Dennis W. Hickman, Jr.

Sheriff in Kent, Maryland

Dennis W. Hickman, Jr. is a candidate for Sheriff in Kent, Maryland — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Dennis W. Hickman, Jr. is the Sheriff of Kent County, Maryland, a position he has held since December 2022. A Republican, he ran for the office in 2022. Born in Kent County in 1975, Hickman is a graduate of Kent County High School and the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University. His career in law enforcement includes serving as a patrolman, a school resource deputy at Kent County High School, and a detective in the criminal investigation division. He is also a member of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council for Kent County.