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Sheriff, Wicomico County

Lana Foley

Candidate for Sheriff, Wicomico County

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Photographer and substitute teacher
Lives in
Salisbury
Campaign website
lanaforwicomico.com

Photographer and substitute teacher from Salisbury and a Salisbury University graphic design graduate; first run for office.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Opposes 287(g) immigration enforcement agreements

    2026 voter guide: Wicomico County sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com

    “I have been opposed to the 287(g) program since it was first brought forward by our current Sheriff”
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  • Pledges one-on-one meetings with all staff to improve retention

    2026 voter guide: Wicomico County sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com

    “sit down for a private, one-on-one conversation with every employee in the Sheriff's Office”
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  • Supports collective bargaining for sheriff's office employees

    2026 voter guide: Wicomico County sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com

    “Having collective bargaining is important to employees, so it should also be important to management.”
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  • Supports addressing root causes of crime alongside enforcement

    Lana Foley for Wicomico County Sheriff (campaign site)

    Campaign website · Lana Foley For Wicomico · lanaforwicomico.com

    “If we want lasting change, we have to address those root causes, not just the outcomes.”
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Education

  • Supports school career programs in local public safety

    2026 voter guide: Wicomico County sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com

    “We should encourage similar Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that introduce students to local public safety careers”
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