County

Sheriff, Dorchester 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.

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Christine LaMonica

Democratic

Deputy first class, Dorchester County Sheriff's Office

The gist

Proposes sheriff's substations to improve countywide coverage
Supports co-responder models for mental health crises
Pledges to advocate for higher deputy salaries
Supports community-oriented policing with foot patrols
Supports prevention partnerships to reduce juvenile crime

More about Christine

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Proposes sheriff's substations to improve countywide coverage
Meet the Candidates: Dorchester County Sheriff
News coverage · WMDT 47abc · wmdt.com
“I love the idea of substations like the one we have in Vienna”
Supports co-responder models for mental health crises
Dorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Christine LaMonica
Candidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“I will revisit and strengthen co-responder models for crisis response to enhance safety and provide appropriate resources and follow-up.”
Pledges to advocate for higher deputy salaries
Dorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Christine LaMonica
Candidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“Competitive pay matters, and I will advocate for deputy salaries.”
Supports community-oriented policing with foot patrols
Dorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Christine LaMonica
Candidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“I believe in community-oriented policing that focuses on engagement, collaboration, and consistent follow-through.”
Supports prevention partnerships to reduce juvenile crime
Dorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Christine LaMonica
Candidate questionnaire · The Star Democrat · stardem.com
“I believe in balancing accountability with prevention, by strengthening partnerships and implementing relevant, evidence-based prevention efforts.”

Mark K. Lewis

Republican

Retired Cambridge police chief; security business owner

The gist

Proposes six deputies per shift split across three zones
Supports a school resource officer in every county school
Pledges to modernize the 911 communications center
Proposes merit-based promotions in the sheriff's office
Supports early intervention and mentoring to prevent juvenile crime

More about Mark

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Proposes six deputies per shift split across three zones
Meet the Candidates: Dorchester County Sheriff
News 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
Meet the Candidates: Dorchester County Sheriff
News 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
Dorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Mark Lewis
Candidate 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
Dorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Mark Lewis
Candidate 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
Dorchester County sheriff candidate profile: Mark Lewis
Candidate 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.”

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