Sheriff in Wicomico, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Scott M. Hamilton — Sheriff in Wicomico, Maryland

  Scott M. Hamilton is a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Wicomico County, Maryland, in the 2026 election. With over two decades of law enforcement experience, he served for 21 years in the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, retiring with the rank of Corporal. Hamilton also has a distinguished 22-year military career, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 from the Maryland Army National Guard. He is a veteran of the US Marine Corps Reserve, including a deployment to Iraq. Currently, he serves as the President of the Wicomico County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #111, advocating for law enforcement professionals and public safety.

• Mike Lewis — Sheriff in Wicomico, Maryland

  Mike Lewis, a Republican, serves as the Sheriff of Wicomico County, Maryland, a position he has held since his election in 2006. Before becoming Sheriff, he had a distinguished 22-year career with the Maryland State Police, retiring with the rank of Sergeant. Known for his expertise in drug interdiction, Lewis is a certified instructor through the Maryland Police Training Commission. He is a graduate of Wicomico High School and has spent his entire law enforcement career serving the citizens of his home county and the state of Maryland. Lewis has been re-elected multiple times, often running unopposed.