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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.
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).
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.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Maintaining community safety and public protection across the county
- Strengthening community partnerships and trust between the Sheriff's Office and residents
Source: candidate campaign site.
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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.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Restoring public trust through transparent, ethical leadership
- Building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community
Source: candidate campaign site.
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