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State's Attorney · Baltimore 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 raceLauren Lipscomb is a Democrat running for Baltimore County State's Attorney who positions herself as an experienced criminal prosecutor seeking to bring a new approach to the office. Drawing from her years working in the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office and speaking nationally on conviction integrity, she highlights her experience managing large staff and directing investigations while holding violent offenders accountable. She argues that prosecution strategies have remained stagnant in the county for decades and must evolve alongside the community they serve. Lipscomb emphasizes restoring trust by replacing those who enabled systemic issues like racism and sexism within the justice system. Her platform centers on putting victims first, ensuring accountability for repeat offenders, and addressing juvenile crime through legislative action focused on stopping victimization. She also clarifies her stance on immigration enforcement, noting that local agencies lack jurisdiction over federal matters while collaborating with law enforcement to ensure community safety regardless of status.
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Juvenile Crime
Lauren believes in accountability and legislative focus must remain on stopping the victimization of our community by juvenile offenders.
“"Legal guardians who stand by, thereby enabling juvenile offenders to commit crimes, must be held accountable."”
Violent Repeat Offenders
Lauren has developed protocols that target violent offenders on probation and parole---successfully returning countless violent offenders to prison.
“"it is completely unacceptable for offenders on probation to continue committing crimes."”
Community Safety
Lauren considers whether her actions will keep the community safe, prevent there being more victims, and hold the offender accountable.
“"keep the community safe, prevent there being more victims, and hold the offender accountable."”
Quality of Life Crimes
Strategic prosecution is key because the penalties for quality of life crimes are lower.
“"Crime negatively impacts everyone's quality of life. Strategic prosecution is key because the penalties for quality of life crimes are lower."”
Immigration Enforcement
Local prosecution agencies do not have jurisdiction over immigration enforcement and do not prosecute individuals for their immigration status.
“"Immigration enforcement is under the jurisdiction of the federal government. Local prosecution agencies do not have jurisdiction over immigration enforcement and do not prosecute individuals for their immigration status."”
“"Lauren has prosecuted hundreds of bench trials, dozens of jury trials and has litigated thousands of hearings."”
Source“"Lauren puts community and victims first."”
Source“"Juvenile crime is out of control and getting worse... one child molested is too many."”
Source“"All Baltimore County community members deserve to feel safe regardless of immigration status."”
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