Brian Frosh (Source: Maryland Online)
Brian Frosh (D) captured a second term as Maryland’s Attorney General, defeating his opponent Craig Wolf (R) in a strong showing. Frosh captured 1,347,078 votes (64.0%) to Wolf’s 755,073 votes (35.9%).
Frosh is Maryland’s 46th Attorney General and started his first term on January 6, 2015. Prior to that, Frosh served in the Maryland General Assembly for 28 years, including as chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee for 12 years. Frosh campaigned on consumer protection, public safety, and environmental issues. Frosh also highlighted his opposition to many of the policy positions of United States President Donald Trump and the legal challenges he has brought against the Trump Administration.
Wolf is a former federal prosecutor, Assistant State’s Attorney for Allegany County, and President/CEO of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. Wolf campaigned on public safety and alleged Frosh was overly political in his legal actions against the Trump Administration.
Note: All vote totals cited in this article are from the unofficial results of the Maryland State Board of Elections (MSBE) as of 6:01 am on 2018-11-07.Useful LinksMSBE 2018 Attorney General Vote Totals (unofficial)