Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Anne Arundel Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Anne Arundel Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Everett Sesker and Jim Fredericks. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Everett Sesker (Democratic), Jim Fredericks (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anne Arundel Sheriff, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Anne Arundel County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Everett Sesker, is on the ballot.

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Everett Sesker

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Has worked to modernize equipment and reorganize bureaus in the Sheriff's Office
Has established community outreach initiatives including the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Foundation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Everett Sesker spent 22 years with the Prince George's County Police Department, retiring as a major after leading its training, narcotics and community services divisions, per the campaign site. Governor Larry Hogan later appointed him executive director of the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, and he was elected the 121st Sheriff of Anne Arundel County in 2022, per the campaign site.

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Jim Fredericks

Republican

Top priorities

Advancing the agency through technology
Community outreach and expanded services
Enhanced courthouse security

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Fredericks has more than 30 years in law enforcement, including 26 years with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, and previously served as elected sheriff beginning in 2018, per the campaign site. Fredericks is a lifelong Anne Arundel County resident, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Anne Arundel Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Anne Arundel Sheriff election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Anne Arundel County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Everett Sesker, full profile Jim Fredericks, full profile Official Maryland election office