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Sheriff · Montgomery 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 raceMaxwell Cornelius Uy is running for Montgomery County Sheriff in Maryland, drawing on extensive law enforcement experience including certifications as a firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, electronic control device instructor, and field training officer/deputy. He previously served as Chair of the Montgomery County Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission and holds multiple professional associations memberships including the Maryland Sheriffs Association, National Sheriffs Association, and International Association of Chiefs of Police. His campaign emphasizes safety for courthouses and judiciary patrons, community outreach with minority communities, addressing concerns about the unhoused population, and embracing technology to improve services. He has received endorsements from District 17 Senator Cheryl Kagan, District 17 Delegate Joe Vogel, Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, Rockville Mayor Monique Ashton, and numerous Montgomery County Councilmembers.
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Source: maxuy4sheriff.com
Public Safety
Ensuring safety and security for courthouses, judiciary patrons, and county residents while maintaining national accreditation standards under CALEA
“Prioritize Safety and security for the Courthouse and the Judiciary and patrons while continuing to provide the highest levels of service for the residents of Montgomery County”
Recruitment
Established and expanded Sheriff Office Recruitment Team with specialized recruitment vehicles and outreach events
“Established and expanded Sheriff Office Recruitment Team Created specialized recruitment vehicles Prioritize recruiting and outreach events”
Immigration
Actively supported legislation to support immigrant community including U-Visa advocacy
“Testified Locally and in Annapolis for: Immigrant: U-Visa”
School Safety
Supported active shooter safety drills, secure schools emergency response grant program
“Testified Locally and in Annapolis for: School Safety: Active Shooter Safety Drills Secure Schools Emergency Response Grant Program”
Domestic Violence
Supported legislation to support victims of domestic violence including Eric's ID Law regarding identification of invisible disabilities
“Testified Locally and in Annapolis for: Victims of Domestic Violence Eric's ID Law- Regarding identification of invisible disabilities to aid in Law Enforcement contacts”
Senior Services
Educating and outreach to senior community about services and scams that target the elderly
“Educating and outreach to our senior community about services and scams that target the elderly”
Food Insecurity
Supporting community partners that address food insecurity throughout Montgomery County
“Supporting community partners that address food insecurity throughout Montgomery County”
“Prioritize Safety and security for the Courthouse and the Judiciary and patrons while continuing to provide the highest levels of service for the residents of Montgomery County Ensure and maintain National Accreditation Status under CALEA”
Source“Served as the Chair of the Montgomery County Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission (CJCC)”
Source“Testified Locally and in Annapolis for: Immigrant: U-Visa Actively supported legislation to address school safety and to support our immigrant community as well as victims of domestic violence”
Source“Educating and outreach to our senior community about services and scams that target the elderly”
Source“Testified Locally and in Annapolis for: School Safety: Active Shooter Safety Drills Secure Schools Emergency Response Grant Program”
Source“Embracing technology to improve services to the community Community outreach and partnerships with our growing minority communities Establishing and building upon stakeholder relationships to address the concerns regarding our unhoused population”
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