Karl Bickel

Karl Bickel is a candidate for Sheriff Primary Election in 2026 in Frederick, Maryland. Running as Democratic.

Sheriff in Frederick, Maryland

Also running: Jason Cabel Ciemielewski, Tony Lawson, Chuck Jenkins, Gary W. Morton.

Karl Bickel is a former Democratic candidate who campaigned for the position of Sheriff in Frederick County, Maryland. His professional background includes significant experience at both the federal and local levels of law enforcement. Bickel served as a senior policy analyst for the U.S. Department of Justice and previously held a high-ranking position within the Frederick County Sheriff's Department. He challenged the incumbent Republican, Chuck Jenkins, in three consecutive general elections for the office, running in the 2014, 2018, and 2022 election cycles. In his most recent campaign in the 2022 general election, Bickel secured 48.55% of the total votes cast. His campaigns consistently highlighted his federal experience and educational background.