First Woman to Lead Baltimore Sheriff's Office

Sabrina Tapp-Harper is poised to become Baltimore’s first female sheriff, leading incumbent Sam Cogen by over 11 points with more than 24,000 votes to his just under 20,000. Despite a typically low-profile sheriff’s race and incumbent advantages, voters clearly signaled a desire for change—backing Tapp-Harper’s 40-year law enforcement experience and promise of accountability. Her late campaign boost from Mayor Brandon Scott, amid support for Cogen from the governor and city council president, added drama, while a lawsuit alleging retaliation from Cogen further fueled the narrative. This win reflects a wider Democratic trend embracing fresh leadership in local offices. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff0cab3b1071b867