Baltimore city, Maryland

Baltimore City Sheriff

Tapp-Harper is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Baltimore City election filings.

About this race

Sabrina Tapp-Harper (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Baltimore City Sheriff, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). No other candidate filed for this seat, so Sabrina Tapp-Harper is unopposed; an unopposed candidate still appears on the Maryland ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified list.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Sabrina Tapp-Harper

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Crime reduction and neighborhood safety
Domestic violence prevention and victim protection
Gun violence prevention

Biography

Sabrina Tapp-Harper is a retired Baltimore Police Department major who served as the department's first Black commander of the Northern District and first woman to lead its Special Investigations Division, according to her campaign site. She also served as an Assistant Sheriff with the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office, becoming the highest-ranking woman in the office's history, and won the Democratic primary over incumbent Sam Cogen, per the Baltimore Banner.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Baltimore City Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Baltimore City Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sabrina Tapp-Harper. Candidate information follows official Baltimore City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Baltimore City 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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Candidate profiles

Sabrina Tapp-Harper, full profile Official Maryland election office