County Sheriff in Androscoggin County, Maine

Election date
November 3, 2026
Filing deadline
Until June 1, 2026
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County Sheriff

About this position

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

Position Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Partisan Type

partisan

Election Frequency

Every 4 years

Eligibility Requirements

A candidate for any County Office must be at least 18 years of age and a resident and voter in the electoral district which the candidate seeks to represent as of the date that the candidate files nomination petitions in the year of the election. A person may not be a candidate for election to the office of sheriff or serve as sheriff of any county in the State unless the candidate meets the following qualifications: A. The candidate swears to or affirms the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics; B. The candidate has never been convicted of a Class C or higher crime; C. The candidate applies to the Secretary of State for a criminal background investigation; D. The candidate submits written certification from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy that the candidate has: (1) Met the basic law enforcement training standards under Title 25, section 2804-C; or (2) Met the basic corrections training standards under Title 25, section 2804-D; and E. The candidate swears to or affirms that the candidate has at least 5 years of supervisory employment experience and submits the name, address and telephone number for the relevant employer or employers.

Filing Requirements

Petition signature requirement: 150 signatures (party candidate), 300 signatures (non-party candidate).

Paperwork Instructions

Submit paperwork to the Maine Secretary of State's office.

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