Clyde E. Boatwright
Candidate for Sheriff, Baltimore County
Background
- Occupation
- President, Maryland State Fraternal Order of Police; Baltimore City School Police sergeant
- Lives in
- Middle River
- Campaign website
- boatwrightforsheriff.com
He has been president of the Maryland State Fraternal Order of Police since 2020 and is a Baltimore City School Police sergeant and union president. He was a Baltimore City deputy sheriff from 2001 to 2003 and is vice chairman of the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes a 24-hour domestic violence unit to serve court orders
ReportClyde Boatwright for Baltimore County Sheriff: On the IssuesCampaign website · Citizens for Clyde Boatwright · boatwrightforsheriff.com
“we will launch a bold initiative with a 24-hour Domestic Violence Unit dedicated to quickly serving court orders”
Opposes deputies taking part in federal immigration enforcement
ReportBaltimore County Sheriff: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“As sheriff, I WILL NOT allow my deputies to participate in federal immigration enforcement.”
Pledges more deputy presence in communities
ReportClyde Boatwright for Baltimore County Sheriff: On the IssuesCampaign website · Citizens for Clyde Boatwright · boatwrightforsheriff.com
“collaborate with external partners to increase the presence of deputy sheriffs in communities across the county”
Government & transparency
Proposes upgrading the sheriff's office technology
ReportClyde Boatwright for Baltimore County Sheriff: On the IssuesCampaign website · Citizens for Clyde Boatwright · boatwrightforsheriff.com
“We will work to modernize the sheriff's office by upgrading technology to better serve our residents.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Clyde E. Boatwright on them.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
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: Baltimore County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Clyde Boatwright for Baltimore County Sheriff: On the Issues
Campaign website · Citizens for Clyde Boatwright · boatwrightforsheriff.com
- Baltimore County Sheriff: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
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