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State's Attorney · Prince George'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 raceWanika B. Fisher is a Prince George's County Councilmember for District 2 and Chair of Health, Human Services, and Public Safety seeking election as State's Attorney. She brings extensive experience across multiple perspectives of the justice system, having served as an Assistant State's Attorney, Maryland Delegate from District 47B, and member of various criminal justice reform task forces. Raised by immigrant parents, she is a first-generation African immigrant who made history in 2018 as one of the first elected officials from her community. Her platform centers on "Justice for All and Safety for All" through Community-First Justice that protects every neighborhood while prosecuting violent crime relentlessly. She emphasizes transparency and accountability, promising to avoid criminalizing families while investing in youth before they enter the system.
Sources: Campaign website
"Prince George's County deserves a State's Attorney who brings this breadth of experience to the office."
"Our families deserve both safety and fairness."
"I grew up understanding that justice for Black communities means more than arrests and convictions."
"Our children deserve futures full of possibility, not pipelines to prison."
"Wanika will not lie or sell dreams, she will keep a transparent realistic connection with the community."
Source: wanikafisher.com
Violent Crime
Commitment to relentless prosecution of violent crime while maintaining transparency and accountability in public safety decisions.
“"Relentless prosecution of violent crime... Transparency and accountability" (Website: Real Talk on Crime video description)”
Community-First Justice
Focus on protecting every neighborhood through community-first justice rather than just good-looking statistics.
“"Community-first justice that protects every neighborhood... not just talking points" (Website: Real Talk on Crime video description)”
Immigrant Rights
Ensuring immigrant communities feel safe and supported in Prince George's County with advocacy for justice and protection.
“"Advocate for Immigrant Rights: Wanika is committed to ensuring that immigrant communities feel safe and supported" (Website)”
Domestic Violence & Juvenile Justice
Pushing for essential reforms needed to protect vulnerable populations and support youth within the justice system.
“"Focus on Domestic Violence and Juvenile Justice Reform: With a strong background in these areas, Wanika is uniquely positioned to push for essential reforms" (Website)”
The Maryland Matters article reports that Fisher officially launched her campaign for State's Attorney at Newton White Mansion on October 21, 2025. House Majority Whip Jazz Lewis and Senator Nick Charles endorsed her, citing her work on the House Judiciary Committee where she sponsored critical legislation in her first year. They described her as "a woman of service" who has been standing up for others long before taking leadership roles.
“"Wanika is serious about protecting the people of Prince George's County!"”
Source“"Our children deserve futures full of possibility, not pipelines to prison."”
Source“"Advocate for Immigrant Rights: Wanika is committed to ensuring that immigrant communities feel safe and supported in Prince George's County"”
Source“"investing in our youth before they ever touch the system, demanding real accountability when harm happens"”
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