Cox is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Calvert County election filings.
Ricky Cox (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Calvert Sheriff, per the State Board of Elections' official 2026 general election ballot for Calvert County. No other candidate filed for this seat, so Ricky Cox is unopposed; an unopposed candidate still appears on the Maryland ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified list.
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 Calvert County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Ricky Cox, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Cox is the Calvert County Sheriff, a Calvert County native who served as a U.S. Marine from 2000 to 2004, including two tours in Iraq, per the county's About the Sheriff page. He joined the Calvert County Sheriff's Office as a deputy in 2004 and rose through the ranks to lead every bureau of the office, per the county's About the Sheriff page. No campaign website was found as of October 22, 2026.
Who is running for Calvert Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Calvert Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ricky Cox. Candidate information follows official Calvert County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Calvert 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 roster from official Calvert County and state election office filings, last verified October 22, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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