Brock Dawson For Washington County Prosecutor

09/01/2026

The line graph below shows the number of criminal cases filed in Washington County from 2017 through 2025. There was a significant drop in 2020, during COVID. The case filings though in each year since 2023 are all below those from 2020, and steadily decreasing each year the current prosecutor has been in office. This year the prosecutor’s office is on track to file fewer than 700 cases, or roughly 30% less than the average amount filed in the years prior to 2023.

Why does a decrease in criminal case filings matter?

Victims lose faith in the system, repeat offenders and dangerous individuals remain in the community, police get frustrated when they are unsupported, and ultimately, the community loses confidence in the in the criminal justice system.

07/30/2026

05/01/2026

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04/15/2026

Vote the Person, Not the Party - Because good leadership isn’t owned by a single label. Evaluating each candidate leads to better choices.

02/12/2026

Continuing our “Election: 2026” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Prosecuting Attorney of Washington County, 42nd Judicial Circuit candidate Brock Dawson (D). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed as y...

02/04/2026

Justice with Accountability and Restoration

I am running for Washington County Prosecutor because justice should do more than punish — it should protect communities, hold offenders accountable, help restore and rehabilitate mental health, and reduce future crime.

1. Accountability that Leads to Real Change
The goal of prosecution should not be punishment alone, but accountability paired with opportunity for rehabilitation. For non-violent offenders, the justice system must take responsibility for achieving positive outcomes, not just convictions.
This means expanding access to:
• Treatment and recovery programs
• Mental health services
• Community-based partnerships

Evidence shows that recovery-focused approaches:
• Reduce repeat offenses
• Save taxpayer money
• Keep families together
• Create safer, more stable communities

Justice should restore where possible, not simply cycle people back into jail.

2. Productive and Visible Community Service
I will work to expand structured community service programs that are:
• Meaningful and beneficial to the public
• Closely supervised
• Visible and transparent
• Designed to build responsibility and work ethic

Community service should contribute to the county while helping offenders repair harm and reenter society with dignity and discipline.

3. Zero Tolerance for Violence and Repeat Offenders
Compassion does not mean weakness. There must be firm consequences for those who threaten public safety.
I support:
• Aggressive prosecution of violent crimes
• Zero tolerance for abuse against women and children
• Strong action against repeat violent offenders

Protecting victims and preventing future harm must always come first.

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Guiding Principle
My approach is rooted in both public safety and personal responsibility. As a Christian with some Democratic values, I believe justice must be fair, firm, and humane — holding people accountable while giving them the tools to change.

A system that only punishes fails everyone. A system that restores while protecting the innocent strengthens the entire community.