Loading your ballot results. Please wait.
Loading your ballot results. Please wait.
Sheriff · Allegany County · 2026 Primary
The Sheriff is an elected official responsible for maintaining courthouse security, serving legal documents such as warrants and evictions, and transporting individuals in custody. In many Maryland counties, the Sheriff’s Office also serves as the primary law enforcement agency, conducting patrols and investigating crimes. This office is a key part of the local justice system, ensuring that court orders are enforced and the public is protected.
View all candidates in this raceAndrew Keith Opel is a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Allegany County in the 2026 primary election. Opel is a veteran of the Global War on Terror, has served in municipal policing in Allegany County, and is a certified police officer in Maryland. He currently leads Common Ground Revival, a community advocacy group. Opel's campaign is centered on the Constitution, the citizens, and the future of Allegany County, with a focus on constitutionality and community engagement to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.
Sources: Campaign website
The pillars of his campaign are simple: the Constitution, the Citizens, and the Future of Allegany County.
"We the People", means All of Us, no exceptions.
The Sheriff is not just responsible for administration of the office but stands as a bulwark between the tides of political upheaval and the rights guaranteed to all in our Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Many of us long for days gone by when it was safe to let your kids play outside all day. The good old days when neighbors weren't strangers. The Sheriff has a unique opportunity, and as Andrew believes, a responsibility, to work towards renewing the sense of true security and safety in every neighborhood across Allegany County.
Nationally, the landscape of law enforcement is tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving. Allegany County has been fortunate to have had highly motivated and professional law enforcement officers in its service, but the next generation depends on purpose-driven policy, reduced back-door politicking, and enhanced training and recruitment methods.
Source: andrewopelforsheriff.com
Constitutional Foundation
The Sheriff stands as a guardian of the rights guaranteed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, ensuring that "We the People" means "All of Us, No Exceptions."
“The Sheriff is not just responsible for administration of the office but stands as a bulwark between the tides of political upheaval and the rights guaranteed to all in our Constitution and Bill of Rights. This office bears greater significance than a few endorsements and casual conversations. It deserves the respect of a grounded, constitutionally aligned person to guarantee the citizens of Allegany County that "We the People" means "All of Us, No Exceptions."”
Community Engagement
Renewing the sense of security and safety in every neighborhood across Allegany County.
“The Sheriff has a unique opportunity, and as Andrew believes, a responsibility, to work towards renewing the sense of true security and safety in every neighborhood across Allegany County.”
Law Enforcement
Purpose-driven policy, reduced back-door politicking, and enhanced training and recruitment methods.
“the next generation depends on purpose-driven policy, reduced back-door politicking, and enhanced training and recruitment methods.”
The news articles indicate that Andrew Opel is a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Allegany County in the June primary election.
“The Sheriff has a unique opportunity, and as Andrew believes, a responsibility, to work towards renewing the sense of true security and safety in every neighborhood across Allegany County.”
Source“MD Certified SWAT Operator”
Source“reduced back-door politicking”
Source“Andrew currently leads Common Ground Revival, a community advocacy group, serving the community and uniting neighbors from all walks of life.”
Source