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Sheriff · Harford 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 raceKeith Runk is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 35 years of experience and a resident of Harford County since 1990. He is a proud father of five and a dedicated community member whose campaign emphasizes policing over politics and restoring trust in law enforcement. Runk brings extensive leadership experience from local, federal, and state agencies, including high-stakes operations, training, and crisis response. He serves as Director of Public Safety and has held leadership roles such as Lieutenant and Commander in the Maryland State Police, overseeing specialized units like SWAT, K-9, and the Gun Unit. His campaign focuses on collaboration with state and federal partners, addressing the opioid crisis, and improving jail and detention center conditions.
Sources: Campaign website
"Keith Runk is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 35 years of experience."
Source: runkforsheriff.com
Policing over politics
Campaign focuses on prioritizing policing over politics and restoring trust in law enforcement.
“His campaign focuses on prioritizing policing over politics, aiming to restore trust and separate law enforcement from political influences.”
Collaboration with agencies
Emphasizes effective partnerships with state police, fire/EMD, county government, schools, and federal entities.
“Collaboration with other agencies- effective partnerships with state police, fire/EMD, county government, schools, and federal entities including immigration enforcement programs like 287(g).”
Addressing the opioid crisis
Focuses on combating the drugs epidemic and opioid/fentanyl crisis.
“Drugs epidemic and opioid/fentanyl crisis.”
Jail and detention center conditions
Oversight and improvement of jail/detention center conditions.
“Jail/detention center conditions and oversight.”