What party is Jim DeWees?

Jim DeWees is running as a Republican.

Who is Jim DeWees running against?

Gail F. Wickless, for Carroll County Sheriff.

How much money has Jim DeWees raised?

$28K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Jim DeWees?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Jim DeWees's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Jim DeWees

Republican · Candidate for Carroll County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for Carroll County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Carroll County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Jim DeWees that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Jim DeWees yet.

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Funding

$28K raised.

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-18.

More about Jim DeWees

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Also running

Gail F. Wickless · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Jim DeWees?: Jim DeWees is running as a Republican.
What does the Carroll County Sheriff seat do?: The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who is Jim DeWees running against?: Gail F. Wickless, for Carroll County Sheriff.
How much money has Jim DeWees raised?: $28K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Jim DeWees?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Jim DeWees's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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