Prince George's County, Maryland

Prince George's Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Prince George's Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John D. B. Carr and Dave Grogan. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John D. B. Carr (Democratic), Dave Grogan (Unaffiliated) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Prince George's 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 Prince George's County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, John D. B. Carr, is on the ballot.

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John D. B. Carr

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Maintaining community safety and public protection across the county
Strengthening community partnerships and trust between the Sheriff's Office and residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Carr has served as Prince George's County Sheriff since December 6, 2022, and is a lifelong county resident who lives in Brandywine, per Maryland Manual On-Line, Maryland State Archives. He attended Bishop McNamara High School and earned a bachelor's degree in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland, College Park, per Bowie, MD Patch.

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Dave Grogan

Unaffiliated

Top priorities

Restoring public trust through transparent, ethical leadership
Building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Grogan is a retired federal law enforcement executive and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with more than 25 years of experience at the U.S. Department of Justice, including leadership roles in fugitive operations and judiciary protection, per campaign site. He is the founder of Sacred Safety Consultants LLC, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Prince George's Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Prince George's 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.

How do I see my exact Prince George's County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Prince George's County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Prince George's Board of Education, District 3 Prince George's Board of Education, District 6 Prince George's Board of Education, District 9 See all 39 Prince George's County races

Candidate profiles

John D. B. Carr, full profile Dave Grogan, full profile Official Maryland election office