Cambridge, Maryland Public Records

In Maryland, the bond and bail process allows for the release of detainees under certain conditions, and information on recently arrested individuals can be obtained by contacting the detention center directly.

The Maryland Bureau of Investigation also plays a role in supporting local law enforcement with investigative resources and data analysis, enhancing the county's ability to manage and utilize criminal records effectively.

The Cambridge Police Department, headquartered at 447 Highland Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613, is responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing laws within the city. Residents can access information about the department, including crime statistics, incident reports, and contact information, through the city's website at https://www.choosecambridge.com/159/Police-Department.

Cambridge voters and all Dorchester County residents are served by the Dorchester County Board of Elections, located at 501 Court Lane, Room 105, Cambridge, MD 21613 (phone: 410-228-4550, website: elections.maryland.gov/elections/election_directors/dorchester.html). The office administers all federal, state, and local elections, maintains voter registration records, and provides information on candidates, polling places, and election results. Maryland residents can register to vote online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website at elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration, which requires a Maryland driver's license or MVA-issued ID card; otherwise, voters can register by mail or in-person at the local board of elections, MVA offices, or various state agencies. The voter registration deadline is 21 days before any election. Maryland requires no specific voter ID at the polls; voters provide their name and address for verification against the registration rolls. Cambridge holds municipal elections for mayor and city council, though these are typically scheduled on different cycles from federal and state elections; Cambridge's next municipal election is expected in 2025, with the mayor and council seats elected to staggered terms. Voters should check with Cambridge City Hall or the Dorchester County Board of Elections for specific municipal election dates and candidate information. For county-level offices, Dorchester County elects County Council members, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Clerk of Court, Register of Wills, and other constitutional officers, typically during the November general elections in gubernatorial election years. Cambridge residents find their assigned polling location using the Maryland State Board of Elections' Polling Place Search tool at elections.maryland.gov/voting/where.html, which requires entering the voter's name and date of birth or full residential address. Under Maryland's Public Information Act, certain election records are public, including voter registration lists (available for legitimate purposes), campaign finance reports filed with the State Board of Elections at campaignfinance.maryland.gov, candidate filing information, and precinct-level election results published after each election on the State Board of Elections website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Dorchester County reported approximately 56% voter turnout with roughly 12,500 ballots cast out of approximately 22,500 registered voters; Maryland overall favored Democratic candidates, though Dorchester County leaned Republican in most races. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Cambridge and Dorchester County voters will decide several significant races: one of Maryland's U.S. Senate seats is not up in 2026 (neither Senator Cardin's successor elected in 2024 nor Senator Van Hollen serving until 2028 will be on the ballot), but Maryland's 36th state legislative district covering Dorchester County will elect delegates to the Maryland House of Delegates and potentially a state senator if that seat is contested. The Maryland Governor's office is not up in 2026 (next gubernatorial election is 2026 does not apply as Governor Moore was elected in 2022 for a four-year term ending in 2026, meaning 2026 will actually feature the gubernatorial race). County offices including some County Council seats, possibly Sheriff, and other constitutional officers elected to four-year terms in 2022 will be on the 2026 ballot. Cambridge municipal offices may also appear depending on the city's election schedule. Specific candidates and ballot questions will be finalized during the 2026 primary and filing periods. Maryland voters can request absentee ballots (called mail-in ballots in Maryland) online at elections.maryland.gov/voting/absentee.html or by submitting an application to the Dorchester County Board of Elections; any registered voter may vote by mail without providing a reason, and applications are accepted beginning 90 days before an election, with completed ballots due by 8 PM on Election Day. Early voting is available at designated centers in Dorchester County during the week before Election Day.