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Clerk of the Circuit Court · Caroline 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 raceMargie S. Hannawald is a lifelong Caroline County resident running for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Denton, Maryland. She holds over a decade of experience in Maryland's court system and graduated from the Court Supervisor and Manager Certificate Program in 2021. Her campaign emphasizes family values, community engagement, and equal justice for all citizens. Hannawald describes herself as dedicated to serving Caroline County with integrity while upholding core values centered on family, community, country, and fair treatment under the law.
Sources: Campaign website
As a woman running for Clerk of Court, I believe in the importance of family, community, and country, and I strive to bring these values to the forefront of our justice system.
Each person that comes in the door of the Clerk's Office will, under my leadership, experience fair, efficient, and effective justice for all.
Our core values are family, community, country, and equal justice for all.
I hold strong rooted values that will lead the operation of the Clerk's Office in the future.
Source: votemargie.com
Equal Justice
Ensuring fair treatment and equal justice for all citizens in Caroline County through active community involvement and support
“ensuring effective legal processes. Court Experience Over a decade of experience in Maryland's court system, ensuring fair and just legal processes for everyone.”
Community Engagement
Building strong relationships within the community to promote equal justice and support through active involvement with local organizations
“We actively engage with the community to ensure their voices are heard and represented in the court system.”
Court Administration
Providing fair, efficient, and effective justice services at the Clerk's Office through experienced leadership
“I have a vested personal interest in our rural way of life. It's inevitable that you, as county residents, will, at some point, need the services provided by the Clerk's Office.”
“ensuring fair and just legal processes for everyone. As a respected member of our community and the Maryland Court I believe that all men are created equal.”
Source“serving our community with integrity, ensuring equal justice for all, and upholding our core values. Trusted by the Community”
Source“Building strong relationships within the community to promote equal justice and support. We actively engage with the community to ensure their voices are heard and represented in the court system.”
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