John D. B. Carr

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John D. B. Carr is the Sheriff. John D. B. Carr's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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 Prince George's 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 Prince George's 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.

About John D. B. Carr

Sheriff of Prince George's County. Born and raised in Prince George's County; spent more than 20 years in the Sheriff's Office, including as an assistant sheriff, before being elected sheriff in 2022 and sworn in that December. Holds a bachelor's in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland and a master's in public administration from Norwich University.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Apprehending dangerous offenders, including a warrant task force
• Expanding the Behavioral Health Unit and mental health partnerships
• Youth and juvenile crime prevention programs in schools
• Senior safety and domestic violence services
• Building public trust through the Citizens Academy

In their own words: Patch questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

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 John D. B. Carr that we can reliably source yet.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site · Patch questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

$50K raised.

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

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Quick answers

What party is John D. B. Carr?

John D. B. Carr is running as a Democrat.

Is John D. B. Carr the incumbent?

Yes. John D. B. Carr currently holds this office.

What does the Prince George's 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 John D. B. Carr running against?

Dave Grogan, for Prince George's County Sheriff.

How much money has John D. B. Carr raised?

$50K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for John D. B. Carr?

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