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Sheriff · Saint Mary'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 raceSteve Hall is a candidate seeking a second term as Sheriff of St. Mary's County, Maryland. He began his law enforcement career with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in 1994 as a correctional officer and has served for over 32 years, progressing through ranks including Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain Commander of Special Operations Division, before being elected Sheriff in 2022 by a wide margin. Hall emphasizes that his decision to run for re-election is motivated by a passion to lead and serving the people of St. Mary's County. He has led the agency through significant challenges while achieving measurable successes focused on public safety, professionalism, and community trust. His campaign focuses on enhancing past accomplishments, making improvements where needed, and building infrastructure for the future of the Sheriff's Office.
Sources: Campaign website
"Being Sheriff is about serving the people of St. Mary's County." "I have made the public safety of St. Mary's County and its citizens the center of my life. Earning the public's trust has guided my work every step of the way."
"At its core, my decision to again run for Sheriff is motivated by a passion to lead. I will continue to follow the example of the great people who mentored me, in concert with those whom I have had the honor to work with while serving the community I love."
"positive, proactive, and effective policing requires collaborative, sustainable relationships between our community and the peace officers that serve you. Working together. I will continue to support and strengthen those relationships with an expectation that your peace officers treat the community with respect and dignity."
"We have worked together. That work matters and has had amazing results. You have my solemn commitment to continue building on those successes and working toward an even brighter future for St. Mary's County."
Source: sheriffstevehall.com
Public Safety
Hall states he has made public safety the center of his life and emphasizes continuing to build on successes focused on public safety while maintaining professionalism.
“"I have made the public safety of St. Mary's County and its citizens the center of my life." "Since taking office, Sheriff Hall has led the agency through significant challenges while achieving measurable successes focused on public safety, professionalism, and community trust."”
Community Relations
Hall emphasizes collaborative relationships between law enforcement and the community as a guiding principle of his policing philosophy.
“"positive, proactive, and effective policing requires collaborative, sustainable relationships between our community and the peace officers that serve you. Working together. I will continue to support and strengthen those relationships with an expectation that your peace officers treat the community with respect and dignity."”
Transparency and Accountability
Hall commits to ensuring transparency and accountability remain fundamental principles embraced by all members of the Sheriff's Office.
“"I know first-hand the value of public service organizations remaining transparent and accountable to the citizens we serve. As your Sheriff, I will continue ensure that these fundamental principles of trust are embraced by the professional members of your Sheriff's Office."”
Diversity in Hiring
Hall plans to continue using strategies to recruit deputies and staff who represent the diverse demographics of St. Mary's County.
“"To build upon the Sheriff's Office's history of hiring the best, I will continue to use strategies to recruit deputies, correctional officers and professional staff who represent the diverse demographics of St. Mary's County."”
Training and Education
Hall commits to supporting continued training and education programs led by experienced professionals responsible for development opportunities for all personnel.
“"I will also continue to support continued training and education programs that are led by a cadre of well-rounded, experienced professionals responsible for shaping development opportunities for all of our personnel."”
“"I have made the public safety of St. Mary's County and its citizens the center of my life." "Since taking office, Sheriff Hall has led the agency through significant challenges while achieving measurable successes focused on public safety, professionalism, and community trust."”
Source“"positive, proactive, and effective policing requires collaborative, sustainable relationships between our community and the peace officers that serve you. Working together." "As your Sheriff, I will continue ensure that these fundamental principles of trust are embraced by the professional members of your Sheriff's Office."”
Source“"To build upon the Sheriff's Office's history of hiring the best, I will continue to use strategies to recruit deputies, correctional officers and professional staff who represent the diverse demographics of St. Mary's County."”
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