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Sheriff · Prince George's 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 raceRon Oliver is a candidate for Prince George's County Sheriff in the June 2026 election, bringing over four decades of dedicated service to public safety and community leadership. He began his law enforcement career in 1990 with the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff, eventually serving as Assistant Sheriff where he led the Bureau of Administration overseeing Budget, Finance, Human Resources, Training, and Special Operations. Oliver also has a long history in fire service, volunteering since 1983 and rising to Fire Chief of the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department before being inducted into its Hall of Fame. He emphasizes that "Leaders Never Stop Learning" and believes his candidacy is grounded in integrity, transparency, accountability, and above all, service to the community. Oliver states he is running for Sheriff because he believes the county needs proven leadership rooted in experience, compassion, and a true understanding of the communities they serve.
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Public Safety Leadership
Oliver emphasizes his extensive background in law enforcement and fire service as a foundation for leadership rooted in experience.
“"I have spent my career committed to public safety service and supporting the community. I was a founding member of the Domestic Violence Unit... This dual commitment to law enforcement and fire service has given me a well rounded perspective on public safety leadership."”
Government Ethics
The candidate grounds his candidacy in core values of integrity, transparency, accountability, and service.
“"My candidacy is grounded in the values of integrity, transparency, accountability, and above all, service to our community."”
Education
Oliver highlights a commitment to continuous learning and inspiring others through education.
“"Leaders Never Stop Learning," and he continues to inspire others through his commitment to education, leadership, and community service.”
“"I have spent my career committed to public safety service and supporting the community."”
Source“"My candidacy is grounded in the values of integrity, transparency, accountability, and above all, service to our community."”
Source“"Leaders Never Stop Learning," and he continues to inspire others through his commitment to education, leadership, and community service.”
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