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2 candidates are tracked for Baltimore County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Clyde E. Boatwright and Michael F. Burke. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Clyde E. Boatwright (Democratic), Michael F. Burke (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Baltimore County Sheriff, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). Also filed but not printing: Dana R. Robinson (failed to submit required number of signatures), per the same list.
Boatwright has 25 years of law enforcement experience, primarily with Baltimore City Police and School Police, and currently serves as president of the Maryland State Fraternal Order of Police, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. He completed leadership training at Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command and studied executive leadership at the University of Maryland Global Campus, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.
2026 priorities (per The Baltimore Banner voter guide)
- Establishing a dedicated Domestic Violence Unit to serve court orders and support victims
- Partnering with organizations such as the Family Crisis Center and Women's Law Center of Maryland
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Burke is a veteran with 21 years of military service and has law enforcement experience at the county, state and federal levels, per The Baltimore Banner.
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