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Sheriff · Saint Mary's 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 raceCarl Sturgis is a Democratic candidate for Sheriff of St. Mary’s County in 2026. Maryland election records show he filed on January 9, 2026, under the committee name “Sturgis for Sheriff,” with a Piney Point address. He appears unopposed on the Democratic primary ballot, setting up a general-election contest against incumbent Republican Sheriff Steve Hall. Publicly available source material reviewed here provides limited additional biographical or policy information beyond his candidacy and filing.