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Sheriff, Harford 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
Terrence RogersDemocratic
- Supports crime prevention through community partnerships
- Pledges compliance with Maryland's 287(g) ban
- Pledges regular public reporting of office performance benchmarks
- Supports protecting patrol and detention staffing and training
Jeffrey R. GahlerRepublican
- Opposes Maryland's end of 287(g) immigration agreements
- Pledges legal challenge to limits on federal immigration cooperation
- Supports restoring the Central Precinct and training academy project
- Pledges expanded enforcement against organized retail theft
Government & transparency
Terrence RogersDemocratic
- Pledges a legislative liaison to handle Annapolis policy work
Jeffrey R. GahlerRepublican
- Supports an active sheriff role in legislative debates
Courts & justice
Terrence RogersDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jeffrey R. GahlerRepublican
- Opposes state laws weakening accountability for repeat offenders
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