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Sheriff · Worcester 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 raceJeffrey C. Buhrt is a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Worcester County in Maryland’s June 23, 2026 gubernatorial primary election. The official Worcester County Republican ballot lists him in the sheriff’s race against Matt Crisafulli. Buhrt previously ran for the same office in 2022. Maryland’s official 2022 primary results show he lost the Republican primary to Crisafulli. Public campaign material for his 2026 run describes him as having spent 35 years serving the community and uses the slogan “Leadership you can trust. Safety you deserve.”
External sources report on the filing deadlines for the 2026 Maryland Primary Election across Delmarva counties, noting a busy Republican primary season with multiple candidates vying for various offices including Sheriff positions. One source lists Ronald Howard as the Republican candidate for Worcester County Sheriff in the 2026 cycle, while another notes that Buhrt filed for the position back in early February of the previous election year (2022). The Baltimore Sun highlights late filings shaking up Eastern Shore races but does not explicitly name Buhrt in its provided text snippet.