Christine LaMonica
Candidate for Sheriff, Dorchester County
Background
- Occupation
- Deputy first class, Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
Deputy first class in the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and former school resource officer; a member of the Dorchester County Board of Education for District 3. Holds a criminal justice degree from University of Maryland Global Campus and a social work master's degree from Salisbury University.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes sheriff's substations to improve countywide coverage
ReportMeet the Candidates: Dorchester County SheriffNews coverage · WMDT 47abc · wmdt.com
“I love the idea of substations like the one we have in Vienna”
Pledges to advocate for higher deputy salaries
ReportDorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Christine LaMonicaCandidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“Competitive pay matters, and I will advocate for deputy salaries.”
Supports community-oriented policing with foot patrols
ReportDorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Christine LaMonicaCandidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“I believe in community-oriented policing that focuses on engagement, collaboration, and consistent follow-through.”
Supports prevention partnerships to reduce juvenile crime
ReportDorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Christine LaMonicaCandidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“I believe in balancing accountability with prevention, by strengthening partnerships and implementing relevant, evidence-based prevention efforts.”
Health & human services
Supports co-responder models for mental health crises
ReportDorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Christine LaMonicaCandidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“I will revisit and strengthen co-responder models for crisis response to enhance safety and provide appropriate resources and follow-up.”
All sources (4)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Dorchester County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Meet the Candidates: Dorchester County Sheriff
News coverage · WMDT 47abc · wmdt.com
- Dorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Christine LaMonica
Candidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
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