All-Democrat Race for Anne Arundel County's Top Prosecutorial Seat

Anne Arundel County’s state’s attorney race is heating up in an all-Democrat showdown between incumbent Anne Colt Leitess and challenger Carolynn Grammas, with the winner set to serve until November. Leitess, the first woman ever to hold the office — appointed in 2013 and elected in 2018 — has overseen high-profile cases including the Capital Gazette shooter prosecution, but now faces mounting scrutiny over recent legal setbacks, including mistrials and removal from cases due to alleged misconduct. Grammas, a former assistant state’s attorney under Leitess, is running on a platform calling for improved leadership and performance, backed by the county’s police union, and highlights her own experience prosecuting deadly crimes. With no Republican opponent, this primary will decide who leads the office — and voters are watching closely. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/147c7cde34e3f459