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Sheriff, Allegany County

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county's sheriff's office: serving court papers, providing courthouse security and, in many counties, patrolling and running the detention center.

David R. Morgan

Republican

Sheriff's office major

The gist

  • Proposes more sheriff's patrols in the county's towns.
  • Supports drug treatment and education at the detention center.
  • Pledges to seek grants to retain trained staff.
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  1. Proposes more sheriff's patrols in the county's towns.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Allegany County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would increase more of a patrol presence in the towns of Allegany County”

  2. Supports drug treatment and education at the detention center.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Allegany County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Enforce drug crime and enhance treatment and education at the detention center.”

  3. Pledges to seek grants to retain trained staff.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Allegany County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “The biggest challenge I will face will be manpower issues and retaining quality trained staff. I will address the challenges by seeking grants”

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