Gail F. Wickless
Candidate for Sheriff, Carroll County
Background
- Occupation
- Retired police officer
Spent 20 years as a patrol officer with the Baltimore County Police Department, after 18 years as a secretary.
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes deputies doing civil immigration enforcement
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Local officers should not be recruited to accomplish civil immigration enforcement.”
Supports role-play mental health crisis training with experts
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Bring in expert speakers familiar with mental health issues to facilitate the role place scenarios would be essential.”
Pledges to review budget to equip first responders
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would examine the current budget to ensure first responders are fully equipped to respond initially to situations.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gail F. Wickless on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 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: Carroll County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Sheriff
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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