Who is James W. Phillips, Jr.? Sheriff, Dorchester County

James W. Phillips, Jr. is the Sheriff, Dorchester County, elected as a Democrat.

In office

OfficeWho holds it nowNext term
Sheriff · Dorchester County SheriffJames W. Phillips, Jr. Democratic sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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Where James W. Phillips, Jr. stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess. They were elected on a partisan ballot as a Democrat.

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Who is James W. Phillips, Jr.?
James W. Phillips, Jr. is the Sheriff, Dorchester County, in Dorchester County, Maryland. Elected as a Democrat. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is James W. Phillips, Jr.?
James W. Phillips, Jr. was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does James W. Phillips, Jr. stand politically?
There's no published left–right score for James W. Phillips, Jr.. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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