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Sheriff, Anne Arundel County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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.
Public safety
Jim FredericksRepublican
- Pledges to close pay gap between deputies and police
- Proposes public-private partnerships to free deputies for law enforcement
- Led Maryland's first Safe Surrender program as sheriff
Everett SeskerDemocratic
- Pledges to seek more Sheriff's Office funding
- Led appointment of the office's first community outreach deputy
Housing
Jim FredericksRepublican
No documented position found.
Everett SeskerDemocratic
- Supported bill keeping evicted tenants' belongings inside
Government & transparency
Jim FredericksRepublican
No documented position found.
Everett SeskerDemocratic
- Led equipment upgrades and bureau reorganization
Courts & justice
Jim FredericksRepublican
- Pledges to keep reducing the warrant backlog
Everett SeskerDemocratic
No documented position found.
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