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Sheriff · Carroll 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 raceJim DeWees is the 58th Sheriff of Carroll County, Maryland, and a retired captain with the Maryland State Police. Official county and state sources say he was first sworn in in December 2014, is serving his third term, and previously earned degrees from Mount St. Mary’s University and Seton Hall University.