Sheriff 2026 Elections

The Sheriff of Washington County, Maryland is a constitutionally established, elected official who serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the county. The office holds broad powers derived from common law and state statute.

The Sheriff is an independent, elected official, giving the office a high degree of accountability to the county’s citizens.

• Term Length: The Sheriff is elected to a four-year term.
• Electoral Method: The election is held at large, meaning all registered voters in Washington County cast a ballot for the office.
• Election Cycle: The election coincides with the state’s gubernatorial election cycle (e.g., 2026, 2030, etc.).
• Qualifications: To run for the office of Sheriff in Maryland, a candidate must meet specific constitutional and statutory requirements, which typically include:
  • Being at least 25 years of age.
  • Being a resident of the county for a specified number of years (often five years).
  • Residing within Washington County at the time of the election.

The elected Sheriff is the ultimate authority over the Sheriff’s Office, managing the budget and setting the priorities and policies for all deputies and staff.

Current Candidates:

Brian K. Albert – Incumbent Republican Jurisdiction Washington County Status Active Filed Regular -05/12/2025 Email albert4sheriff@gmail.com Phone (240) 452-0177 Committee Name Citizens for Brian Albert

Contact Information 13106 Big Pool Rd Clear Spring, MD 21722-1997

Chuckie Johnson Republican Jurisdiction Washington County Status Active Filed Regular -03/11/2025 Email cjohnson4sheriff@gmail.com Website cjohnson4sheriff.com Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573635876288 Phone (301) 573-5839 Committee Name Chuckie Johnson For Sheriff of Washington County

Contact Information 11736 Wolfsville Rd Smithsburg, MD 21783-1845

Last updated 11/3/2025

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