Tara Jackson

Tara H. Jackson is an American lawyer and public administrator serving as the acting state's attorney of Prince George's County, Maryland since 2025. She previously served the county as its acting county executive from 2024 to 2025, and as chief administrative officer and as the deputy county attorney for government operations under county executive Angela Alsobrooks.

Education Tara H. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from James Madison University. She pursued further studies at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she obtained a J.D. She then spent eight years in private practice handling criminal, civil, and administrative cases. She subsequently moved to the Office of the County Executive as deputy chief administrative officer (DCAO) for government operations in 2018, overseeing multiple departments and playing a key role in streamlining county operations. During her tenure as CAO, she led the county's transition to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland, established vaccination centers, and managed federal relief funds. Her responsibilities included guiding the county's fiscal policies and developing annual budgets.

On December 2, 2024, Jackson became acting county executive following Alsobrooks' resignation to serve in the U.S. Senate. As acting county executive, Jackson has emphasized maintaining government stability and addressing the county’s financial challenges, including a projected $150 million budget deficit. In October 2025, she announced that she would run for election to a full four-year term as state's attorney in 2026. She won the Democratic primary election on June 23, 2026, defeating county councilmember Wanika B. Fisher with 53 percent of the vote.

Personal life Jackson is married to Lawrence Paul Jackson II, and they have one son. She is a member of the First Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and affiliated with Delta Sigma Theta. Additionally, she serves on the board of directors of the Foundation Schools and is part of the character committee of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.