Jim Shalleck

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Jim Shalleck

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

July 19, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Tulane University, 1967

Law

New York Law School, 1970

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1967 - 1974

Personal

Birthplace

New York

Religion

Jewish

Profession

Private Law Practice

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Jim Shalleck (Republican Party) ran for election for Attorney General of Maryland. He lost in the Republican primary on July 19, 2022.

Shalleck completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jim Shalleck was born in New York, New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1974. He earned a bachelor's degree from Tulane University in 1967 and a law degree from New York Law School in 1970. His career experience includes working in private law practice, as an assistant district attorney, as the Bronx district attorney for the homicide bureau, as the assistant attorney general for New York state, and as an attorney for the antitrust division of the US Justice Department. Shalleck is affiliated with the Montgomery County Bar Association.

Elections

2022

See also: Maryland Attorney General election, 2022

General election

General election for Attorney General of Maryland

Anthony G. Brown defeated Michael Anthony Peroutka in the general election for Attorney General of Maryland on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anthony G. Brown (D)	64.9	1,287,418
		Michael Anthony Peroutka (R)	34.9	691,910
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,962

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,982,290
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Attorney General of Maryland

Anthony G. Brown defeated Catherine C. O'Malley in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Maryland on July 19, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anthony G. Brown	55.1	362,882
		Catherine C. O'Malley	44.9	296,183

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 659,065
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Attorney General of Maryland

Michael Anthony Peroutka defeated Jim Shalleck in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Maryland on July 19, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Anthony Peroutka	55.0	135,915
		Jim Shalleck	45.0	111,276

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 247,191
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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jim Shalleck completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shalleck's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I moved to Maryland in 1989 from New York for a position as an Attorney in the U.S. Justice Department, Antitrust Division. Before that, I was an Assistant Attorney General in New York. Before that, I was an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx, rising to the position of Chief of the Homicide Bureau. I led the prosecution team from the Bronx in the prosecution of David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam" killer for three murders in the Bronx. Since 1994, I have been in private law practice in Montgomery County, Maryland. Recently, I served as President of the Montgomery County, Maryland Board of Elections. I resigned to run for Maryland Attorney General.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• My priority will be to reduce violent and repeat crimes in Maryland. These offenders must be prosecuted with no plea bargaining and deals.
• I will set-up a Major Offense Bureau to assist or replace local prosecutors in the prosecution of these violent and repeat offenders. Further, I will support the police and seek more funding for police departments.
• I will protect individuals from wrongful convictions and seek alternatives to prison for non-violent young offenders and those with non-violent offenses who are not repeat offenders.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fair and meaningful prosecution of criminal offenders is my priority. Not everyone deserves to go to jail. We must employ various and appropriate alternatives in our sentencing. Community service, drug treatment, mental health screening and treatment, are just a few alternatives to jail. However, we cannot plea bargain and make deals with violent and repeat offenders. No plea bargaining or deals with them. We must address the rise in crime aggressively to carve out of the criminal justice system those worst offenders who destroy families and our neighborhoods. They must receive the most significant sentences to protect our children, families, and ourselves.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The Attorney General under the Maryland Constitution has the authority to prosecute local crimes under various circumstances. That allows the Attorney General to assist or replace local States' Attorneys in prosecuting violent and repeat offenders. This authority is essential to help in the fight to reduce crime in Maryland. This Constitutional authority adds more resources to fight crime in this period of rising crime throughout our State.

The National Association of Attorneys General has described the office as being at the "intersection of law and public policy." What does that mean to you?

Using Maryland Law, advancing the public policies of our government (safe streets, clean environment, fair elections, good education, no discrimination as some examples) through enforcement, legislation, and
public advocacy.

The attorney general often sets policy priorities for law enforcement. For example, a state's attorney general may decide to dedicate extra resources to combat human trafficking. Are there certain areas of law enforcement that you would emphasize?

Yes. Violent and repeat criminal conduct which affects our families on a daily basis, environment violations which affect our health, election law violations which affect our democracy, and civil rights violations which violate our Constitutional Rights.

A state's attorney general has many responsibilities. Which of those do you personally consider the most important?

The most important responsibility is to help local prosecutors in the fight against crime. Other very important priorities, to me, include protecting the environment, election law integrity, nursing home standards, representing State agencies in litigation, and sponsoring legislation to protect Marylander's civil rights.

Attorneys general can represent their states in legal conflicts with the federal government. Do you consider this an important part of an attorney general's responsibilities?

Only if there is an effect on the residents of Maryland. I would not pursue political disputes.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a state's attorney general to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes. I have both.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

John McCain. He was a hero. Naval aviator, Prisoner of war. Senator. Statesman. A man of integrity, independence, courage, and love of country. He always placed America ahead of politics. Yes, he was a maverick but always for the American people not partisan advantage. He is, to me, an example of leadership and principle that all candidates and office holders should emulate.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

REAGAN by Adriana Bosch, captures the conservative yet compassionate views of a great President. Both of these qualities can be followed at the same time.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, knowledge, and the goal of helping people.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Experienced prosecutor.

Experienced litigator.
Good listener.
Tireless worker.
Willing to learn.
Almost 50 years experience as an attorney.
Devout family man.

US Army Reserve veteran.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Adhering to the U.S. and Maryland Constitutions, integrity, dedication to following the responsibilities enumerated in the Maryland Constitution for the Attorney General, and tireless efforts in these pursuits.

What legacy would you like to leave?

We made Maryland a safer place to live and raise a family.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Election of "Ike". President Eisenhower. Don't remember my age.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Camp counselor. For about four years, every summer.

What is your favorite book? Why?

REAGAN, An American Story by Adriana Bosch. A story of Reagan's personal strength and path to the Presidency.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

New York, New York

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Growing up in a broken home.

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