John D. B. Carr
Democratic · MD · Sheriff, Prince George's County
John D. B. Carr has been Prince George's County's sheriff since December 2022 after serving as a deputy sheriff, and holds a master's in public administration from Norwich University. He prioritizes community partnerships, youth and senior programs, and transparency.
Where John D. B. Carr stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Signed an agreement with the county police that put sheriff's deputies in charge of answering domestic violence calls in the Landover and Westphalia police districts. The County Council approved it on November 4, 2025 (CR-131-2025).
November 4, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: princegeorgescountymd.legistar1.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Placed his chief of staff on administrative leave in July 2026 so internal affairs could review her social media posts about the president of the deputies' union.
July 30, 2026
Source: nbcwashington.com
Opened an internal affairs investigation in May 2026 after a county audit questioned how a sheriff's office spokesperson spent county grant money given to her nonprofit.
May 20, 2026
Source: foxbaltimore.com
Won the November 8, 2022 general election for Prince George's County Sheriff with 210,265 votes. No Republican filed for the seat.
November 8, 2022
Source: msa.maryland.gov
Past race John D. B. Carr ran in:
- Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Prince George's County, Maryland · incumbent