Rich Godlove

Sheriff in Allegany, Maryland

Rich Godlove is a candidate for Sheriff in Allegany, Maryland — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Also running: David R. Morgan, Andrew Keith Opel.

Rich Godlove is a candidate for the office of Sheriff in Allegany County, Maryland. He is running in the 2026 primary election as a member of the Republican Party, officially filing his candidacy early in 2025 and organizing his campaign under the committee "Godlove, Rich for Sheriff". A resident of Frostburg, Maryland, Godlove formally announced his intention to run for law enforcement leadership during a local Mayor and City Council meeting. Because additional public details regarding his professional background or prior law enforcement experience remain limited, his campaign focuses on seeking the Republican nomination in the upcoming local elections.