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Sheriff, Washington 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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Junior P. McLeod

Democratic

The gist

  • Supports joint drug enforcement with city and state police.
More about Junior
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  1. Supports joint drug enforcement with city and state police.

    McLeod for Sheriff: Priorities

    Campaign website · McLeod for the People · mcleodforsheriff.com

    “Strengthen collaboration with city police departments and Maryland State Police to aggressively combat the drug epidemic”

Brian K. Albert

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

  • Secured pay raises of more than 30% for staff.
  • Proposes using drones as first responders.
  • Supports keeping the office's CALEA accreditation.
More about Brian
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  1. Secured pay raises of more than 30% for staff.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I have increased employee pay by over 30%, helping retain both sworn and civilian staff.”

  2. Proposes using drones as first responders.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I am also exploring the use of Drones as First Responders (DFR) to enhance deputy safety”

  3. Supports keeping the office's CALEA accreditation.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “The Sheriff’s Office is CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) certified”

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