What’s the job: The local prosecutor in Baltimore and each of Maryland’s 23 counties. Responsible for the investigation and prosecution of crimes. Provides support services for crime victims and witnesses. Elected to a four-year term.

Democratic

Name: Wanika Fisher

Wanika Fisher.
Wanika Fisher. (Friends of Wanika Fisher)

Age: 38

Personal: Wanika is one of 4 siblings born to immigrant parents who are small business owners. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Gamma Omega Chapter.

Education: B.A., government and politics and African American studies, University of Maryland, College Park. J.D., Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law.

Experience: Councilmember for District 2, serving as the chair of Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee and the chair of General Assembly Committee. Chair of the Maryland Association of Counties (MAcO) for the state of Maryland. Formerly served as a state Delegate for the Maryland General Assembly for District 47B, where she served on the House Judiciary Committee. During this time, she was selected as the Assistant Majority Leader and the highest-ranking freshman in the Maryland House of Delegates.

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Name: Tara H. Jackson

Tara H. Jackson.
Tara H. Jackson. (Tara H. Jackson campaign)

Age: 56

Personal: Married, husband Paul; one son, Josiah.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, James Madison University; Juris Doctor, University of Maryland School of Law; master’s degree, leadership development, Phoenix Seminary.

Experience: Prince George’s County state’s attorney; acting county executive; chief administrative officer; deputy chief administrative officer for government operations; deputy county attorney; principal deputy state’s attorney; litigator in private practice; assistant state’s attorney.

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Name: Karen Piper Mitchell

Karen Piper Mitchell.
Karen Piper Mitchell. (Jackie Hick)

Age: 54

Personal: Married.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, political science, Spanish and economics, Duke University; Juris Doctor, Georgetown University.

Experience: Deputy State’s Attorney, Charles County (2011-Present); Assistant State’s Attorney, Charles County (1999-2011); Law Clerk, Honorable Sherrie L. Krauser, Prince George’s County Circuit Court (1998-1999).

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