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Sheriff, St. Mary's County

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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

  • Carl SturgisDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Steve A. HallRepublican

    • Pledges data-driven policing to reduce violent crime.
    • Pledges to recruit and retain deputies and correctional officers.
    • Secured body-worn cameras and drone technology.
    • Supports Group Violence Intervention and traffic enforcement.

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