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Sheriff · Frederick 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 raceJason Cabel Ciemielewski is a Democratic candidate seeking the position of Sheriff of Frederick County, Maryland for the 2026 election cycle. He filed as one of five candidates on the final day of candidacy registration in February 2026, with the primary scheduled for June 23 and general election on November 3. His campaign emphasizes a new direction for public safety focused on professionalism, transparency, and modern solutions rather than national political agendas. Ciemielewski positions himself as running for Sheriff because he believes public safety should be about efficient, evidence-based leadership that keeps every member of the community safe.
Sources: Campaign website
"I am running for Sheriff because public safety shouldn't be about national political agendas—it should be about efficient, evidence-based leadership that keeps every member of our community safe."
"End 287(g) Participation Day One. Our Sheriff should be protecting due process, not helping ICE bypass our courts. It's time to stop using administrative signatures to deny Frederick County residents their day in local court."
"Sheriff Jenkin's track record for handling Sexual Assault Evidence Kits is atrocious and shocks the conscience."
"I will overhaul the Sheriff's Office's approach to Sexual Assault Evidence Kits to meet Maryland law requirements."
Source: jason-for-sheriff.com
Immigration
End participation in 287(g) program immediately to protect due process rights for county residents
“"I will end 287(g) on day one because our Sheriff should be protecting due process, not helping ICE bypass our courts. It's time to stop using administrative signatures to deny Frederick County residents their day in local court."”
Criminal Justice
Overhaul handling of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits to meet Maryland law requirements and address untested kits
“"I will overhaul the Sheriff's Office's approach to Sexual Assault Evidence Kits to meet Maryland law requirements. Sheriff Jenkin's track record for handling Sexual Assault Evidence Kits is atrocious and shocks the conscience."”
Public Safety
Implement LEAD Program county-wide, improve deputy wellness and recruitment retention, strengthen accountability with Police Accountability Board
“"I am committed to improving recruitment and retention by prioritizing deputy wellness, and rewarding merit and professional growth. I will foster a proactive partnership with the Police Accountability Board to ensure transparency and build deeper trust between our deputies and the neighbors they serve."”
Fiscal Policy
Reduce costs by treating substance use and behavioral health as public health issues rather than prosecution for low-level offenses
“"Save Taxpayer Money: By treating substance use and behavioral health as public health issues, we reduce the costs of jail and prosecution for low-level offenses."”
According to The Frederick News-Post, Jason Ciemielewski filed as one of five candidates for sheriff in Frederick County on February 25, 2026, during last-minute filings for the 2026 elections. He is running as a Democratic candidate against other party members and will face off against whoever wins the Republican primary contest.
“"Frederick County deserves a Sheriff's Office that leads with professionalism, transparency, and modern solutions."”
Source“"I will overhaul the Sheriff's Office's approach to Sexual Assault Evidence Kits to meet Maryland law requirements."”
Source“"I will end 287(g) on day one because our Sheriff should be protecting due process, not helping ICE bypass our courts."”
Source“"Save Taxpayer Money: By treating substance use and behavioral health as public health issues, we reduce the costs of jail and prosecution for low-level offenses."”
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