Jeffrey R. Gahler
Candidate for Sheriff, Harford County
Background
- Occupation
- Harford County Sheriff
- Lives in
- Forest Hill
- Campaign website
- gahlerforsheriff.com
Harford County Sheriff since December 2014, after 28 years with the Maryland State Police, retiring from its senior command in 2012.
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes Maryland's end of 287(g) immigration agreements
ReportWho is running for Harford County sheriff in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“The reality of ending the 287(g) agreement is misunderstood and creates a dangerous vulnerability.”
Pledges legal challenge to limits on federal immigration cooperation
ReportWho is running for Harford County sheriff in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I will be partnering with other law enforcement leaders around the state to challenge the legality of this legislation.”
Supports restoring the Central Precinct and training academy project
ReportWho is running for Harford County sheriff in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I will continue to advocate for the restoration of the precinct and training academy project.”
Pledges expanded enforcement against organized retail theft
ReportWho is running for Harford County sheriff in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I will expand the targeted enforcement already in place, strengthen partnerships with retailers, and deploy data driven strategies”
Government & transparency
Supports an active sheriff role in legislative debates
ReportWho is running for Harford County sheriff in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“The Sheriff's Office cannot remain on the sidelines of local and state politics”
Courts & justice
Opposes state laws weakening accountability for repeat offenders
ReportWho is running for Harford County sheriff in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“decisions made by legislators and the Governor that weaken accountability for repeat offenders and limit the tools law enforcement needs”
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: Harford County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Jeffrey R. Gahler, Sheriff, Harford County
Government record · Maryland State Archives (Maryland Manual On-Line) · msa.maryland.gov
- Who is running for Harford County sheriff in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
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