Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Montgomery Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Will Milam. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Will Milam (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Will Milam

Democratic

Top priorities

Holding domestic abusers accountable and supporting survivors
Providing trauma-informed responses to mental health calls
Expanding youth engagement through school partnerships and mentoring

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Milam is a retired Chief Assistant Sheriff for Prince George's County, Maryland, with more than 20 years of law enforcement experience across multiple Maryland jurisdictions, per the campaign site. Milam most recently oversaw nearly 400 sworn deputies and civilian staff and holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montgomery Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Will Milam, full profile Official Maryland election office