Mark K. Lewis
Candidate for Sheriff, Dorchester County
Background
- Occupation
- Retired Cambridge police chief; security business owner
Retired Cambridge police chief who served with the Cambridge Police Department from 1988 to 2022, the last five years as chief; owner of Lewis Security Services. Defeated incumbent Sheriff James Phillips in the Republican primary.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes six deputies per shift split across three zones
ReportMeet the Candidates: Dorchester County SheriffNews coverage · WMDT 47abc · wmdt.com
“I'd like to have six deputies on per shift, two in in north, two central and two south.”
Supports a school resource officer in every county school
ReportMeet the Candidates: Dorchester County SheriffNews coverage · WMDT 47abc · wmdt.com
“I'd like to have a School Resource Officer in every school in the county right now.”
Pledges to modernize the 911 communications center
ReportDorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Mark LewisCandidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“I want to modernize the 911 communications center, so dispatchers and first responders have the staffing, technology, and support needed”
Proposes merit-based promotions in the sheriff's office
ReportDorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Mark LewisCandidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“I would also implement a promotional process based on merit”
Supports early intervention and mentoring to prevent juvenile crime
ReportDorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Mark LewisCandidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“Early intervention programs, mentorship opportunities, and youth outreach can help keep young people on the right path before they enter the justice system.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark K. Lewis on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 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
- Here's who is running for office in Dorchester County this year
News coverage · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
- Meet the Candidates: Dorchester County Sheriff
News coverage · WMDT 47abc · wmdt.com
- Dorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Mark Lewis
Candidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
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