Mark Lewis For Sheriff 2026

08/26/2026

Wishing Dorchester County Students & Staff a Great School Year!📝

As students return to school this week, I want to wish every student, educator, school employee and family across Dorchester County a safe and successful year. Thank you to our teachers and staff for everything you do for our children.

As a father of two children who attended Dorchester County Public Schools, school safety is personal to me. If elected Sheriff, protecting our students and staff will be a top priority.

During my time as Cambridge Police Chief, I saw firsthand the importance of law enforcement engaging with our students. As Sheriff, I will work to keep our schools safe while creating more opportunities for deputies to build positive, lasting relationships with our young people throughout Dorchester County.

Safe schools. Strong relationships. A stronger Dorchester County!🤝📚

08/12/2026

It’s been a difficult couple of days here in Dorchester County.

My family and I are praying for our entire community, especially those who have been directly impacted by the heartbreaking events of the past few days. Our thoughts and prayers are also with our law enforcement officers, first responders, and dispatchers that responded in time of need to these tragic events.

Dorchester County is a close-knit community, and when tragedy strikes, we all feel it. During difficult times like these, may we come together, support one another, and keep those who are hurting close to our hearts.

08/08/2026

Relationships Matter. Experience Matters. Leadership Matters.

For more than 30 years in law enforcement, including serving as Chief of the Cambridge Police Department, I learned one lesson that never changed:

The citizens of Dorchester County always come first.

Born and raised in Dorchester County, I’ve spent my entire life building relationships with the people of this community. Some of those relationships span decades, while others have been formed through my years of public service. Those connections have given me a deep understanding of our county and the people who call it home.

Whether I was listening to neighborhood concerns, supporting community events, raising money for charitable causes, or spending time with our youth, I believed that building trust was just as important as enforcing the law.

As your Sheriff, I will be visible, accessible, and accountable. My door will always be open, my phone will always be on, and I will never forget that the Sheriff’s Office is here to serve the people of Dorchester County.

On November 3, I respectfully ask for your vote and your support. Together, let’s move Dorchester County forward with experienced leadership, accountability, and a renewed commitment to the people we serve.

07/15/2026

This photo was taken when I first started my career with the Cambridge Police Department. Looking back, I had no idea where that badge would take me or how much it would shape the person I would become.

Over the years, I was blessed to serve in many roles and eventually had the honor of becoming Chief of Police. Although becoming Chief of Police was one of the greatest honors of my career, my most meaningful assignment came when I was selected to serve in the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) as a detective investigating homicide cases.

There is nothing more important than seeking justice for victims and their families. Sitting beside families during the worst moments of their lives, fighting to hold violent offenders accountable, and doing everything possible to bring answers and a measure of closure is something I will never forget. Those experiences taught me compassion, perseverance, and the responsibility that comes with earning the public's trust.

Being Sheriff requires more than wearing a badge. It requires experience, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a relentless commitment to protecting our communities and conducting thorough investigations.

Those are the values I've carried throughout my career, and they're the same values I'll bring to the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office.

I'm excited to continue this journey with all of you as we work toward November. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we'll move Dorchester County forward.

07/10/2026

I am truly humbled and honored to announce that I have been officially endorsed by the Cambridge–Dorchester Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #27.

On July 9th, the members gathered, voted, and placed their trust in me. Their confidence and support mean more than words can express. To have the endorsement of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting our community is an honor I will never take for granted.

I am committed to working alongside our deputies and civilian law-enforcement staff to restore pride and morale to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office while building a stronger, safer future for all of Dorchester County.

Thank you to every member of Cambridge–Dorchester FOP Lodge #27 for your trust and belief in me. I promise to lead from the front, be your voice, and always have your back.

The Fraternal Order of Police, Cambridge-Dorchester Lodge # 27 Inc. have Endorsed their Fellow Member, Mark Lewis, for the office of Sheriff for Dorchester County at their meeting July 9th, 2026. The Lodge will also be seeking a Maryland State FOP Lodge Endorsement at their Biannual State Conference in September in Ocean City. The State Lodge consists of nearly 80 Lodges across the State of Maryland with over 22,000 Law Enforcement Members.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July, Dorchester County! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the birth of the greatest nation in the world and the freedoms so many brave men and women have fought to protect.

Thank you to all of our veterans, both active and retired, who answered the call to defend our freedoms and protect the great country we are proud to call home. Your sacrifice, service, and dedication will never be forgotten.

I am incredibly proud to be an American, and even more proud to call Dorchester County home. With the continued support of the citizens of this county, it would be the honor of a lifetime to serve as your Sheriff and work every day to protect our community, uphold the Constitution, and ensure that the freedoms we cherish are never compromised.

From my family to yours, have a safe, happy, and blessed Fourth of July.

God Bless Dorchester County, and God Bless the United States of America!🇺🇸

- Mark

06/29/2026

🚨 SIGN MAINTENANCE ALERT 🚨

First and foremost, thank you to everyone for your support, trust, and encouragement. We truly couldn’t have done this without every single one of you. My family and I truly thank you.

A quick note about campaign signs: If you have one in your yard, it’s completely up to you whether you’d like to keep it up through the General Election in November or take it down and store it until September to help protect it from mowing, weather, or other damage. Either way, we appreciate your support. As always, if yours is damaged or needs a replacement please let us know.

We’ve also had several people reach out asking for yard signs. We’ve started a list and will be getting those out as soon as we can. We have officially run out of yard signs and will be placing another order so we can continue getting them into the hands of our supporters.

Thank you again, Dorchester County. I’ll continue working every day to earn your trust and prove you’ve made the right decision. If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

One Community. One Future. One Dorchester.💙

- Mark

06/28/2026

⚠️ FRAUDULENT PAGE ALERT ⚠️

We have been made aware of a page pretending to be our official Mark Lewis for Sheriff campaign page.

Please do not follow, engage with, or respond to messages from this page. If you come across it, we would greatly appreciate you reporting it to Facebook. Our team has already reported the page and is working to have it removed.

Unfortunately, this has become all too common in today’s world. I sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to let us know about it. Your support and vigilance are greatly appreciated as we continue moving forward together toward November.

06/24/2026

THANK YOU!

Yesterday was a humbling day for our family and our entire team.

We want to sincerely thank every voter, volunteer, supporter, friend, and family member who believed in this campaign and made this possible. Your support means more than words can express.

We also want to extend our deepest respect and gratitude to Sheriff James Phillips for his 24 years of dedicated service to Dorchester County. Public service requires sacrifice, and we honor his commitment to our community throughout his career.

This campaign has always been about positive change, and while we’re grateful for yesterday’s outcome, our work is far from over.

Today, we move forward together with humility, respect, and a renewed commitment to serving every corner of Dorchester County as we drive on toward November.

Thank you, Dorchester County. 💙

06/23/2026

🚨POLLS CLOSE IN 4 HOURS🚨
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! 🇺🇸

If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to get out and vote. Polls close at 8:00 PM, and every single vote matters.

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our family, friends, volunteers, and communities across Dorchester County.

Let’s finish strong and get it done, Dorchester County! 🇺🇸