Ricky Cox
Candidate for the upcoming General Election on November 3, 2026. Always verify official ballot status with the Maryland State Board of Elections.
Sheriff of Calvert County elected in 2022. Lifelong Calvert County resident raised on a family tobacco farm in Huntingtown and graduate of Calvert High School, where he completed the county's first-ever Criminal Justice Program. Honorably discharged United States Marine Corps veteran (2004) and 20+ year veteran of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), rising through the ranks to command every bureau. Twice awarded Maryland State Deputy of the Year and recipient of two Medals for Valor. Prioritizes school security with dedicated SROs, competitive deputy recruitment/retention, aggressive fentanyl interdiction, and deep community partnerships.
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Verified Policy Stances & Platform
Public record positions, statements, and campaign positions.
Proactive Community Policing, SRO Staffing and Fentanyl Interdiction
Emphasizes comprehensive school safety through dedicated SROs in every CCPS school, aggressive narcotics interdiction targeting fentanyl suppliers, and competitive salary scales to retain deputy sheriffs.
"Our commitment to Calvert County is unwavering: keeping our schools secure, confronting dangerous illicit narcotics head-on, and ensuring our deputies have the equipment and community trust to protect every neighborhood."
Official Campaign Priorities
- School Safety: Maintaining dedicated School Resource Officers (SROs) in every Calvert County public school
- Law Enforcement Retention: Competitive compensation, mental wellness, and retention incentives for deputies and correctional officers
- Fighting Fentanyl & Opioids: Aggressive interdiction operations and regional task forces targeting illicit narcotics distribution
- Proactive Traffic Enforcement: Increasing patrols along Route 4, Route 260, and dangerous rural intersections to reduce fatal accidents
- Community-Oriented Policing: Fostering neighborhood trust, transparent communication, and youth outreach programs
Live Activity Timeline
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Children and families in Calvert County will have access to a newly redesigned Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) that provides a safe, welcoming and secure environment for children receiving services following allegations of abuse or exposure to violence. The Calvert County De
PRINCE FREDERICK — Children in Calvert County who report abuse or witness violence now have a larger, purpose-built place to tell their story, receive therapy and meet the investigators and advocates handling their case. The Calvert County Department of Social Services said its Children’s Advocacy C
I have called Calvert County my home since birth. I grew up on a tobacco farm in Huntingtown, MD. The farm allowed me to develop a strong work ethic and learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. I attended Calvert County Public Schools and graduated from Calv
I have called Calvert County my home since birth. I grew up on a tobacco farm in Huntingtown, MD. The farm allowed me to develop a strong work ethic and learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. I attended Calvert County Public Schools and graduated from Calv
I have called Calvert County my home since birth. I grew up on a tobacco farm in Huntingtown, MD. The farm allowed me to develop a strong work ethic and learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. I attended Calvert County Public Schools and graduated from Calv
I have called Calvert County my home since birth. I grew up on a tobacco farm in Huntingtown, MD. The farm allowed me to develop a strong work ethic and learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. I attended Calvert County Public Schools and graduated from Calv
I have called Calvert County my home since birth. I grew up on a tobacco farm in Huntingtown, MD. The farm allowed me to develop a strong work ethic and learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. I attended Calvert County Public Schools and graduated from Calv
Help us support Special Olympics Maryland by participating in the Calvert County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Torch Run on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. Registration is free.For registration and additional information, visit www.calvertcountymd.gov/TorchRunRegistration.
Sheriff Ricky Cox announced enhanced School Resource Officer staffing and youth crisis training across all Calvert County Public Schools ahead of the 2026–2027 academic year.