Sheriff in Allegany, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Rich Godlove — Sheriff in Allegany, Maryland

  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.

• David R. Morgan — Sheriff in Allegany, Maryland

  David R. Morgan is a Republican candidate running for Sheriff in Allegany County, Maryland, in the 2026 election. With a long-standing career in local law enforcement, Morgan has dedicated over twenty-five years of service to the Allegany County Sheriff's Office. Throughout his extensive tenure, he has gained valuable experience in various capacities, ultimately reaching the rank of Captain, where he has served as the Administrative and Judicial Supervisor. Morgan launched his official campaign to connect with voters and formally filed his candidacy in March 2025, seeking the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary against two other challengers.

• Andrew Keith Opel — Sheriff in Allegany, Maryland

  Andrew Keith Opel is a Republican candidate running for Sheriff of Allegany County, Maryland, in the 2026 primary election. A decorated military veteran of the Global War on Terror with multiple deployments, Opel brings experience in military diplomacy and civilian law enforcement. He is a certified Maryland police officer who previously served with the Cumberland City Police Department. Dedicated to community engagement, Opel currently leads Common Ground Revival, a local community advocacy group. His campaign is built on three core pillars: upholding the Constitution, protecting the citizens, and securing the future of Allegany County.