He was first elected in 2006.
Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins
Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins says he’s running for another term next year. He made that announcement last Thursday on WFMD”s “Mid-Maryland Live.” in response to a question by host Tim May. Here’s how the exchange went:
“Rumors on the street I’m not,” Jenkins said
“Truth is you’re running,” May said.
“Truth is,”; Jenkins responded.
May said. “He said it here, loud and proud.”
The question came up during a discussion of the 287g program which the Sheriff’s Office has been a part of since 2008. It’s a process which determines the immigrant status of individuals arrested and brought into the County Detention Center.
Primary Election Day next year is Tuesday, June 30th, 2026. General Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026.
The Frederick County Elections Office says filings by candidates running for office in 2026 began on February 25th, 2025. The deadline to file is February 24th, 2026.
The Sheriff made this unofficial announcement earlier this week.
By Kevin McManus