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Sheriff, Carroll 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
Gail F. WicklessDemocratic
- Opposes deputies doing civil immigration enforcement
- Supports role-play mental health crisis training with experts
- Pledges to review budget to equip first responders
Jim DeWeesRepublican
- Led adoption of the 287(g) program at the county jail
- Pledges continued cooperation with ICE through the detention center
- Secured grants for body-worn cameras and new headquarters
Health & human services
Gail F. WicklessDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim DeWeesRepublican
- Led creation of a behavioral health co-response team
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