her campaign.
“Among her top priorities are addressing the issues of equity, housing, disabilities, and the climate change crisis.”
Disabilities
Terrasa includes disability access as one of her priority areas for public service.
“Among her top priorities are addressing the issues of equity, housing, disabilities, and the climate change crisis.”
Climate Change
Terrasa identifies the climate change crisis as a priority issue she wants to address.
“Among her top priorities are addressing the issues of equity, housing, disabilities, and the climate change crisis.”
Healthcare Access
Terrasa has fought for improved access to healthcare as part of her legislative work.
“She has fought for improved access to healthcare, better transportation, and is working to improve transparency in campaign financing.”
Transportation
Terrasa advocates for better transportation options as a priority issue.
“She has fought for improved access to healthcare, better transportation, and is working to improve transparency in campaign financing.”
Campaign Financing Transparency
Terrasa is working to improve transparency in campaign financing as part of her priorities.
“She has fought for improved access to healthcare, better transportation, and is working to improve transparency in campaign financing.”
“Jen works together with Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary and Delegate Pam Guzzone and their Scholarship Committee to administer their House of Delegates Scholarship program, which is open to residents of Legislative District 13.”
Source“Among her top priorities are addressing the issues of equity, housing, disabilities, and the climate change crisis.”
Source“Jen is thrilled to serve in the House of Delegates as a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee.”
Source“She has fought for improved access to healthcare, better transportation, and is working to improve transparency in campaign financing.”
Source“Jen is thrilled to serve in the House of Delegates as a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee.”
Source“This role will allow me to continue my lifelong commitment to fairness, transparency, and strengthening trust in our public institutions.”
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