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Sheriff

Result: Advanced — Sabrina Tapp-Harper (Democratic)

Source: elections.maryland.gov

Baltimore city, Maryland
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Running police patrols and deputies in the county
  • Running the county jail
  • Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders

Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Sabrina Tapp-Harper

Advanced

Democratic · advanced

Sabrina Tapp-Harper is a retired Baltimore City Police major and former Baltimore City assistant sheriff. She holds degrees from Coppin State University and Johns Hopkins University.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Gun Control 3 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for

Sam Cogen

Did not advance

Democratic · Incumbent · lost

Sam Cogen is the Democratic sheriff of Baltimore City. He was elected in 2022 after a 25-year career in the sheriff's office, and he sought another term in the 2026 Democratic primary.

Records: Immigration 2 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for,

Sources: elections.maryland.gov23