Gary Hofmann

Republican · Candidate for Queen Anne's 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.

1 candidate ran for Queen Anne'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 Queen Anne'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.

Where they stand

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Issue by issue

Economy, taxes & spendingModerately right · 70%
Education & schoolsCenter · 71%
Crime & public safetyModerately right · 78%

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Quick answers

What party is Gary Hofmann?
Gary Hofmann is running as a Republican.
What does the Queen Anne'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.
Should I vote for Gary Hofmann?
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