Sheriff, Carroll County
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:
Democratic
Gail F. Wickless is the Democratic candidate for Carroll County Sheriff in the November 3, 2026 general election. The reviewed reliable sources establish her candidacy but do not establish a current office, official website, or prior public-office history.
Republican
Jay Landsman, Jr. is the Republican candidate for Carroll County Sheriff in the November 3, 2026 general election. His campaign website is source-backed, but no reliable source establishes a current or prior public office.
Republican · Incumbent
Jim DeWees is the Republican candidate for Carroll County Sheriff in the November 3, 2026 general election and the incumbent sheriff, serving since December 2, 2014.
Sources: elections.maryland.gov2 · elections.carrollcountymd.gov